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The University of Cape Town’s Department of Civil Engineering offers an undergraduate BScEng degree programme in civil engineering, and hosts a number of research groups which form the locus of research activity and postgraduate teaching in the Department. More information on the Department’s teaching and research activities can be found at www.civil.uct.ac.za. One of the Department’s research groups is the Centre for Transport Studies. The Centre undertakes research and postgraduate teaching activities in the broad field of urban passenger transport systems. Particular current research interests range across public transport systems and paratransit regulation, non-motorised transportation, travel behaviour change, intelligent transport systems, land use-transport system relationships, travel surveys and transport modelling, and project evaluation. An important current source of research funding is through the Centre’s the involvement in ACET (African Centre of Excellence for Studies in Public and Non-motorised Transport), a CoE funded by the Volvo Research and Educational Foundations. More information on the Centre and its involvement in international research networks can be found at www.cfts.uct.ac.za and www.acet.uct.ac.za.

For more information, contact Roger Behrens at Roger.Behrens@uct.ac.za.

The state advocacy organizer builds, strengthens and maintains a state network of diverse organizations, public agencies and partners to achieve the following three main policy objectives:

1. Leverage funding for bicycle and pedestrian construction projects, including the award and obligation of federal Safe Routes to School and Transportation Enhancements funds.
2. Facilitate additional street-scale improvements through the adoption of Complete Streets policies, design guidelines that support active transportation, and other mechanisms at state, regional and local levels.
3. Advance joint-use agreements through state level policies and agreements between cities and school districts.

All policies must benefit lower-income communities and are intended to improve the built environment and increase physical activity to help reverse childhood obesity.

The organizer will possess strong skills in recruiting and organizing network partners and building action teams to achieve the three main policy objectives. He or she will also be responsible for ensuring sustainability of the project and position by securing on-going funding for 2014 and beyond.

For more information, see http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/about/contacts/state-advocacy-organizers.

Description

The Detroit Department of Transportation is seeking student candidates for Professional Development Program positions within the Strategic Planning and Scheduling Division for Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter of 2011. We are seeking students with backgrounds in Urban Planning, Public Administration and like disciplines to help in data analysis and interpretation, research, performance measures and service monitoring. Students work between 12-16 hours a week (at least 4 consecutive hours per day) during Fall/Winter, and a maximum of 30-40 hours a week during the Spring/Summer. Start and end dates are flexible. Positions may include compensation.

Submission Deadlines:

Spring/Summer positions: March 10th, 2011 (April-August)
Fall and Winter positions: September 15th, 2011 (September-December)

For more details about the program, please request the DDOT Professional Development Program Overview; to apply please see contact information at the bottom of this notice.

Student Eligibility

Students in good standing at an accredited college or university are eligible to apply. Specific interest in public transportation, public service and in government operations is expected. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled graduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA, or senior-level undergraduates with a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Though the development program gives students a primary contact and close work with DDOT staff, self-motivated students and students demonstrating strong project leadership fit best in our office environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel is required. Skills in GIS, statistical analysis, travel demand modeling or project funding are a plus. Skills for each position vary. Qualified applicants will be able to fulfill one of the below profiles.

Position Profiles

Woodward Light Rail

To work with Strategic Planning and Scheduling Division Manager

Projects include:

Reviewing, editing and writing reports and documents related to the Woodward Light Rail (LRT) project, assisting with public hearings, working with other divisions of DDOT, consultants, other City Departments, and MDOT, etc.

Skill Profile:

Ability to interpret data using appropriate planning methods and statistical techniques; familiarity with databases and their management; standard transportation planning principles, methods and processes, including land use planning; strong research skills; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to prepare written reports, surveys and recommendations.

Performance Measurement and Service Monitoring

To work with Service Monitoring Planner and Scheduling Manager

Projects Include:

On-time service performance measurement; route structuring; analysis and review of ridership and ride-check/point-check data; analysis and review of Automatic Vehicle Locator and Automatic Passenger Counter data; analysis of scheduling data (Trapeze); data collection survey design.

Skill Profile:

Ability to interpret data using appropriate planning methods and statistical techniques; familiarity with databases and their management; standard transportation planning principles, methods and processes; strong research skills; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to prepare written reports, surveys and recommendations.

General Planning

To work with the Strategic Planning and Scheduling Division Planning Assistant

Projects Include:

Assistance updating strategic plans and policies; assistance with non-motorized projects (complete streets, bicycle and pedestrian planning); revision of service strategies for suburban, high school and university ridership; fare development, restructuring and scenario planning; special events planning; development of social media and communications materials.

Skill Profile:

Ability to interpret data using appropriate planning methods and statistical techniques; familiarity with databases and their management; standard transportation planning principles, methods and processes, including land use planning; strong research skills; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to prepare written reports, surveys and recommendations.

To Apply

Please e-mail a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts to the contact provided below, including an e-mail subject line in the following format:

(Season) 2011, (Position Applying For), (Your Name)
e.g.: Spring/Summer 2011, General Planning, Hannah Kelley

A letter of recommendation is not necessary, but two references are requested for persons competent to comment on your qualifications for this position.

Due to volume of applications and limited staff time, applicants not selected for consideration will not be contacted.

Hannah Kelley
Planning Assistant
City of Detroit – Department of Transportation
Strategic Planning Division
1301 E. Warren
Detroit, Michigan 48207
Office: (313) 833-9647
Fax: (313) 833-5493
Email: HanKel@detroitmi.gov

Revised 8/18/2011 HK

Once again an opportunity emerges for a Transportation Planning Intern/Work-Study Student with the City of Ann Arbor. We are looking for someone for this summer with the potential to continue through next winter. We would like to fill this position quickly and would welcome applications ASAP. Interested applicants can forward their expression of interest and resume to ecooper@a2gov.org. In a few days, a formal position posting and application will be available on the city’s website. All applicants will be advised to complete the formal application when it becomes available. The position description follows.

The Transportation Planning Intern reports to the Transportation Program Manager in the Systems Planning Unit at the City of Ann Arbor. Systems Planning is responsible for infrastructure planning for the city. Its sister unit, Project Management, is responsible for the engineering of infrastructure in the city. The City’s transportation plan update can be found on the web at: http://www.a2gov.org/government/publicservices/systems_planning/Transportation/Documents/2009_A2_Transportation_Plan_Update_Report.pdf The transportation planning group works on all areas defined in that document. Significant project coordination with external stakeholders is also a fundamental part of this position. Seeking graduate level students with an undergraduate degree or background in transportation planning or related field. Work Study eligibility and working knowledge of specialty software including GIS, CAD, and desktop publishing preferred.

Start timeframe May 2011.

Tasks include:

• Implementation activities related to the City’s Transportation Plan
• Continued implementation of the City’s Non-Motorized Plan, including
  • Research of policy issues relating to Non-Motorized transportation
  • Develop materials for public information and education as part of the Walk, Bike, Drive campaign
  • Data collection of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists in the City
  • Coordination between Systems Planning and Project Management
  • Planning and layout for on-road bicycle facilities – GIS or CAD skills a plus!
• Facilitation of the Alternative Transportation Committee
• Support on the City of Ann Arbor’s Model for Mobility concept
• Assist in executing the City of Ann Arbor employee transportation options program.
• And all other tasks as assigned – of course!

For more information, contact Eli Cooper at ecooper@a2gov.org

Buro Happold is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm with 22 offices worldwide.  The Environment and Infrastructure group in the practice delivers sustainable infrastructure design for large scale master plans all over the world and within the united states.  The E&I team in New York is an integrated team of energy engineers, water engineers, transportation engineers and specialist disciplines which deliver comprehensive and integrated infrastructure plans.

The open position is for a Senior Transportation Analyst with at least a Masters degree or 5 years experience in transportation analysis and transportation planning.  The role is broad ranging from high level analysis of multi-modal transportation planning principles for large scale master planning projects to technical analysis of proposed transit and highway designs to parking analysis for single building projects.  The position will be expected to perform calculations, run transportation simulation models, write reports, prepare graphical presentations and draw using a variety of software.

The position is in the New York office of Buro Happold within the Environment and Infrastructure group and is open immediately.

For more information on Buro Happold
www.burohappold.com

For more information on the position, please contact Byron Stigge with your resume
Byron.Stigge@burohappold.com

The Detroit Revitalization Fellows Program is designed to attract, develop and retain promising young professionals who will help lead the economic revitalization and development of Detroit. This talent pool is being cultivated in order to build the capacity of public, for-profit, nonprofit and quasi-public organizations, including Detroit’s anchor institutions. The Detroit Fellows program is an outstanding opportunity for those looking to build a career in the fields of economic and business development, real estate and urban planning. It is also an outstanding opportunity to be a key contributor to the transformation of Detroit… to creating the Detroit of tomorrow.

The Detroit Revitalization Fellows Program is modeled after the successful Rockefeller Foundation Redevelopment Fellowships launched in 2007 in New Orleans.  That program, administered by the Center for Urban Redevelopment Excellence at the University of Pennsylvania, enabled key redevelopment organizations in New Orleans to recruit qualified professionals from across the country to work on the rebuilding process there.

More information at http://wayne.edu/detroitfellows/