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TOP TRAITS OF A GREAT TRANSIT MANAGER 50 43 44 aspects of the job, including working with suppliers. 41 42 Public relations. •Know how to handle the media and develop a positive image for the transit system. • Be able to promote new transit ini- tiatives to the public effectively. Professionalism. •Great transit managers must conduct themselves in a professional manner as they are part of the image of the transit system. 45 46 47 TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE BUILDINGS & FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ENERGY SERVICES Ability to multitask. •Transit managers must be able to manage several projects at once. Detail oriented •Have the ability to balance details with the big picture. Time management. •Know how to delegate and schedule time effectively. Curiosity. •Be interested in what other transit systems are do- ing, as well as other industries that may have programs or practices that can be applied to transit. Agent for account- ability. •Great transit managers must seek accountability within the or- ganization for the programs and poli- cies that are in place. 48 49 50 Industry knowledge and experience. •Must have an expansive knowledge of the workings of a transit operation and draw from past experi- ence to make improvements. Being creative. •This is a priceless skill, as you are consistently being asked to do more with less. Good sense of humor. •Being able to laugh makes any manager more approach- able and helps you get through the tough times. Enduring. Driven. Visionary. Reaching the century mark isn't easy – you have to be quality-driven, client-focused, and have a vision for the future. At 100 years, STV is looking ahead. As an employee- owned fi rm, our planners, architects, engineers and construction managers have a stake in the business, and are committed to quality performance. We provide personal attention and timely solutions, with an eye toward sustainability. And with more than 35 offi ces, we are a local fi rm with national resources. When it comes to getting your project delivered right, choose the fi rm that has the drive and vision to be the best. 46 < mETRO mAGAZINE SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER 2012 An employee-owned firm Offices nationwide Toll-free: 877-395-5459 info@stvinc.com www.stvinc.com metro-magazine.com