Transportation planner Job Description
Transportation planner Job Description Template
Transportation Planners strategize and implement efficient transportation systems. Responsibilities encompass analyzing data, forecasting travel patterns, and developing plans to improve infrastructure. Tasks include coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement transportation plans to optimize efficiency and reduce costs
- Conduct research and analysis on transportation trends and data to make data-driven decisions
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders including government agencies, transportation providers, and local communities
- Create and maintain transportation schedules and routes
- Ensure compliance with regulations and standards related to transportation
- Identify and mitigate transportation-related risks
- Monitor transportation performance and recommend improvements
- Communicate transportation plans and changes effectively to internal and external stakeholders
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, civil engineering, urban planning or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience in transportation planning or a related field
- Proficient in transportation planning software such as Synchro, VISSIM, and TransCAD
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to transportation planning and infrastructure
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and team members
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with sustainable transportation practices and initiatives
