Resource Planner
Chicago Transit Authority - Chicago, IL
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Develops quantitative methods to understand service area travel behavior and improve CTA service allocation, analyze service area origin and destination travel behavior trends and encourages ridership growth by developing tools and processes for applying knowledge to the design and enhancement of routes. Assists the in the development of computer models to forecast ridership, fare policy impacts, operation and maintenance costs and network analysis. Responsible for the update of the bus and rail fleet management plans. Performs analysis in support of fleet development on behalf of Planning concerning capacity, compliance, maintenance, procurement and vehicle retirement projects. Assist in the development and support of service operational performance and quality of service analysis. Collects and manages information pertinent to the CTA's submittal to the National Transit Database and other reporting needs of the department. Performs ad hoc policy analysis and other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Urban Planning or Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline with academic instruction in transportation planning, operations, and/or policy analysis or a related undergraduate degree with two years of related work experience. Master's degree preferable.
Conceptual understanding of transit planning fundamentals, both economic and schedule-related.
Familiarity with data and information sources relevant to transportation planning.
Solid analytic and quantitative skills.
Aptitude for practical application of modeling methods to problem-solving.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience with effective design and delivery of presentations.
Ability to work and produce finished work products within a short-time frame.
Ability to exercise good judgment.
Experience with advanced analysis functions in Excel or similar quantitative tools. Familiarity with GIS software, databases and basics of computer programming.
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