Transit Data & Planning Analyst I

Oahu-Transit-Services; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oahu Transit Services, Inc. is seeking a transit planning analyst to optimize TheBus by analyzing passenger traffic, routes, and schedules.

The role involves collecting, maintaining, and reporting planning data including surveys, ridership, and GIS files for departmental use. The position supports planning reports, studies, and statistical analysis of transit services, with emphasis on data quality and transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in urban planning, data science, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel and Access are desirable.
• Experience with GIS, SQL databases, and data analysis for transit planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and interpret demographic data, ridership patterns, and traffic data using GIS to inform planning decisions.
• Analyze ridership, system performance, and development trends to support service planning.
• Assist with service analysis, route design, and new service development including cost analysis.
• Develop recommendations and prepare written planning reports on transit matters.
• Process large datasets (ridership, AVL, GPS) to monitor on-time performance and prepare federal reports.

Skills

GIS

SQL

Excel

Transit planning concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or data science or related field

Tools

Access

SQL

GIS

Job description

Oahu Transit Services, Inc. is seeking a transit planning analyst to optimize TheBus by analyzing passenger traffic, routes, and schedules.

The role involves collecting, maintaining, and reporting planning data including surveys, ridership, and GIS files for departmental use. The position supports planning reports, studies, and statistical analysis of transit services, with emphasis on data quality and transparency.