Economic Opportunity Polices and Programs (EOPP) provides administrative functions related to outreach, certification of firms for the District’s equity programs, managing data collection, policy analysis, data analysis, goal setting and the District’s Disparity Study. 

EOPP is responsible for the development of the District’s equity programs which includes the ongoing development of the District’s Non-Discrimination in Subcontracting Program, DBE program and small business programs. Additionally, equity initiatives such as the Small Business Opportunity Program support and enhance the District’s efforts to include small, minority and women-owned businesses on BART contracts and removes obstacles to their participation by providing technical support and training.