[Core] [20% incumbents] Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.
  DWAs: Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems. | Determine causes of operational problems or failures.

[Core] [20% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Communicate with the public on environmental issues.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning.
  DWAs: Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues.
  DWAs: Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections.
  DWAs: Advise others on matters of public policy.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Develop computer models to address transportation planning issues.
  DWAs: Develop theories or models of physical phenomena.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Analyze information related to transportation, such as land use policies, environmental impact of projects, or long-range planning needs.
  DWAs: Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases.
  DWAs: Interpret research or operational data.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Design transportation surveys to identify areas of public concern.
  DWAs: Develop methods of social or economic research.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Collaborate with other professionals to develop sustainable transportation strategies at the local, regional, or national level.
  DWAs: Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Evaluate transportation project needs or costs.
  DWAs: Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Analyze information from traffic counting programs.
  DWAs: Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables. | Analyze traffic data.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Review development plans for transportation system effects, infrastructure requirements, or compliance with applicable transportation regulations.
  DWAs: Evaluate civic projects or public policies.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Prepare necessary documents to obtain planned project approvals or permits.
  DWAs: Prepare documentation for permits or licenses.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Produce environmental documents, such as environmental assessments or environmental impact statements.
  DWAs: Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Prepare or review engineering studies or specifications.
  DWAs: Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Develop or test new methods or models of transportation analysis.
  DWAs: Develop theories or models of physical phenomena.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Evaluate transportation-related consequences of federal or state legislative proposals.
  DWAs: Evaluate civic projects or public policies.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Design new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements, pedestrian projects, bus facilities, or car parking areas.
  DWAs: Design civil structures or systems.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Define or update information such as urban boundaries or classification of roadways.
  DWAs: Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Direct urban traffic counting programs.
  DWAs: Direct scientific activities.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Represent jurisdictions in the legislative or administrative approval of land development projects.
  DWAs: Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings. | Represent the organization in external relations.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:3.38 lvl:4.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Transportation (imp:4.84 lvl:4.95) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  English Language (imp:3.89 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mathematics (imp:3.85 lvl:4.90) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Geography (imp:3.70 lvl:5.25) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Law and Government (imp:3.68 lvl:3.80) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.47 lvl:4.90) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administration and Management (imp:3.40 lvl:4.55) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.30 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.10 lvl:4.30) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Design (imp:3.00 lvl:3.85) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.90 lvl:3.10) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Communications and Media (imp:2.90 lvl:2.80) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.74 lvl:3.65) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Administrative (imp:2.50 lvl:3.55) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:3.10) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Psychology (imp:2.45 lvl:3.15) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:2.37 lvl:3.15) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.20 lvl:2.90) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Building and Construction (imp:2.10 lvl:2.40) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  History and Archeology (imp:2.05 lvl:2.60) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Production and Processing (imp:1.95 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Physics (imp:1.80 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Telecommunications (imp:1.70 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Chemistry (imp:1.60 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.53 lvl:1.80) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Biology (imp:1.50 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Foreign Language (imp:1.35 lvl:0.85) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Mechanical (imp:1.30 lvl:0.60) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Food Production (imp:1.10 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.10 lvl:0.20) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.10 lvl:0.25) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Visualization (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Originality (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Information Ordering (imp:3.62 lvl:4.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Control Precision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.75 lvl:5.55) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.60 lvl:5.65) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Working with Computers (imp:4.45 lvl:4.20) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Processing Information (imp:4.35 lvl:5.40) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.35 lvl:5.15) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.35 lvl:5.50) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.33 lvl:5.15) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.25 lvl:5.30) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.25 lvl:5.10) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:4.15 lvl:5.30) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.05 lvl:5.00) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.05 lvl:5.70) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.95 lvl:4.60) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.95 lvl:5.65) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.85 lvl:4.55) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.80 lvl:5.25) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.75 lvl:4.55) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.70 lvl:4.60) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.70 lvl:4.45) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.65 lvl:4.65) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.58 lvl:5.25) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.53 lvl:4.45) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.50 lvl:4.45) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.40 lvl:4.00) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.30 lvl:4.15) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.30 lvl:4.40) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.30 lvl:4.00) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.26 lvl:4.20) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.20 lvl:3.90) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.20 lvl:4.32) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.15 lvl:3.95) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.10 lvl:4.15) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.50 lvl:2.40) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.05 lvl:1.75) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.90 lvl:1.70) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.65 lvl:0.90) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.55 lvl:1.15) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.50 lvl:1.45) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.30 lvl:0.65) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.21 lvl:0.42) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.60) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.04) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.92) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cooperation (imp:1.84) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.83) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Integrity (imp:1.73) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.72) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Adaptability (imp:1.68) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.64) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.50) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Perseverance (imp:1.49) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.40) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.31) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.29) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.21) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:1.02) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.97) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.91) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:0.61) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.52) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Operations Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 37,100
  annual_median    : $101,110
  annual_pct10     : $66,120
  annual_pct25     : $80,860
  annual_pct75     : $129,960
  annual_pct90     : $160,300
  annual_mean      : $107,690
  hourly_median    : $48.61

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Virginia ($140,670)
  lowest_state     : Maine ($73,920)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.903x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (50 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   23,750  median: $ 103,310
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    5,390  median: $ 107,130
  Educational Services                     emp:    5,000  median: $  85,000
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,090  median: $  75,340
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      780  median: $ 179,730
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      670  median: $  86,010
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      250  median: $  62,170
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:       60  median: $  77,710
  Manufacturing                            emp:       40  median: $  77,380
  Information                              emp:       40  median: $ 157,960

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (10 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   23,750  median: $ 103,310
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Transportation planning is the process of defining future policies, goals, investments, and spatial planning designs to prepare for future needs to move people and goods to destinations. As practiced today, it is a collaborative process that incorporates the input of many stakeholders including various government agencies, the public and private businesses. Transportation planners apply a multi-modal and/or comprehensive approach to analyzing the wide range of alternatives and impacts on the transportation system to influence beneficial outcomes.
Transportation planning is also commonly referred to as transport planning internationally, and is involved with the evaluation, assessment, design, and siting of transport facilities (generally streets, highways, bike lanes, and public transport lines).


== Models and sustainability ==

Transportation planning, or transport planning, has historically followed the rational planning model of defining goals and objectives, identifying problems, generating alternatives, evaluating alternatives, and developing plans. Other models for planning include rational actor, transit oriented development, satisficing, incremental planning, organizational process, collaborative planning, and political bargaining.
Planners are increasingly expected to adopt a multidisciplinary approach, especially due to the rising importance of environmentalism. For example, the use of behavioural psychology to persuade drivers to abandon their automobiles and use public transport instead. The role of the transport planner is shifting from technical analysis to promoting sustainability through integrated transport policies. For example, in Hanoi, the increasing number of motorcycles is responsible for not only environmental damage but also slowing down economic growth. In the long run, the plan is to reduce traffic through a change in urban planning. Through economic incentives and attractive alternatives experts hope to lighten traffic in the short run.
While quantitative methods of observing transport patterns are considered foundation in transport planning, the role of qualitative and mixed-methods analysis and the use of critical analytical frameworks has increasingly been recognized as a key aspect of transport planning practice which integrates multiple planning criteria in generating, evaluating, and selection policy and project options.


== United Kingdom ==
In the United Kingdom, transport planning has traditionally been a branch of civil engineering. In the 1950s and the 1960s, it was generally believed that the motor car was an important element in the future of transport as economic growth spurred on car ownership figures. The role of the transport planner was to match motorway and rural road capacity against the demands of economic growth. Urban areas would need to be redesigned for the motor vehicle or impose traffic containment and demand management to mitigate congestion and environmental impacts. The policies were popularised in a 1963 government publication, Traffic in Towns. The contemporary Smeed Report on congestion pricing was initially promoted to manage demand but was deemed politically unacceptable. In more recent times, the approach has been caricatured as "predict and provide" to predict future transport demand and provide the network for it, usually by building more roads.
The publication of Planning Policy Guidance 13 in 1994 (revised in 2001), followed by A New Deal for Transport in 1998 and the white paper Transport Ten Year Plan 2000 again indicated an acceptance that unrestrained growth in road traffic was neither desirable nor feasible. The worries were threefold: concerns about congestion, concerns about the effect of road traffic on the environment (both natural and built) and concerns that an emphasis on road transport discriminates against vulnerable groups in society such as the poor, the elderly and the disabled.
These documents reiterated the emphasis on integration:

integration within and between different modes of transport
integration with the environment
integration with land use planning
integration with policies for education, health and wealth creation.
This attempt to reverse decades of underinvestment in the transport system has resulted in a severe shortage of transport planners. It was estimated in 2003 that 2,000 new planners would be required by 2010 to avoid jeopardizing the success of the Transport Ten Year Plan.
In 2006, the Transport Planning Society defined the key purpose of transport planning as:

to plan, design, deliver, manage and review transport, balancing the needs of society, the economy and the environment.
The following key roles must be performed by transport planners:

take account of the social, economic and environmental context of their work
understand the legal, regulatory policy and resource framework within which they work
understand and create transport policies, strategies and plans that contribute to meeting social, economic and environmental needs
design the necessary transport projects, systems and services
understand the commercial aspects of operating transport systems and services
know about and apply the relevant tools and techniques
must be competent in all aspects of management, in particular communications, personal skills and project management.
The UK Treasury recognises and has published guidance on the systematic tendency for project appraisers to be overly optimistic in their initial estimates.


== United States ==

Transportation planning in the United States is in the midst of a shift similar to that taking place in the United Kingdom, away from the single goal of moving vehicular traffic and towards an approach that takes into consideration the communities and lands through which streets, roads, and highways pass ("the context"). More so, it places a greater emphasis on passenger rail networks, which had been neglected until recently. This new approach, known as Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS), seeks to balance the need to move people efficiently and safely with other desirable outcomes, including historic preservation, environmental sustainability, and the creation of vital public spaces.
The initial guiding principles of CSS came out of the 1998 "Thinking Beyond the Pavement" conference as a means to describe and foster transportation projects that preserve and enhance the natural and built environments, as well as the economic and social assets of the neighborhoods they pass through. CSS principles have since been adopted as guidelines for highway design in federal legislation. Also, in 2003, the Federal Highway Administration announced that under one of its three Vital Few Objectives (Environmental Stewardship and Streamlining) they set the target of achieving CSS integration within all state Departments of Transportation by September 2007.
In recent years, there has been a movement to provide "complete" transportation corridors under the "complete streets" movement. In response to auto-centric design of transportation networks, complete streets encompass all users and modes of transportation in a more equitable manner. The complete streets movement entails many of the CSS principles as well as pedestrian, bicycle and older adult movements to improve transportation in the United States.
These recent pushes for changes to the profession of transportation planning has led to the development of a professional certification program by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the Professional Transportation Planner in 2007. In response an advanced form of certification - the Advanced Specialty Certification in Transportation Planning was developed by the American Planning Association thereafter in 2011. The Certified Transportation Planner credential is only available for those professional planners (AICP members) who have at a minimum of eight years of transportation planning experience.


=== Technical process ===
Most regional tran

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Transportation Planners analyze and design transportation systems for communities and regions, conducting studies on traffic patterns, land use, and mobility needs to develop comprehensive transportation strategies. They gather and analyze complex data to create transportation models, evaluate infrastructure proposals, and recommend system improvements based on population growth, economic factors, and environmental considerations. These professionals work collaboratively with engineers, government officials, and the public to ensure transportation solutions meet current and future community needs.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Transportation planners spend considerable time analyzing traffic data using specialized software like ESRI ArcGIS and developing computer models to simulate transportation scenarios. They prepare detailed reports on transportation planning studies, interpreting results from traffic modeling software and geographic information systems to identify trends and problem areas. Much of their work involves collaborating with engineers and other professionals to research complex transportation design issues and develop sustainable transportation strategies. They regularly participate in public meetings to present planning proposals and gather community feedback, while also designing surveys to identify areas of public concern regarding transportation projects.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong analytical thinking abilities, with high investigative and conventional RIASEC characteristics driving their systematic approach to data analysis and problem-solving. They demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and intellectual curiosity, essential for interpreting complex transportation data and identifying patterns that inform planning decisions. Strong communication skills are vital, as these professionals must explain technical concepts to diverse audiences including government officials, engineers, and community members. Those who thrive typically enjoy working with quantitative data, geographic information systems, and mathematical modeling while maintaining a focus on practical applications that improve community mobility and quality of life.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into transportation planning typically requires a bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, civil engineering, or related fields, with 55% of practitioners holding bachelor's degrees and 45% holding master's degrees. Many positions prefer specialized coursework in transportation planning, statistics, and geographic information systems, along with proficiency in planning software like AutoCAD and ArcGIS. New graduates often begin in entry-level analyst roles, gaining experience through internships with government agencies or consulting firms. Job Zone 4 classification indicates considerable preparation is needed, typically requiring 2-4 years of related experience or extensive on-the-job training to develop proficiency in transportation modeling and analysis techniques.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Transportation planners can advance to senior planning positions, specializing in areas like transit planning, freight logistics, or sustainable transportation policy development. Many progress to leadership roles as transportation planning managers or directors within government agencies, while others transition to consulting firms as specialized transportation consultants or project managers. The strong analytical and technical skills developed in this role create pathways to related fields including logistics engineering, urban planning, or transportation engineering, with some professionals pursuing advanced degrees to qualify for research or academic positions in transportation policy and planning.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, transportation planners earn a median annual salary of $101,110, with employment of 37,100 professionals nationwide and a salary range from $66,120 to $160,300. Geographic variation is significant, with Virginia offering the highest wages at $140,670 compared to Maine's $73,920, representing a 1.90x ratio difference. The largest employment concentration is in government sectors, with 23,750 positions in federal, state, and local government, followed by professional services (5,390) and educational institutions (5,000). Strong demand is driven by aging infrastructure needs, urbanization trends, and increasing focus on sustainable transportation solutions, particularly in growing metropolitan areas requiring comprehensive transportation planning to manage population growth and environmental concerns.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Transportation planning shows moderate resilience to automation due to the high-level analytical and strategic thinking required for interpreting complex data patterns and making policy recommendations. While routine data processing and basic traffic analysis may become increasingly automated, the core functions of stakeholder engagement, public consultation, and strategic decision-making remain fundamentally human-centered activities. The profession may evolve toward greater use of AI-assisted modeling tools and predictive analytics, requiring planners to develop stronger technology integration skills while maintaining their essential roles in community engagement and policy interpretation.

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