Transportation Planner

Position Description The Transportation Planner serves as the administrator for the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, Safe & Equitable Mobility Action Plan (SEMAP), Living Streets program and Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund in the creation, maintenance and improvement of transportation facilities for the primary benefit of pedestrians and cyclists in Edina; supports implementation of the Climate Action Plan’s Transportation & Land Use Chapter strategies to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas emissions; and assists the Department with the planning and design of traffic operations, street reconstruction, and street maintenance within the City. Scope of Impact: The duties and responsibilities of this job are performed with latitude for independent judgment in accordance with Department and City policies, Federal, State and Local regulations and are based on detailed knowledge of Department operations. Work is subject to periodic review by the supervisor, who provides input on and approval of recommendations, and discusses assignments, priorities, and work. Directly supervises the Traffic Safety Coordinator Essential Functions Serves as the administrator for the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, SEMAP, and Living Streets program.. Develops and updates plans for the creation, maintenance and improvements of sidewalks and bikeways, including the prioritization of projects within the plan. Develops and updates street reconstruction and street maintenance capital improvement plans with the inclusion of sidewalks and bikeways, including the prioritization of projects. Develops and updates standards and policies for traffic operations. Serves as the City’s subject and technical matter expert on multi-modal transportation while leveraging and increasing the City’s internal and external knowledge base. Coordinates drafting the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. Coordinates implementation of multi-modal transportation strategies in the Climate Action Plan in collaboration with the Sustainability Division. Manages the PACS Fund budget. Receives yearly fund revenue information from Finance. Reviews year-to-date spending reports and monitors performance against plan making or recommending adjustments as necessary. Approves expenditures that are within budget and within the authorized approval limits of the job. Negotiates with vendors to ensure the most cost-effective alternatives are identified when planning expenditures. Identify alternative funding sources including grant research and writing in coordination with the Sustainability Division. Prepares annual reports summarizing each year’s PACS Fund expenditures and presents this to the City Council. Oversees the planning and design of traffic operations within the City. Coordinate traffic operations studies and written reports including traffic volume, speed, turning movements, origin and destination, accidents, and pedestrian/bicyclists. Receives and reviews resident requests for traffic control or calming devices throughout the City, conducts the appropriate level of analysis and makes recommendations. Reviews proposed development/redevelopment plans and City/County/State public improvement plans to determine if traffic operational and safety standards are met and recommends changes as necessary. Works with the Streets Division to properly and effectively manage and maintain street maintenance, street signage, pavement markings, and traffic signal maintenance. Serves as the staff liaison to Edina’s Transportation Commission (ETC). Provides support to the Commission in the form of technical research and advice. Performs cost analysis and impact analysis for Commission initiatives. Coordinate non-motorized transportation facilities (NMTF) marketing and promotional activities to educate residents, businesses and visitors. Provides supervision and leadership to full- and part-time staff.…

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