The above is a summary of information about the skills and work experience needed for something called a “transportation planner,” as well as the nature of the work involved.
It says a bachelor’s or master’s would typically be needed–but does not say what the subject would be. I have never heard of a degree in “transportation planning.” Is there some other degree that would be applicable here?
Just on a guess - urban planning?
Transportation engineering is the best bet, but you might get an interview if you have a Masters in City Planning with a transportation specialization.
A degree in almost any technical field would probably provide the necessary background, those skills listed are pretty generic. Field-specific knowledge would be beneficial, but a competent person without any could pick it up, I’d imagine.
My son is working as transportation planner. His bachelor’s is in civil engineering, specializing in transportation and his master’s is specifically in transportation. He also spent two summers when he was in college working for a transportation consulting job here in Montreal. He now works for a company called Parsons-Brinkerhof, which goes back to the 19th century when they supervised the construction of some of the NY subways.
A civil engineering degree (with a focus on transportation) is the most common undergraduate degree for a transportation planner, but it’s not the only way to go. I know one planner whose undergrad degree was in sociology and several who majored in economics.
Most transportation planners have Master’s degrees in Urban, Regional, or Transportation Planning. The undergraduate major is less important if you have a Master’s in one of those categories.