# 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. - Code: 19-3099.01 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-3099) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 22 tasks (21 core and 1 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-3099.01 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-3099.01.json ## What the work is made of 1. Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities. Core task · Task 16953 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 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 task · Task 16945 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 3. Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning. Core task · Task 16943 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 4. Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues. Core task · Task 16951 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 5. Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections. Core task · Task 16952 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 6. Develop computer models to address transportation planning issues. Core task · Task 16948 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 7. Analyze information related to transportation, such as land use policies, environmental impact of projects, or long-range planning needs. Core task · Task 16954 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 8. Interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases. Core task · Task 20976 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 9. Design transportation surveys to identify areas of public concern. Core task · Task 16949 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 10. Collaborate with other professionals to develop sustainable transportation strategies at the local, regional, or national level. Core task · Task 19779 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 11. Evaluate transportation project needs or costs. Core task · Task 20978 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 12. Analyze information from traffic counting programs. Core task · Task 16941 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 13. Review development plans for transportation system effects, infrastructure requirements, or compliance with applicable transportation regulations. Core task · Task 16942 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 14. Prepare necessary documents to obtain planned project approvals or permits. Core task · Task 20979 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 15. Produce environmental documents, such as environmental assessments or environmental impact statements. Core task · Task 16944 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 16. Prepare or review engineering studies or specifications. Core task · Task 16934 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 17. Develop or test new methods or models of transportation analysis. Core task · Task 16938 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 18. Evaluate transportation-related consequences of federal or state legislative proposals. Core task · Task 20980 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 19. Design new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements, pedestrian projects, bus facilities, or car parking areas. Core task · Task 20977 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 20. Define or update information such as urban boundaries or classification of roadways. Core task · Task 16939 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 21. Direct urban traffic counting programs. Core task · Task 16937 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 22. Represent jurisdictions in the legislative or administrative approval of land development projects. Supplemental task · Task 16935 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023 ## More in Life, Physical & Social Science - [Agricultural Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4012.00): 26 tasks - [Animal Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1011.00): 9 tasks - [Anthropologists and Archeologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-3091.00): 30 tasks - [Astronomers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-2011.00): 17 tasks - [Atmospheric and Space Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-2021.00): 27 tasks - [Biochemists and Biophysicists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1021.00): 24 tasks - [Bioinformatics Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.01): 20 tasks - [Biological Scientists, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.00): no tasks listed - [Biological Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4021.00): 17 tasks - [Biologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.04): 21 tasks - 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