Cycling & Livable Streets Planning Analyst

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Specialist to support the Planning & Policy Unit within TPM. The role focuses on neighborhood planning, policy research, data visualization, and coordination with city agencies and communities to advance cycling and micromobility initiatives across NYC.

You will analyze data, create maps and planning materials, and help prioritize projects. A strong background in urban planning, transportation engineering, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in transportation engineering, urban planning, or related field.
• Alternative: engineering bachelor's with 1 year relevant roadway/traffic study experience; or 2 years with equivalent.
• Alternative: two additional years if starting from associate degree.
• Alternative: 4 years from high school diploma with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and best-practice analysis for cycling ridership and policy.
• Develop data and analytical tools to inform project prioritization and planning.
• Support neighborhood planning studies and policy development.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners and participate in public engagement.

Skills

Urban planning

Analytical problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Public outreach

Field work

Education

Master's degree in transportation engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering + 1 year relevant experience

Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Associate degree or 60 semester credits + 4 years experience

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft 365

Job description

New York City Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Specialist to support the Planning & Policy Unit within TPM. The role focuses on neighborhood planning, policy research, data visualization, and coordination with city agencies and communities to advance cycling and micromobility initiatives across NYC.

You will analyze data, create maps and planning materials, and help prioritize projects. A strong background in urban planning, transportation engineering, and stakeholder