Transportation Planners
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Job summary
Responsibilities
- Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects.
- Gather, compile, and analyze data related to transportation systems.
- Develop transportation models or simulations.
- Collaborate with engineers to resolve complex transportation design issues.
- Participate in public meetings to gather feedback on project designs.
Skills
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Job description
Job Description & Duties: Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.
- Develop computer models to address transportation planning issues.
- Participate in public meetings or hearings to explain planning proposals, to gather feedback from those affected by projects, or to achieve consensus on project designs.
- Develop or test new methods or models of transportation analysis.
- Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues.
- Design new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements, pedestrian projects, bus facilities, or car parking areas.
- Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections.
Below is a list of the skills most Transportation Planners say are important on the job.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Transportation Planners may use on a daily basis:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Web browser software
- Microsoft Access
- SAP
- Microsoft Project
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Photoshop
- Structured query language SQL
- SAS
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Adobe Illustrator
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Adobe InDesign
- Geographic information system GIS software
- Bentley Microstation
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
The typical yearly salary for Transportation Planners is somewhere between $50,610 and $126,060.
Transportation Planners who work in Virginia, Maryland, or District of Columbia, make the highest salaries.
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