Race and Social Justice Ordinance
Program and Key Principles
The Seattle Department of Transporation continues to strive toward eliminating unfair institutionalized preferencing every day. Through our work, SDOT aims to end institutional biases and unfairness in our transportation system and workforce. We integrate fairness, employee engagement, and belonging into all that we do, including safety measures, how we distribute services, affordability, and community engagement. Click for more information about Read more about RSJO.
RSJO Resources
Officially passed into law in 2023, Council Bill 120525 works to formally solidify the City of Seattle’s commitment to engaging in work through an equity lens. The ordinance names the Office of Civil Rights as the leaders of this initiative.
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) works to advance civil rights and enforces laws against discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and contracting within the City.
The Citywide RSJI page provides general information and resources for the RSJI program.
The City Racial Equity Actions page provides specific actions that our city is taking on to promote a more transparent, equitable, and accountable future. Programs and projects vary by department and time for completion. On this page, City departments report and update their racial equity action plans, and progress reports or impact assessments are shared as they are developed.