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Transportation Engineering

Overview

Transportation engineers are involved with the safe and efficient movement of both people and goods. They design and maintain all types of transportation facilities, including

Transportation engineers apply technological knowledge as well as an understanding of the economic, political, and social factors in their projects. They must work directly with urban planners because the quality of a community is directly related to the quality of the transportation system.

To learn more about transportation engineering, view our "What is Transportation" presentation.

The following are recommended websites for students who are interested in pursuing transportation engineering undergraduate and graduate work at Texas A&M University: