Office of Racial Equity & Belonging

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.

Oversees

Equitable Communications Section

Equitable Communications is the unit within the Office of Racial Equity & Belonging which directs the development of comprehensive strategies and standards for communication that will advance racial equity, social equity and transportation equity...

Equitable Services & Systems Section

Equitable Services & Systems is the unit within the Office of Racial Equity & Belonging Section that leads cross-agency projects to coordinate racial and social equity efforts in service delivery, planning and stakeholder engagement. The Equitable...

Equitable Workforce & Workplace Section

Equitable Workforce & Workplace is the unit within the Office of Racial Equity & Belonging that directs racial equity and other equity analyses aimed at understanding and eliminating demographic gaps in the SFMTA workforce. Equitable Workforce &...

Policy, Process & Practice Improvement Section

Policy, Process & Practice Improvement is the unit within the Office of Racial Equity & Belonging (OREB) that conducts research, change management processes and strategic planning to implement agency equity goals. The Policy, Process & Practice...