General and operations managers
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Transportation Planner
Transportation Planners design and improve transportation systems for cities and regions.
Typical pay
$78,000/yr
Education
Associate/Bachelor's (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…
Outlook
↗ Steady
Why this matters in Business & Money
Every organization needs leaders and managers.
What you’d actually do
Analyze traffic and transit data, develop transportation improvement plans, create maps and models, attend public meetings, coordinate with engineers and city officials, write planning reports, and evaluate environmental impacts.
What can I do right now?
- Student government, Club leadership, DECA, Logistics volunteering
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