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MWBE utilization improvement
2:18:07
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Commissioner Rodriguez highlights the significant improvement in the Department of Transportation's utilization of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs).
- When Rodriguez first became commissioner, the agency's MWBE utilization rate was only 11%.
- In the most recent fiscal year, the MWBE utilization rate increased to an impressive 32%.
- Year-to-date, the MWBE utilization rate at DOT has further improved to 37%.
- This achievement underscores DOT's commitment to promoting inclusivity and providing meaningful support to diverse businesses within the community.
- The improvement reflects a broader vision of equity and opportunity for all, including initiatives like the 'Doing Business with DOT' event.
Ydanis Rodriguez
2:18:07
It is with great pride that I share that the progress we have made in the most recent fiscal year, the NWBE race was an impressive 32%.
2:18:22
And year to today, our m w b raise at DOT is 37%.
2:18:29
This achievement underscore our commitment to promoting inclusively and providing meaningful support to diverse businesses within our community.