Office of Racial Equity & Belonging (OREB)

The Office of Racial Equity & Belonging (OREB) is responsible for directing and developing strategies for advancing racial equity, mobility justice and intersecting equity needs in all areas of work at the agency. The office directs integrated projects to support the agency’s equity commitment through:

• Agencywide Policy, Process & Practice Improvement
• Culturally Specific Interventions to Optimize Racial Equity in MTA Systems
• Equity Analyses & Establishment of Equity Standards & Priorities
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Accountability Systems for Agencywide Equity Commitments

The Office of Racial Equity & Belonging leads the agency in seeking just outcomes for members of historically oppressed communities through intentional goal-setting for the advancement of racial equity in SFMTA policies, processes and practices. The office also directs strategic partnership and processes to support the creation of a more equitable, affirming and supportive work environment for SFMTA staff.

The Office of Racial Equity & Belonging directs the development, implementation and monitoring of the SFMTA’s mandated Racial Equity Action Plans, and manages SFMTA equity training and accountability systems.

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