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Engagement Objective

Caltrans Bay Area welcomes the opportunity to engage in collaborative communication, steering towards equitable engagement and solutions. Equity and engagement are centered within Caltrans Plans, Values, Goals, and Strategic Imperatives.

In our efforts to leverage equitable communication and engagement, Caltrans Bay Area uplifts the 3 E’s of Equity (Educate, Engage and Execute). Educating and Engaging with our community partners, equips them with beneficial information, tools, and knowledge to better Execute their societal health essentials and overall well-being.

Engagement Opportunities

Town Nights - Positive Futures Fair

A special themed Town Nights event in partnership with the Alameda County Probation Department: Youth & Family Resource Fair with free food, fun, connections to jobs, mentorship opportunities and more! Preregistration is NOT required.

Town Nights - Positive Futures Fair

Suit Up for Success

“Suit Up for Success" helps young people access career opportunities by providing professional attire that boosts confidence and fosters success. Rooted in Caltrans' commitment to equity, inclusion, and economic prosperity, the program supports individuals preparing to enter the workforce and create meaningful careers.

Caltrans D4 Clothing Drive - Suit Up for Success

Hygiene Heroes - Back 2 School Drive

Caltrans District 4 Office of Equity Programs, partners with Children Rising - Oakland Unified School District (Martin Luther King, Jr.), to host Hygiene Heroes - Back 2 School Drive in an effort to support students as they return to school with confidence and good health.

Join our Hygiene Heroes school drive to provide essential hygiene supplies, ensuring ALL students can succeed.

Hygiene Heroes - Back 2 School Drive

Sips for Scholars

Caltrans District 4 is proud to launch "Sips for Scholars", a reusable water bottle drive supporting students at West Oakland Middle School, where access to clean, safe drinking water has been impacted by lead contamination.

Caltrans D4 Water Bottle Drive - Sips for Scholars

Dress for Success

At Caltrans District 4, equity is more than a value, it’s a commitment in action. Our Closet to Careers Dress Drive is a powerful example of how we support our communities beyond transportation. By collecting new and gently used professional attire, we provide jobseekers especially those from underserved and underrepresented communities with the resources they need to confidently pursue career opportunities.

This effort is part of our broader mission to promote access, inclusion, and economic mobility across the Bay Area. Through community outreach and collaboration, we are building bridges from hardship to hope, “one outfit, one opportunity at a time”.

Caltrans District 4 Dress Drive

Engagement Sessions

Collaborative engagement to elevate diverse perspectives in the transportation process and enhance relationships with community based partners and develop recommendations for Caltrans  Bay Area related to specific equity activities

Caltrans Vision

A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network

Caltrans Mission

Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Partnerships are critical part of Caltrans priorities and strategic plan. Caltrans projects are for all Californians. To improve our transportation system, we must build great relationships by initiating broad, inclusive conversations with all stakeholders and leveraging the expertise of our business partners.

  • Strategic Imperative
    Improve and expand community partnerships, especially in underserved communities.

  • Strategic Imperative
    Commit to equity-focused actions that make advancements in the areas of People, Programs and Projects, Partnerships, and Planet.

  • Goal
    Advance equity and livability in all communities

Equity and Livability Strategies

Avoid and work to address transportation related disparities in underserved communities on all new projects

  • Plan and design transportation facilities to support vibrant livable places, with a focus on addressing the needs and concerns of underserved communities
  • Collaborate with partner agencies to make equity and inclusion central in funding decisions.