Occupation information for Transportation Planners District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• 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.
• Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning.
• 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.
• Develop computer models to address transportation planning issues.
• Analyze information related to transportation, such as land use policies, environmental impact of projects, or long-range planning needs.
• Design transportation surveys to identify areas of public concern.
• Interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases.
• Collaborate with other professionals to develop sustainable transportation strategies at the local, regional, or national level.
• Evaluate transportation project needs or costs.

Tools:

• Desktop computers
• Digital image printers
• Laser fax machine
• Notebook computers
• Personal computers

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Geographic information system
• Graphics or photo imaging software

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