Transportation Planners
SOC: 19-3099.01 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$100,340
per year
Mean Wage
$106,440
per year
Employment
37K
workers
Wage Range
$62,570 - $160,810
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
22 tasks analyzed
Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections.
Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.
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.
Design transportation surveys to identify areas of public concern.
Interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases.
Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning.
Design new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements, pedestrian projects, bus facilities, or car parking areas.
Analyze information related to transportation, such as land use policies, environmental impact of projects, or long-range planning needs.
Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues.
Evaluate transportation project needs or costs.
Collaborate with other professionals to develop sustainable transportation strategies at the local, regional, or national level.
Prepare necessary documents to obtain planned project approvals or permits.
Analyze information from traffic counting programs.
Develop computer models to address transportation planning issues.
Develop or test new methods or models of transportation analysis.
Prepare or review engineering studies or specifications.
Review development plans for transportation system effects, infrastructure requirements, or compliance with applicable transportation regulations.
Evaluate transportation-related consequences of federal or state legislative proposals.
Produce environmental documents, such as environmental assessments or environmental impact statements.
Direct urban traffic counting programs.
Represent jurisdictions in the legislative or administrative approval of land development projects.
Define or update information such as urban boundaries or classification of roadways.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections. | - | - | - | |
| Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities. | - | - | - | |
| 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. | - | - | - | |
| Design transportation surveys to identify areas of public concern. | - | - | - | |
| Interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases. | - | - | - | |
| Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning. | - | - | - | |
| Design new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements, pedestrian projects, bus facilities, or car parking areas. | - | - | - | |
| Analyze information related to transportation, such as land use policies, environmental impact of projects, or long-range planning needs. | - | - | - | |
| Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues. | - | - | - | |
| Evaluate transportation project needs or costs. | - | - | - | |
| Collaborate with other professionals to develop sustainable transportation strategies at the local, regional, or national level. | - | - | - | |
| Prepare necessary documents to obtain planned project approvals or permits. | - | - | - | |
| Analyze information from traffic counting programs. | - | - | - | |
| Develop computer models to address transportation planning issues. | - | - | - | |
| Develop or test new methods or models of transportation analysis. | - | - | - | |
| Prepare or review engineering studies or specifications. | - | - | - | |
| Review development plans for transportation system effects, infrastructure requirements, or compliance with applicable transportation regulations. | - | - | - | |
| Evaluate transportation-related consequences of federal or state legislative proposals. | - | - | - | |
| Produce environmental documents, such as environmental assessments or environmental impact statements. | - | - | - | |
| Direct urban traffic counting programs. | - | - | - | |
| Represent jurisdictions in the legislative or administrative approval of land development projects. | - | - | - | |
| Define or update information such as urban boundaries or classification of roadways. | - | - | - |
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