Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)
A business owned and controlled by one or more disabled U.S. military veterans. Metro does not issue DVBE certification but recognizes DVBE certification issued by the California Department of General Services (DGS). (Source: Adapted from California Department of General Services and Toolkit project team)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
A for-profit small business in which socially and economically disadvantaged individuals own at least 51% of the business and control its management and daily operations. Metro’s DBE program requires a personal net worth under $2.047M and a three-year average gross receipts threshold under $32.82M. Metro accepts DBE certifications issued by any California Unified Certification Program […]
Displacement
Displacement refers to the forced relocation of households, businesses and other community-serving organizations. Residential displacement is when any household is forced to move from its residence because of conditions that affect the dwelling or immediate surroundings, and that: (1) are beyond the household’s reasonable ability to control or prevent; (2) occur despite the household meeting […]
Diversity
All the inherent and acquired qualities that make us unique as individuals or groups. Diversity is necessary but not sufficient to achieve equity, which demands an ongoing commitment not just to include, but to value and empower, all people. (Source: California Department of Water Resources Racial Equity Action Plan)