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Transportation Planners: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

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This source lists 22 tasks, including 21 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2023.

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Core · Task 16953 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.

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Core · Task 16945 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

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.

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Core · Task 16943 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning.

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Core · Task 16951 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues.

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Core · Task 16952 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections.

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Core · Task 16948 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Develop computer models to address transportation planning issues.

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Core · Task 16954 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Analyze information related to transportation, such as land use policies, environmental impact of projects, or long-range planning needs.

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Core · Task 20976 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases.

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Core · Task 16949 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Design transportation surveys to identify areas of public concern.

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Core · Task 19779 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Collaborate with other professionals to develop sustainable transportation strategies at the local, regional, or national level.

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Core · Task 20978 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Evaluate transportation project needs or costs.

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Core · Task 16941 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Analyze information from traffic counting programs.

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Core · Task 16942 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Review development plans for transportation system effects, infrastructure requirements, or compliance with applicable transportation regulations.

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Core · Task 20979 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Prepare necessary documents to obtain planned project approvals or permits.

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Core · Task 16944 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Produce environmental documents, such as environmental assessments or environmental impact statements.

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Core · Task 16934 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Prepare or review engineering studies or specifications.

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Core · Task 16938 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Develop or test new methods or models of transportation analysis.

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Core · Task 20980 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Evaluate transportation-related consequences of federal or state legislative proposals.

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Core · Task 20977 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Design new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements, pedestrian projects, bus facilities, or car parking areas.

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Core · Task 16939 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Define or update information such as urban boundaries or classification of roadways.

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Core · Task 16937 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Direct urban traffic counting programs.

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Supplemental · Task 16935 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Represent jurisdictions in the legislative or administrative approval of land development projects.

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