Transportation Planners
Description : Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.
JobTitles : Transportation Planner, Planner, Planning Director, Seaport Planning Manager, Transit Planning Director
Tasks:
- Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning.
- Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use or traffic projections.
- Participate in public meetings or hearings to explain planning proposals, to gather feedback from those affected by projects, or to achieve consensus on project designs.
- Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.
- Analyze and interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases.
- Document and evaluate transportation project needs and costs.
- Review development plans for transportation system effects, infrastructure requirements, or compliance with applicable transportation regulations.
- Develop design ideas for new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements, pedestrian projects, bus facilities, and car parking areas.
- Produce environmental documents, such as environmental assessments or environmental impact statements.
- Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues.