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Transit Field Researcher

Transit Field Researcher

Urban Mapping is embarking on a transportation mapping project and needs help from intelligent and reliable freelancers in your city. If you have an interest in geography, urban planning, transportation infrastructure or related areas, this position may be for you. Using a variety of proprietary tools and resources, you will conduct research on the mass transit system in your city. The research will be in the field, meaning you will spend time riding the transit system to collect vital information. You must physically reside in the city we are researching and be familiar with the public transportation system in question. This will be a short term project; we expect 1-2 weeks with a minimum of 25 hours per week required.

Minimum Requirements:
* Strong computer skills (PC/Mac)
* Detail oriented
* High speed Internet connection
* Interest/curiosity about public transportation

To learn more, please forward a resume and brief note of interest to timothy@urbanmapping.com. In the subject line of the email write “Transit Research”. State your availability and where you live. Pay is commission based and ranges from $15-$20/hour. You may read more about us at www.urbanmapping.com.