Transportation Planners Go Back to List Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Document management software

Tasks
	Prepare or review engineering studies or specifications.
	Represent jurisdictions in the legislative or administrative approval of land development projects.
	Direct urban traffic counting programs.
	Develop or test new methods or models of transportation analysis.
	Define or update information such as urban boundaries or classification of roadways.
	Analyze information from traffic counting programs.
	Review development plans for transportation system effects, infrastructure requirements, or compliance with applicable transportation regulations.
	Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning.
	Produce environmental documents, such as environmental assessments or environmental impact statements.
	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.

Skills
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Knowledge
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $114,198.00 $54.90  $35.31  $40.00 - $62.53  Hartford $114,456.00 $55.02  $35.87  $39.11 - $61.76  New Haven $102,330.00 $49.20  $29.94  $40.00 - $58.93  New London/Norwich $113,044.00 $54.35  $44.07  $47.43 - $59.93

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   15   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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