Transport Planners play an important role in shaping the way we move within urban and rural areas. They combine technical skills with strategic thinking to develop transportation systems that meet the needs of communities while considering environmental and economic impacts. By analysing current transportation trends, forecasting future demands, and designing infrastructure projects, Transport Planners help ensure that cities and regions are accessible, safe, and sustainable. Their work involves extensive collaboration with engineers, government agencies, urban planners, and the public to create comprehensive transportation plans.
Imagine a vast network of trains and buses transporting people to the places where they work, live and play…and then watch this come to life. As a Transport Planner, you’ll work with people and groups from all sectors and walks of life to create a transport system that works for everyone.
Whether people choose to travel on feet, two wheels, four wheels or 145m long trains, you’ll help people get from point A to point B while maximising efficiency and improving patronage and operations.
As a visionary, you’ll create layouts, manage capacity requirements and perfect the art of diplomacy as you find solutions that best aligns the interests of all groups.
One moment, you’re taking a helicopter view of how people move around, understanding crowd movements, peak hours and individual journeys to understand people’s routines, wants and needs.
Next, you’re in their shoes, thinking of all walks of life from those rolling in prams to rolling in mobility scooters. Transport should be available to everyone — it’s important to be aware and empathetic of, and plan for, all different kinds of people and accessibility needs.
Forward thinking is also essential — no need for a crystal ball as you’ll use scientific models to consider future population growth and environmental factors, as well as the nitty gritty of government approvals processes.
Being a Transport Planner combines knowledge of analytical disciplines like geometry and engineering with creativity and design skills. If this unique combination of skills sounds like you, then why not give it a go?
