Transportation for America Research Fellowship (Posted: Feb 20, 2009)

The Transportation for America Campaign seeks a Fellow to undertake research in support of national transportation policy reform. This is a tremendous opportunity for a recent graduate to learn about federal transportation policy and reform issues while performing applied research on federal, state and local transportation programs.

Transportation for America is a growing and diverse coalition focused on creating a national transportation program that will take America into the 21st century by building a modernized infrastructure and healthy communities where people can live, work and play. To find out more about Transportation for America visit the www.t4america.org.  The campaign is staffed by Smart Growth America andReconnecting America.

Job Description for Transportation Analyst – Planning for Operations (posted Feb 20, 2009)

 Science Applications International Corporation’s (SAIC) Transportation Research Division currently has an opening in McLean, VA for a Transportation Analyst to provide support in the area of transportation planning for operations.  This position will contribute significantly to national level projects to advance planning for operations typically within metropolitan planning organizations and their planning partners including local and state departments of transportation and transit agencies.  Work may include developing the conceptual foundations for this emerging area, researching and writing guidebooks, developing practitioner workshops, and other activities that assist regional planners and operators to effectively plan for operations.  Transportation operations refers to activities to  traveler information, traffic signal coordination, incident management, transit system management, freight mobility management, work zone coordination, and special events operations.  Activities will involve regular interactions with clients, project management, and business development. 

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