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Transportation Planners

SOC 19-3099.01

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

Green Occupation Zone 4 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Complex Problem Solving

4.0

Writing

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Judgment and Decision Making

3.9

Active Learning

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Transportation

4.6

English Language

4.3

Engineering and Technology

4.0

Mathematics

4.0

Customer and Personal Service

3.8

Design

3.8

Geography

3.5

Law and Government

3.2

Key Tasks

1Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections.

2Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.

3Participate in public meetings or hearings to explain planning proposals, to gather feedback from those affected by projects, or to achieve consensus on project designs.

4Design transportation surveys to identify areas of public concern.

5Interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases.

Also Known As

Planner Planning Director Seaport Planning Manager Strategic Planning and Development Vice President Traffic Analyst Traffic Engineering Director Traffic Incident Management Manager Transit Planner Transit Planning Director Transit Planning Manager