[LTA-P&P] TRANSPORT PLANNER, BUS STRATEGY, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PRIORITY

Land Transport Authority (LTA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Land Transport Authority (LTA) in Singapore seeks a Senior/Transport Scientist/Planner in Bus Strategy, Infrastructure and Priority to plan and implement bus priority measures, improving speed and reliability. You will analyze survey data and prepare engagement activities while communicating effectively with the public and stakeholders.

The role requires strong communication and GIS and transport modeling familiarity, with the ability to balance public needs with project goals in a dynamic urban

Qualifications

• Knowledge in communications, urban planning, transport/Geography, public policy or Civil Engineering.
• Experience with data analytics, media/communication, land use planning, GIS, transport planning and transport modeling is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement bus priority measures (e.g., bus lanes) to improve speeds and reliability.
• Analyse data/survey results and interpret benefits/impacts of proposals.
• Prepare engagement activities and craft communication strategies for diverse audiences.

Skills

Strong communication

Data analytics

Transport planning

Public policy

Urban planning

Writing skills

Geography

Education

Background in communications, urban planning, transport/Geography, public policy or Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS (Geographical Information Systems)

Transport modeling software

Job description

[What the role is]

[LTA-P&P] SENIOR/TRANSPORT SCIENTIST/PLANNER, BUS STRATEGY, INFRASTUCTURE AND PRIORITY

[What you will be working on]

You will be involved in the planning and implementation of bus priority measures (e.g. bus lane and more) to improve bus speeds and reliability. The role requires strong communication and stakeholder engagement to foster understanding and support from the public, local communities and other partners.

You will be required to analyse data/ survey results collected, and interpret them to assess and justify the benefits/impact of the proposals. You will prepare engagement / publicity activities for key projects that require stakeholders support and craft and execute communication strategies that effectively communicate the values of the proposals to diverse audiences. You will gather, analyse and synthesise public feedback, and recommend mitigation or communication approaches that balance the needs of different commuter groups.

[What we are looking for]

• Knowledge in any disciplines, preferably in communications, urban planning, transport/Geography , public policy or Civil Engineering
• Knowledge/Experience in data analytics, media/communication skills, land use planning, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), transport planning and transport modeling simulation techniques will be an advantage
• Excellent communication and writing skills

As part of the shortlisting process for the role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and / or undergo further assessment