Land use
The designation of the type, intensity and general distribution of uses of land for housing, business, industry, open space, education, public buildings and grounds, waste disposal facilities and other categories of public and private uses. (Source: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation General Plan Guidelines)
Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
Describes individuals who (a) do not speak English as their primary language and (b) have a limited ability to read, write, speak or understand English. Individuals with LEP may be competent in English for certain types of communication (e.g., speaking or understanding) but have limited proficiency in English in other areas (e.g., reading or writing). […]
Living wage
The minimum hourly compensation required for a worker to afford basic necessities including housing, food, transportation, healthcare and other essential expenses in Los Angeles County, working full-time (2,080 hours per year). In LA County, this differs from minimum wage requirements, with the County setting rates for unincorporated areas and the City of LA maintaining its […]
Local hiring program
Employment initiatives that prioritize hiring workers who live within a specified geographic area or community, typically used in transit construction and operations to ensure project benefits reach nearby residents. (Source: Toolkit project team definition)
Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE)
A designation available to Metro SBE-certified firms that are headquartered in Los Angeles County and have maintained that headquarters for at least six months prior to receiving the designation. LSBE participation is a meaningful corridor-level equity measure, as it indicates project spending remaining within the local economy. (Source: Adapted from Office of Small Business – […]