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.
16 alternate job titles:
Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS)
Fleet Coordinator
Planner
Program Officer
Traffic Analyst
Transit Planner
Transportation Analyst
Transportation Consultant
Transportation Data Programs Manager
Transportation Designer
Transportation Management Consultant
Transportation Modeler
Transportation Operations Specialist
Transportation Planner
Transportation Specialist
Transportation Technician (Transportation Tech)
Salary Information
Transportation Planners: $100,340 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. | Communication |
| Represent the organization in external relations. | Communication |
| Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings. | Communication |
| Communicate with the public on environmental issues. | Communication |
| Direct scientific activities. | General |
| Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters. | General |
| Advise others on matters of public policy. | General |
| Determine causes of operational problems or failures. | General |
| Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies. | General |
| Prepare documentation for permits or licenses. | General |
| Develop theories or models of physical phenomena. | Development |
| Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems. | Development |
| Design civil structures or systems. | Development |
| Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables. | Analysis |
| Analyze traffic data. | Analysis |
| Evaluate civic projects or public policies. | Analysis |
| Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues. | Analysis |
| Develop methods of social or economic research. | Analysis |
| Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems. | Analysis |
| Interpret research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe InDesign | Desktop publishing software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Bentley MicroStation | Computer aided design CAD software |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management | Project management software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Caliper TransCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Citilabs Cube | Analytical or scientific software |
| Crash Mapping Analysis Tool CMAT | Analytical or scientific software |
| Dowling Associates TRAFFIX | Analytical or scientific software |
| Iteris Turbo Architecture | Analytical or scientific software |
| MapInfo | Map creation software |
| McTrans Center TSIS-CORSIM | Analytical or scientific software |
| McTrans HCS+ | Analytical or scientific software |
| PTV VISUM | Analytical or scientific software |
| Quadstone Paramics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Roundabout Delay RODEL | Analytical or scientific software |
| Strong Concepts TEAPAC | Analytical or scientific software |
| TRL Software TRANSYT | Analytical or scientific software |
| Texas Transportation Institute TTI Progression Analysis and Signal System Evaluation Routine PASSER | Analytical or scientific software |
| Traffic signal software | Industrial control software |
| Transportation management system TMS software | Mobile location based services software |
| Visual Solutions VisSIM | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcView | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS software | Geographic information system |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Administrator of Public Parking | International Parking Institute | Not Available |
| LEED AP Neighborhood Development | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| Oracle SCM Transportation and Global Trade Management Cloud 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist Certification | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Professional Transportation Planner | Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc. | Not Available |
| Pupil Transportation Specialist | National Association for Pupil Transportation | Not Available |
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