Occupation
Transportation Planners
Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.
$101,110 medianBelow-avg outlookBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 19-3099.01
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.
- 02Participate in public meetings or hearings to explain planning proposals, to gather feedback from those affected by projects, or to achieve consensus on project designs.
- 03Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning.
- 04Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues.
- 05Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections.
- 06Develop computer models to address transportation planning issues.
- 07Analyze information related to transportation, such as land use policies, environmental impact of projects, or long-range planning needs.
- 08Interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases.
- 09Design transportation surveys to identify areas of public concern.
- 10Collaborate with other professionals to develop sustainable transportation strategies at the local, regional, or national level.
- 11Evaluate transportation project needs or costs.
- 12Analyze information from traffic counting programs.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
PlannerProgram OfficerTransportation Data Programs ManagerTransportation PlannerTransportation Analyst
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Knowledge the job leans on
TransportationEnglish LanguageMathematicsGeographyLaw and GovernmentComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementEngineering and Technology
Skills that carry over from service
Complex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems EvaluationCoordinationSystems AnalysisTime ManagementOperations AnalysisService Orientation