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How much do active transport jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for active transport in the United States is $20.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in active transport roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Active Transport often encounter challenges such as coordinating with multiple stakeholders, navigating regulatory requirements, and encouraging community engagement for walking and cycling projects. Addressing these challenges typically involves strong communication skills, effective project management, and continuous collaboration with local governments, urban planners, and the public. Staying updated on best practices and fostering partnerships can help Active Transport professionals successfully promote sustainable mobility initiatives.

What is active transport?

Active transport jobs are roles focused on promoting and supporting modes of travel that involve physical activity, such as walking, cycling, and using non-motorized vehicles. These jobs can include positions in urban planning, public health, advocacy, infrastructure design, and community engagement. Professionals in this field work to create safer and more accessible environments for active transportation, aiming to improve public health, reduce traffic congestion, and lower environmental impact. Active transport roles may be found in government agencies, non-profits, consultancy firms, and research organizations.

What is the difference between Active Transport vs Delivery Driver?

AspectActive TransportDelivery Driver
Required CredentialsDriver's license, possibly specialized vehicle licensesDriver's license, vehicle insurance
Work EnvironmentRoads, urban and rural areas, often on foot or bike for active transportRoads, urban and suburban areas, often using personal or company vehicles
Industry UsagePublic transportation, logistics, health and fitness sectorsFood, retail, courier services

Active Transport involves moving people or goods using human-powered methods like walking, biking, or public transit, often emphasizing health and sustainability. Delivery Drivers focus on transporting goods using vehicles, primarily for commercial purposes. While both roles require driving skills and licenses, active transport emphasizes physical activity and eco-friendly travel, whereas delivery drivers prioritize efficiency and timely deliveries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an active transport role, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Active Transport role, you need a solid understanding of sustainable transportation principles, urban planning, and public health, often supported by a relevant degree in urban planning, geography, or environmental science. Familiarity with GIS software, transport modeling tools, and relevant policy frameworks is typically required. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills help professionals collaborate effectively with communities and government agencies. These skills are crucial for designing, advocating, and implementing initiatives that promote walking, cycling, and other sustainable transport options.
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Infographic showing various Active Transport job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,891 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Active Transportation Planner (Transportation Planner II)

Fairfax County Government

Fairfax, VA • On-site

$70K - $84K/yr

Other

Posted 4 days ago

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Job Announcement

Since 1977, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has enhanced mobility, safety, and quality of life by planning, funding, implementing, and sustaining a multimodal transportation system that serves residents, businesses, and visitors throughout Fairfax County.
The Active Transportation Team is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative transportation professional to help advance the county's Active Transportation and Trails Plan and promote safe, accessible, and connected walking, biking, and rolling as viable modes of transportation.
This position performs active transportation planning, program development, implementation, and evaluation to support mode shift and expand participation in active transportation. Manages countywide education, encouragement, and engagement programs while collecting and analyzing program data, field observations, and community input to identify transportation needs, evaluate program outcomes, and improve active transportation programs and strategies.
In this role, you'll manage several countywide active transportation initiatives, including the Trail Ranger Program, Community Discount Program, Ambassador Program, and Adopt-a-Trail Program. You'll collaborate with the Education and Encouragement Program Manager, transportation staff, community organizations, volunteers, schools, businesses, advocacy groups, and other partners to strengthen these programs and advance county active transportation priorities.
Offers the opportunity to work directly with the community while applying transportation planning principles to programs that encourage more people to walk, bike, and roll. You'll help evaluate program effectiveness, identify barriers to active transportation, analyze trends and transportation needs, develop recommendations, and shape programs that support mode shift throughout Fairfax County.
Responsibilities include:

  • Planning, implementing, and evaluating countywide active transportation education, encouragement, and engagement programs that promote safe walking, biking, and rolling and support the county's Active Transportation and Trails Plan.
  • Managing assigned active transportation initiatives, including the Trail Ranger, Ambassador, Community Discount, and Adopt-a-Trail programs.
  • Applying active transportation planning principles to develop program objectives, implementation strategies, work plans, and performance measures.
  • Collecting and analyzing program data, field observations, and community input to evaluate program effectiveness, identify transportation needs and barriers, analyze trends, and develop recommendations.
  • Planning and facilitating community events, educational workshops, volunteer activities, outreach campaigns, and stakeholder engagement as components of active transportation planning and program implementation.
  • Developing educational materials, presentations, outreach strategies, and communications that increase awareness and participation in walking, biking, and rolling; coordinating volunteers and managing volunteer programs.
  • Building and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, advocacy groups, schools, businesses, volunteers, regional partners, and other stakeholders to advance active transportation goals.
  • Communicating active transportation plans, projects, programs, and planning information to the public and conveying
  • Preparing planning materials, data summaries, presentations, and findings to support program evaluation and active transportation planning and implementation.
  • Coordinating with transportation planners, engineers, county staff, and partner agencies to advance active transportation initiatives and independently manage small active transportation planning and implementation projects.
  • Attending evening and weekend meetings, community events, workshops, site visits, and outreach activities, as needed, typically several times per month.

For more information on the Fairfax County Department of Transportation, please click here. Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field; plus two years of professional experience in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with active transportation including bicycle and pedestrian planning.
  • Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating education, encouragement, public engagement, volunteer, or community-based active transportation programs.
  • Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative or quantitative data to evaluate program performance, identify transportation needs and trends, and develop recommendations.
  • Experience planning and facilitating community events, workshops, public meetings, or stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Experience building partnerships with community organizations, schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, volunteers, or other stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of active transportation planning principles, strategies, and best practices.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience using GIS/ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, online survey tools, event registration or volunteer management software, or other planning, data analysis, communications, or outreach tools.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, lift and handle materials with manual dexterity. Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, plans and documents. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and bicycle. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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