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Transportation Planning and Policy

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Post-Baccalaureate CertificateCIP: 44.0403

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Blacksburg, Virginia

    210 Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield Dr., Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061-0131

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingMonitoringCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingWritingTime ManagementCoordinationSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationNegotiationInstructingActive Learning

Knowledge

TransportationEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyLaw and GovernmentGeographyCommunications and MediaEconomics and AccountingMathematics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityNear VisionSpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Study traffic delays by noting times of delays, the numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed
  • Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or
  • Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, or other aids to illustrate observations or conclusions.
  • Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utili
  • Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or pos
  • Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area m
  • Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
  • Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, contr
  • Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing
  • Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or
  • Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
  • Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenan
  • Direct the use of drones and autonomous vehicles for efficient and cost-effective delivery of goods and inventory management.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareObject or component oriented development softwareData base user interface and query softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareInventory management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGeographic information systemEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareCompliance softwareDocument management softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareLabel making softwareRoute navigation software

Tools

35 millimeter camerasData collectorsDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital plottersDrafting instrumentsDynamic message signsElectric timing devicesNotebook computersPavement cutting sawsPersonal computersPneumatic traffic countersPortable two way radiosPortable weight scalesRadar guns10-key calculatorsDigital camcordersDigitizersDrafting scalesGlobal positioning system GPS receiversLaptop computersLaser printersMicrofiche readersMulti-line telephone systemsOverhead projectorsLaser facsimile machinesRadio frequency identification RFID scannersBarcode scannersBarcoding labelsCell phones

Work Values

IndependenceRelationshipsSupportWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Traffic Technicians53-6041.00
  • Urban and Regional Planners19-3051.00
  • Supply Chain Managers11-3071.04
  • Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers11-3071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

  • Comprehensive delay studies — independently design and execute multi-location traffic delay studies, synthesizing speed, volume, and time data into actionable engineering reports.
  • Complex problem resolution — diagnose non-routine traffic flow problems at high-volume intersections by applying critical thinking and inductive reasoning to field and historical data.
  • Public and stakeholder communication — lead public-facing meetings and one-on-one discussions to explain traffic control policies, study findings, and planned improvements to diverse audiences.
  • Advanced data analysis — use analytical or scientific software and GIS platforms to model traffic patterns, evaluate system performance, and support corridor-level recommendations.
  • Technical graphics production — produce professional-grade diagrams, signal timing sheets, and traffic flow charts that meet departmental and engineering submission standards.
  • Systems evaluation — assess the effectiveness of existing traffic control configurations across an entire corridor or district, identifying systemic deficiencies and improvement priorities.
  • Legal and regulatory application — interpret and apply traffic law, government standards, and safety codes to field conditions, recommending compliant solutions without engineer prompting.
  • Presentation development — create and deliver data-driven presentations using presentation software to communicate study results to department leadership and partner agencies.
  • Multi-project time management — manage simultaneous field study assignments across multiple sites, independently scheduling resources and meeting established deadlines.
  • Mentorship of junior staff — guide emerging technicians through field data collection procedures, equipment operation, and report writing in day-to-day work settings.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
100%
Placement Rate
50%