Description
Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.
- • Evaluate transportation project needs or costs.
- • Prepare or review engineering studies or specifications.
- • Represent jurisdictions in the legislative or administrative approval of land development projects.
- • Direct urban traffic counting programs.
- • Develop or test new methods or models of transportation analysis.
- • Define or update information such as urban boundaries or classification of roadways.
- • Analyze information from traffic counting programs.
- • Review development plans for transportation system effects, infrastructure requirements, or compliance with applicable transportation regulations.
- • Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning.
- • Produce environmental documents, such as environmental assessments or environmental impact statements.
- • 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 computer models to address transportation planning issues.
- • Design transportation surveys to identify areas of public concern.
- • Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues.
- • Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections.
- • Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.
- • Analyze information related to transportation, such as land use policies, environmental impact of projects, or long-range planning needs.
- • Collaborate with other professionals to develop sustainable transportation strategies at the local, regional, or national level.
- • Interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases.
- • Design new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements, pedestrian projects, bus facilities, or car parking areas.
- • Prepare necessary documents to obtain planned project approvals or permits.
- • Evaluate transportation-related consequences of federal or state legislative proposals.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
