Planning Intern: Safer School Routes & Data Analysis

City of Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington internships in Transportation Department Planning and Programming support the Safe Routes to School Master Plan and Demonstration Project. The project runs Fall 2026 through Spring 2028, focusing on improving student travel safety and roadway safety at two school campuses in Arlington.

The intern will participate in data collection, data analysis, and public engagement activities with schools and neighbors, and help develop safety demonstration projects and presentations for

Qualifications

• Interest in transportation and roadway safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with data management, research, and field work.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn new data management systems quickly.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in roadway safety existing conditions analysis.
• Review and analyze safety improvement recommendations.
• Assist with public engagement activities, including in-person meetings, online forums, and surveys.
• Create presentations and informational materials to share with internal and external stakeholders for the project.

Skills

Transportation interest

Communications

Data management

Microsoft Office

Learning new systems

Time management

Self-directed

Office knowledge

MS Office

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Judgment

Proofreading

Independence

Physical ability

Office equipment

Prioritization

Fast learner

Project coordination

Research & analysis

Confidentiality

Job description

City of Arlington internships in Transportation Department Planning and Programming support the Safe Routes to School Master Plan and Demonstration Project. The project runs Fall 2026 through Spring 2028, focusing on improving student travel safety and roadway safety at two school campuses in Arlington.

The intern will participate in data collection, data analysis, and public engagement activities with schools and neighbors, and help develop safety demonstration projects and presentations for