TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion Efforts
BRIEFING ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving a report on the District's Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion Efforts.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Strong Public and Policymaker Support
Initiative - Employee Recruitment, Training and Retention
The development and implementation of a formal Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) Plan will strengthen the District's efforts to support the ability of employees, suppliers, key constituencies and ultimately, the riding public to thrive in the AC Transit environment. Recent events highlighting inequity and the turbulent racial relations in America over the last year have increased the need to analyze and improve the District's efforts.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no budgetary impact for the activities associated with Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion efforts at this time.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The District has historically and currently participates in a number of DEAI external and internal programs and activities to encourage diversity, ensure a cross-cultural understanding, increase equitable outcomes, and provide environments that include people of different backgrounds and abilities. The external facing programs and activities include development of and participation in industry associations, industry affinity groups, community organizations and diversity vendor suppliers. The internal facing programs and activities include employee cultural celebrations, workforce recruitment, retention and training programs, Title VI considerations in service and fare planning, the Women Leadership in Maintenance program, and the Race and Equity Team effort.
External Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion Efforts
Industry Associations
American Public Transportation Association (APTA): District staff participate on the APTA Diversi...
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