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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
MARCH 20, 2025
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SUBJECT: OPERATIONS EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
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RECOMMENDATION
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RECOGNIZE Operations Employees of the Month.
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ISSUE
The Operations Department is celebrating two Employees of the Month (EOM) for March 2025. This presentation will highlight the EOMs' work ethic, tenure, and outstanding achievements, among other respectable attributes.
Equity Platform
EQUITY PLATFORM
EOM nominations submitted to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) must be for frontline employees or field supervisors in a customer-facing role. Operations management is encouraged to nominate employees who have achieved excellence, went above and beyond their assigned job description, and are diverse in both genders/ethnicities. In addition, a review of the location, job responsibilities, and seniority is considered for final selections to ensure diverse representation among the various groups within the department. Operations also works with Logistics and System Security & Law Enforcement (SSLE) to nominate employees at various Metro locations.
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VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED OUTCOME
VMT and VMT per capita in Los Angeles County are lower than national averages, the lowest in the SCAG region, and on the lower end of VMT per capita statewide, with these declining VMT trends due in part to Metro's significant investment in rail and bus transit.* Metro's Board-adopted VMT reduction targets align with California's statewide climate goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. To ensure continued progress, all Board items are assessed for their potential impact on VMT.
As part of these ongoing efforts, this item is expected to contribute to further reductions in VMT. While this item does not directly encourage taking transit, sharing a ride, or using active transportation, it is a vital part of Metro operations, as it highlights frontline employees and ...
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