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.
- Tasks
- 22 tasks21 core, 1 supplemental
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- Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
- Code
- 19-3099.01SOC 2018: 19-3099
What the work is made of
21 core tasks and 1 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.Core taskTask 16953Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 2. 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.Core taskTask 16945Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 3. Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning.Core taskTask 16943Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 4. Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues.Core taskTask 16951Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 5. Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections.Core taskTask 16952Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 6. Develop computer models to address transportation planning issues.Core taskTask 16948Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 7. Analyze information related to transportation, such as land use policies, environmental impact of projects, or long-range planning needs.Core taskTask 16954Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 8. Interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases.Core taskTask 20976Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 9. Design transportation surveys to identify areas of public concern.Core taskTask 16949Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 10. Collaborate with other professionals to develop sustainable transportation strategies at the local, regional, or national level.Core taskTask 19779Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 11. Evaluate transportation project needs or costs.Core taskTask 20978Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 12. Analyze information from traffic counting programs.Core taskTask 16941Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 13. Review development plans for transportation system effects, infrastructure requirements, or compliance with applicable transportation regulations.Core taskTask 16942Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 14. Prepare necessary documents to obtain planned project approvals or permits.Core taskTask 20979Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 15. Produce environmental documents, such as environmental assessments or environmental impact statements.Core taskTask 16944Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 16. Prepare or review engineering studies or specifications.Core taskTask 16934Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 17. Develop or test new methods or models of transportation analysis.Core taskTask 16938Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 18. Evaluate transportation-related consequences of federal or state legislative proposals.Core taskTask 20980Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 19. Design new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements, pedestrian projects, bus facilities, or car parking areas.Core taskTask 20977Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 20. Define or update information such as urban boundaries or classification of roadways.Core taskTask 16939Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 21. Direct urban traffic counting programs.Core taskTask 16937Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 22. Represent jurisdictions in the legislative or administrative approval of land development projects.Supplemental taskTask 16935Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 19-3099
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
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