Career Pathway for: 
Sustainable Transportation
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Sustainability has become a vital aspect of many different fields, particularly in transportation. Careers in Sustainable Transportation involve coordinating bike/pedestrian mobility and transit mobility, and planning, implementing, and evaluating Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs.
Senior Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Master's degree in Public Policy with an emphasis on Transportation Policy & PlanningTDM & Programs Specialist
Job Description: Coordinates bike, pedestrian, and transit mobility; and the planning, implementing, and evaluating of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs. Develops marketing campaigns, safety education, employer TDM programs, outreach, walking/biking events, open streets events and Safe Routes to School programs.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $72,547 - $106,000
Minimum Years Experience Required: 10
Education & Work Experience:
More- Master's degree in Public Policy with an emphasis on Transportation Policy & Planning
Director Transit & Shared Mobility
Job Description: The Transit & Shared Mobility Director sets strategic and tactical directions for the Transit & Mobility Division and serve as the single point of accountability for all Transit & Mobility activities.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $75,088 - $106,516
Minimum Years Experience Required: 10
Education & Work Experience:
More- Master's degree in Public Policy with an emphasis on Transportation Policy & Planning
Mid Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies or Urban PlanningPedestrian Mobility Coordinator
Job Description: The Pedestrian Mobility Coordinator serves as the initial point of contact regarding active transportation issues, assesses bicycle and pedestrian needs by compiling and analyzing data and coordinating active transportation planning activities, and promote bicycle and pedestrian mobility and safety for all residents.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $49,961 - $77,438
Minimum Years Experience Required: 5-10
Education & Work Experience:
More- Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies or Urban Planning
Transportation Mobility Coordinator
Job Description: Transportation Mobility Coordinators promote the enhancement and facilitation of access to transportation services, including the integration and coordination of services with all agencies. Coordinators also support state and local coordination planning and policy bodies such as regional partnering agencies and funding partners.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $44,179 - $89,408
Minimum Years Experience Required: 4
Education & Work Experience:
More- Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies or Urban Planning
Entry Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or GED requiredUrban Planning Assistant
Job Description: Urban Planning Assistants develop planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans and programs and regulations, review or assist in the review of moderately difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations, and prepare and present detailed reports on development proposals to government bodies.
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $39,304 - $57,228
Minimum Years Experience Required: 0-3
Education & Work Experience:
More- Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required