Transportation Analyst

Overview

This position performs difficult professional work analyzing transportation and traffic operations related issues. Under supervision of the Assistant Traffic Chief, responsibilities include review and comment on engineering and construction plans, site plans, maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans, and supervises the maintenance of traffic operations within the City. May be assigned additional roles such as Multi Modal/Transit Coordinator, Bike Coordinator/Resident Relations, or Transportation Operations.

• Reviews new land development projects and engineering and construction plans to assure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures; and makes recommendations for necessary revisions to improve and/or maintain all modes of transportation.
• Assists in the development of long-range pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and roadway transportation facility plans.
• Meets with property owners, lawyers, engineers, contractors, residents, etc. to discuss projects or explain future projects as they relate to transportation.
• Addresses questions and comments received from the public.
• Updates and develops various transportation maps.
• Attends meetings with other agencies and boards.

• Manages the City’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and Bus Shelter Maintenance Program.
• Assesses transportation-related fees for new and existing developments.
• Addresses questions and comments received regarding community transit needs.
• Reviews TDM Plans for new developments and TDM Annual Reports for existing developments.
• Meets with property managers to ensure continuation of developments’ TDM Programs.
• Coordinates the implementation and continuation of new and existing City Transit Programs.
• Promotes alternative modes of transportation and the City’s TMI through organizing and attending mobility-related events and the creation, development and distribution of promotional items/literature.
• Prepares, Updates and Maintains the City’s Traffic Website.
• Develops GIS maps for the Traffic Division.

• Manages the City’s Traffic Calming Policy and aids residents with implementation of the Program.
• Prepares Federal, State or County grant applications for development of Bike/Pedestrian/Public Transportation or related Projects.
• Researches potential grant funding sources.
• Manages bicycle/pedestrian planning, including sidewalk and bike lane requests.
• Coordinates implementation of the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
• Prepares programs and presentations to encourage alternate modes of transportation.
• Reviews Site Plans for Public Works Review (PWR) to ensure consistency with the City’s Land Development Regulations and the Engineering Design Standards Manual.
• Researches and analyzes technical and policy issues on roadway and transit transportation facility needs and makes recommendations.

• Reviews and approves Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations on requests to update traffic signage and pavement markings.
• Develops conceptual schematic depicting traffic improvements.
• Provide support to traffic management center (TMC) real-time activities and coverage.
• Review MOT plans and field verify traffic operations within construction zones.
• Provides operational support to Traffic Division.
• Coordinates and prepares studies, reports, grants, analyses, correspondence, and recommendations relating to transportation operations.

• Participates in developing relevant elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Provides public presentations and reports on transportation policy recommendations and projects.
• Provides liaison activities support for Advisory Boards.
• Prepares responses to residents, businesses, and other stakeholder’s traffic related concerns or complaints.
• Draft Resolutions for Council approval.
• Attends transportation meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Coordinates the review of design plans provided by other agencies (Florida Department of Transportation/FDOT,…