How do they match: Transportation Planners

  • Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

  • Analyze information related to transportation, such as land use policies, environmental impact of projects, or long-range planning needs.
  • Design new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements, pedestrian projects, bus facilities, or car parking areas.
  • Evaluate transportation project needs or costs.
  • 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.
  • Prepare necessary documents to obtain planned project approvals or permits.
  • Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections.
  • Represent jurisdictions in the legislative or administrative approval of land development projects.

  • Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
  • Evaluate civic projects or public policies.