Transportation Planning

Transportation planning is a specialized field within urban and regional planning that focuses on developing strategies and infrastructure to ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable movement of people and goods. As an applied science, it utilizes data analysis, modeling, and forecasting to evaluate current transportation systems and predict future needs. Planners in this field work to create a balanced, multi-modal network—encompassing roads, public transit, pedestrian walkways, and cycling paths—that enhances community accessibility, supports economic development, and minimizes environmental impact, thereby shaping the physical form and social fabric of cities and regions.