Sustainability, Equity & Tribal Affairs at Caltrans
About Us
As part of Caltrans' commitment to provide access to destinations in an equitable and environmentally sustainable way, Caltrans has established the Director's Office of Sustainability and the Director's Office of Equity & Tribal Affairs (ETA). This new development represents the Department's commitment to advancing holistic, integrated and restorative policies to planning, building and advocating for a more just transportation system. These offices collaborate across the Department to align sustainability and equity initiatives, targets and activities between the Director's Office, Headquarters Divisions, the 12 Caltrans Districts, Tribal Governments and external partners as outlined in the Department's 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.
Director's Office of Sustainability
This office leads the Department’s sustainability-related work in the following branches:
Carbon Reduction
Complete Streets
Sustainable Facilities & Operations
Transportation Electrification
VMT Reduction
Director's Office of Equity & Tribal Affairs
This office is charged with advancing racial equity throughout the Department's internal and external operations and houses the following branches:
Race & Equity
Tribal Affairs
Our key areas of work: