Transportation System Planner

1 day ago

Houston, Texas, United States Ridemetro Full time
Job Title: Transportation System Planner

At Ridemetro, we are seeking a highly skilled Transportation System Planner to join our team. As a key member of our planning department, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our transportation system.

Job Summary:

The Transportation System Planner will be responsible for performing travel demand forecasting functions to support major transit investment studies and providing technical input to short- and long-term service improvements on our fixed route system. You will assist in transit network coding, preparation of demographic and network-related model inputs, summarizing travel model results, and displaying model data in technical memos.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in applying and maintaining our regional travel model and coordinating model improvement tasks with the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
  • Prepare travel model inputs and execute model runs to support different planning studies.
  • Assist with ridership projection, fleet requirements, and operating statistics for various multimodal transit projects.
  • Assist in the preparation of ridership forecasts required for the Clean Air Act conformity and other air quality analyses.
  • Be familiar with our GIS system as it relates to transportation networks, small area demographics, and travel forecasting.
  • Assist in coordination with regional partners and other Ridemetro departments in developing the regional activity-based model, Origin-Destination & Household travel surveys, and assumptions for air quality analysis.
  • May serve as Project Lead or support on Ridemetro's planning studies and required environmental analyses as directed.
  • May assist in agency grant writing efforts.
  • Prepare administrative and technical reports on new or existing projects, programs, and policies.
  • Reviews and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting the development of the regional transit system.
  • Provides planning and technical input to support the functions of various Ridemetro steering committees, such as Title VI and regional on-board Origin-Destination survey, and any Census Bureau updates.
  • Assists Senior Planner with overseeing consultants, scopes of work, prepares project milestones/schedules, project budgets.
  • Assists in coordinating planning activities with area associations, community groups, local and state agencies as needed.
  • Prepares and conducts presentations on Ridemetro's activities to internal and external groups as required.
  • Responds to public, leadership staff, and Board Member inquiries.
  • Provides excellent customer service to Ridemetro internal and external customers.
  • Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Transportation, or related field.
  • Minimum of three (3) years experience in transportation, regional planning, or related field. One (1) year of internship in a Master's degree program in related field may be considered in lieu of 1 of the 3 years of work experience.
  • Experience in performing transportation and transit corridor planning, travel demand modeling preferred. Working knowledge of CUBE Software a plus.
  • Proficient with database software and Microsoft Office Suite desired. General knowledge in Activity-Based Model and basic knowledge of statistics desired. Good verbal and written communication skills. Professional certifications: AICP desired.
Additional Information:

Ridemetro is an equal opportunity employer and provides a safe and inclusive work environment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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