Transportation planner (public planning)

Transportation planners (public sector) develop the policies and plans that shape how people and goods move within a region. The work involves modelling travel demand, planning transit and road networks, consulting communities, coordinating between agencies, and balancing mobility, safety, cost, and environmental goals.

They work for transport authorities and local governments. The role suits analytical, collaborative people who can combine technical modelling with public engagement, navigate the politics of transport decisions, and think long-term about how a region's mobility should develop.