Jobs / Science and research / 19-3099.01
Transportation Planners
Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.
- US jobs
- 37,100 (SOC 19-3099 group, "Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other")
- Median wage
- $101,110 a year
- Job family
- Science and research
Can agents do the work of transportation planners?
We read the evidence for the whole job family, Science and research: Some tasks (no change in 12 months)
Agents complete 20% or more of the tasks (or projects) on a direct benchmark.
Evidence: CORE-Bench, declared solved.
2% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark (figures for the SOC 19-3099 group).
- 14%Present research or technical informationNot measured
- 10%Analyze data to improve operationsNot measured
- 10%Coordinate with others to resolve problemsNot measured
- 9%Develop scientific or mathematical theories or modelsNot measured
- 9%Evaluate programs, practices, or processesNot measured
- 5%Advise others on legal or regulatory mattersNot measured
- 5%Assess characteristics or impacts of regulations or policiesNot measured
- 5%Develop research plans or methodologiesNot measured
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Direct evidence
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- 95.5%Claude Code + Claude Opus 4.5 (after manual regrading) · 3 Dec 2025Solved
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Also relevant
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- 64.8%Claude Code + Opus 5.5 (max) · 6 Oct 2026Strong
Typical tasks
From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.
- Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.
- Participate in public meetings or hearings to explain planning proposals, to gather feedback from those affected by projects, or to achieve consensus on project designs.
- Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning.
- Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues.
- Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections.
- Develop computer models to address transportation planning issues.
- Analyze information related to transportation, such as land use policies, environmental impact of projects, or long-range planning needs.
- Interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases.
- Design transportation surveys to identify areas of public concern.
- Collaborate with other professionals to develop sustainable transportation strategies at the local, regional, or national level.
- Evaluate transportation project needs or costs.
- Analyze information from traffic counting programs.
Other job titles for this occupation (18)
Planner · Program Officer · Transportation Analyst · Transportation Data Programs Manager · Transportation Planner · Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS) · Fleet Coordinator · Traffic Analyst · Transit Planner · Transportation Consultant · Transportation Designer · Transportation Logistics Analyst · Transportation Management Consultant · Transportation Modeler · Transportation Operations Specialist · Transportation Specialist · Transportation Systems Analyst · Transportation Technician (Transportation Tech)