The Senior Planner serves as the Transit Coordinator and works collaboratively with regional transit partners to advance the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA)'s transit planning efforts by assessing the transit system, evaluating transportation alternatives, identifying transit service improvements, and prioritizing transit projects for funding. Primary responsibilities include developing and advancing the transit components of the TPA's Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP); conducting multimodal corridor, passenger rail, and mobility studies; performing transit-supportive land use analysis; developing health impact assessments; overseeing the implementation of TPA-funded transit projects; improving transit service, access and regional connectivity; managing transit GIS data and updating Transit Development Plans; administering the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TD LCB), the Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) planning grant and all associated tasks; evaluating the Fixed Route, On-Demand, and TD paratransit system to identify and recommend efficiency improvements; and collaborating with transit partner agencies to update and develop their Transit Development Plan (TDP) and updating the Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (TDSP). Work is performed with a high degree of independence under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Multimodal.

Position duties include:

• Develop and advance the transit components of the LRTP and Regional Transportation Plan.
• Participate in public outreach and educational activities to share information and gather public input.
• Track and maintain transit-related performance measures and incorporate them into TPA plans.
• Collaborate with consultants, partner agencies, stakeholders, and the public in transportation planning.
• Participate in the development of local Transit Development Plans.
• Organize and participate in events to promote transit ridership and mobility options.
• Evaluate and recommend transit service modifications and services to improve efficiency; including proposing modifications to routes, stops, and schedules.
• Conduct multimodal corridor, passenger rail, and mobility studies.
• Perform transit-supportive land use analysis and health impact assessments.
• Conduct field reviews and identify transit access and safety improvements.
• Develop cost estimates for transit capital, operations, and maintenance improvements, including increased frequency and passenger rail service.
• Utilize transit demand modeling software to develop transit alternatives.
• Establish locally preferred alternatives and implementation plans for transit service using Federal and State grant funding.
• Oversee the implementation of TPA-funded transit projects in coordination with stakeholders, including the implementation of Quiet Zones with local government agencies.
• Improve transit service, access, and regional connectivity by promoting increased regional transit connectivity, supporting an enhanced fare collection system with regional interoperability, and integrating public and/or private regional transit services.
• Administer the TD LCB, and the CTD planning grant and serve as staff liaison, create agenda and backup materials for quarterly meetings and special subcommittee meetings, evaluate the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) annually, and complete all deliverables and quarterly reports and invoices.
• Evaluate the TD paratransit system and update the TDSP by continuously monitoring and evaluating the TD paratransit system, performing minor updates to the TDSP annually and major updates periodically, and reviewing applications for FTA Section 5310 funding.
• Manage transit GIS data of local transit services, facilities, and activity levels, monitor and evaluate transit performance measures using a GIS, and create data visualizations and maps using GIS.
• Create attractive documents and graphics using Adobe Create Suite.
• Prepare and present information at TPA meetings and to outside agencies and the public.
• Manage consultant work orders to implement assigned roles and responsibilities.
• Participate in and/or lead multimodal initiatives, including Complete Streets, Vision Zero, TOD, Shared Mobility, and first-last mile connections.
• Participate in partner agency committees.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned to meet agency needs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning or a related field and 6+ years of experience.
• Master's degree in urban/regional planning or a related field and 4+ years of experience.
• GIS experience analyzing transportation data and producing maps.
• Experience working with a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is preferred.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred.