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Transport planners work on policies, plans and projects relating to all kinds of transport systems. This includes roads and the use of cars, lorries and buses, rail networks, pedestrian systems for walking or cycling, and air travel.
Transport planners look at ways to improve these systems or how new systems can be implemented in certain areas. They will take into consideration issues such as climate change, the economy and the environment. The work of transport planners is often related to government policies and initiatives, such as trying to change the travel behaviour of people by encouraging them to reduce their car use and take up walking, cycling or public transport.
Work can be carried out on different levels from local to international and may include tasks from initial ideas through to design, completion and reviews.
This profession is not all about hiding away, conducting research, analysing things and writing reports: there is also a client-facing aspect to the transport planner profession. In order to plan and implement projects effectively, you’ll be required to coordinate and communicate with other organisations on a frequent basis, such as transport authorities, representatives of local councils, residents, engineers and commercial transport providers.
