About This Career Path
Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.
(STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects.
Transportation Planners
Average
$90,360
ANNUAL
$43.44
HOURLY
Entry Level
$63,830
ANNUAL
$30.69
HOURLY
Mid Level
$93,120
ANNUAL
$44.77
HOURLY
Expert Level
$117,730
ANNUAL
$56.60
HOURLY
Transportation Planners
390
Projected job openings through 2030
Transportation Planners
Supporting Certifications
Degree Recommendations
Transportation Planners
01
Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections.
02
Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.
03
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.
04
Design transportation surveys to identify areas of public concern.
05
Interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases.
06
Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning.
07
Design new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements, pedestrian projects, bus facilities, or car parking areas.
08
Analyze information related to transportation, such as land use policies, environmental impact of projects, or long-range planning needs.
09
Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues.
10
Evaluate transportation project needs or costs.
Transportation Planners
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Fluency of Ideas
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
(STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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