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CDL A Truck Driver

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$1.4K - $1.6K/wk

Drivers operate across structured freight corridors with steady customer demand and predictable ... Drivers operate late-model Freightliner and Kenworth trucks (2021 or newer) equipped with ...

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What is travel demand modeling?

A Travel Demand Modeling job involves analyzing and predicting transportation system usage based on factors like population growth, land use, and infrastructure developments. Professionals in this role use mathematical models and software to forecast travel patterns and assess the impact of transportation policies or projects. Their work helps inform transportation planning, traffic management, and infrastructure investment decisions. Typically, these roles require expertise in data analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), and modeling tools such as TransCAD, CUBE, or VISUM.

What does a travel demand modeler do?

A typical day for a Travel Demand Modeler involves gathering and analyzing transportation data, updating travel models, and running simulations to forecast traffic patterns. You'll often collaborate with urban planners, engineers, and public officials to interpret model results and present findings that inform infrastructure projects. Regular responsibilities include preparing reports, troubleshooting data issues, and refining model parameters to increase forecast accuracy. This role is both analytical and collaborative, requiring a balance of independent technical work and teamwork with stakeholders from various departments.

What skills and qualifications are needed for travel demand modeling?

To excel in Travel Demand Modeling, a professional needs a strong background in transportation planning, data analysis, and quantitative modeling, often supported by a degree in civil engineering, urban planning, or a related field. Familiarity with modeling software such as TransCAD, VISUM, CUBE, and proficiency in GIS and statistical tools like R or Python is highly valued. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help in interpreting data and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are vital for producing accurate travel forecasts and contributing actionable insights for transportation planning and policy decisions.

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Travel Modeling Intern

Orem, UT • On-site

Mountainland Association of Governments
51 - 200 employees
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$17.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Travel Modeling Intern
Planning - Orem, Utah (In-Person)
Applications Due: Aug 24th
Job Summary:
The Travel Modeling Intern will provide support to the Analytics division in the MAG Planning Department. MAG's Planning Department oversees transportation planning, programming, policy, data analytics, and community planning for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in Utah County and the Rural Planning Organization (RPO) in Summit and Wasatch Counties, providing a forum for discussion and cooperation among local government representatives concerning region-wide issues.
This role involves preparing and updating regional travel demand model input files in Bentley's Cube software, as well as other GIS data, maps, and tools to support regional forecasting and planning efforts. Tasks may also include data processing tasks in Python, R, Excel, or other data analysis software packages. Further tasks will involve running model scenarios and processing results for communication to broader stakeholders.
This is a part-time, up to 19 hours per week position expected to last no more than 6 months. Resume and cover letter must be submitted at mountainland.bamboohr.com/careers
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare input GIS data for the MAG forecasting models, which influence population projections and projects included in the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
  • Process and consolidate land use and transportation data for Summit, Utah, and Wasatch Counties.
  • Prepare transportation network input files for travel model scenario development purposes.
  • Run and process regional travel demand model scenarios.
  • Produce high-quality maps and datasets intended for key stakeholders.
  • Support GIS needs in other divisions in the MAG Planning Department.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Working towards a BS or MS degree in geography, urban planning, civil engineering, statistics, data science, or other related discipline
  • Experience working in Esri GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online)
  • An understanding of regional transportation and land use planning in Utah County
  • Experience using Google Workspace
  • Familiarity with programming tools (e.g., Python, R, HTML, etc.)
  • Willingness and ability to quickly learn new skills and proactively consider solutions to complex problems.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented attitude
  • Availability to work an average of 19 hours per week
  • Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle

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