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Transportation Faculty Opening at UT Austin: Forums: Calls for papers

Would you please post this information about a transportation faculty opening at UT Austin on the TMIP list-serve -- https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/125904.

We look forward to a wide and diverse pool of applicants.

Thanks,
Chandra.

Chandra Bhat
University Distinguished Teaching Professor
Joe J. King Chair in Engineering
Director, US Department of Transportation National University Center on Travel… https://tmip.org/content/transportation-faculty-opening-ut-austin?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

Gender in Travel Demand Models: Forums: I am organizing a session at TRB that will explore whether gender should be included in travel demand models. As part of that effort, I’m looking at if/how current travel demand models are including gender. I’ve started a Google sheet to gather information. You can either include info directly into that sheet or send me the info about your model (or models you work with) directly (mbina@camsys.com). I only… https://tmip.org/content/gender-travel-demand-models?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

Assistant professor in transportation resilience at UNC-Chapel Hill: Forums: Job postings UNC Chapel Hill is seeking a promising scholar who specializes in the field of resilience, particularly emphasizing transportation. This transportation-focused resilience research should delve into the interactions between human, institutional, and climate-induced hazards. The ideal candidate will adeptly employ *either* quantitative or qualitative research methods… https://tmip.org/content/assistant-professor-transportation-resilience-unc-chapel-hill?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

RFP - TRPA Travel Demand Model Updates: The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is requesting proposals for the services of a qualified vendor to provide Travel Demand Modeling expertise in accordance with the scope of services provided within the attached RFP. Services are requested as part of the current update to the activity-based Tahoe Travel Demand Model. https://www.trpa.gov/wp-content/uploads/documents/Travel-Demand-Model-Updates-RFP-240007.pdf?utm_source=dlvr.it https://tmip.org/content/rfp-trpa-travel-demand-model-updates?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

Job opportunities at WSP: Forums: Job postings

WSP is currently initiating a search for Travel Demand Modelers for our New York City and Seattle offices. Join our Advisory Services, Systems Analysis Group team and help shape the future! We are looking for individuals with strong analytic and communication skills interested in improving how we plan and assess transportation projects and programs. We offer regional and national opportunities to develop and apply… https://tmip.org/content/job-opportunities-wsp?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

Entry-Level Travel Demand Modeler/Data Scientist at WSP: Forums: Job postings

We are excited to announce that WSP is seeking an Entry-Level Travel Demand Modeler / Data Scientist in our New York City office. The following locations will also be considered: Seattle, Chicago.

To learn more and apply, click link:

https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=V8D6AK&cws=37&rid=15359

Here is an excerpt from the job description:

Your Impact

* Regional and national opportunities to develop and apply… https://tmip.org/content/entry-level-travel-demand-modelerdata-scientist-wsp?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

Job Opening: Oregon DOT Senior Transportation System Analyst: Forums: Job postings

All,

The Transportation Planning Analysis Unit within the Oregon DOT is hiring! Applications are due October 23rd and you can access information using this link: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem-...

Here is an excerpt from the job description: 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape how operations and mobility-related data and technical tools are integrated at the agency… https://tmip.org/content/job-opening-oregon-dot-senior-transportation-system-analyst?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

Travel Demand Modeler Position: Job postings. Ready to put the skills you’ve been learning to good use? Begin your career and gain hands-on experience at RS&H through working alongside accomplished professionals to complete challenging and meaningful projects. Explore your opportunities to connect with RS&H and add your voice to the conversation shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for our communities. All while collaborating with a great team of… https://tmip.org/content/travel-demand-modeler-position-1?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

RFQ - OKI Transit On-Board Survey: Forums: RFP postings

The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments is now accepting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for professional services to perform a transit on-to-off passenger count survey and an on-board origin and destination interview survey.

The Request for Qualifications can be found at here: https://www.oki.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RFQ_Transit_on_board_-FY24-to-be-republished-final.pdf.

SOQs are due by November 7, 2023, 2:00 p.m. EDT.

For more information about the… https://tmip.org/content/rfq-oki-transit-board-survey-0?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

via @nasemTRB Right-Turn-on-Red Operation at Signalized Intersections with Single and Dual Right-Turn Lanes: Evaluating Performance: The determination of the level-of-service (LOS) at signalized intersections is an important activity for decision-making in the allocation of resources for managing public roads, estimating the impact of new developments, and designing signal timing plans. There is a need to develop models of right-turn-on-red (RTOR) volume to permit users… http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/183034.aspx?utm_source=dlvr.it

Fresno COG Request for Proposals: Forums: RFP postings. Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) in partnership with Fresno Area Express (FAX), Clovis Transit, and Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA) is requesting proposals from consultants to conduct a countywide transit on-board survey. This project aims to develop the first ever countywide origin-destination on-board transit survey for the Fresno region. The survey should represent all the fixed… https://tmip.org/content/fresno-cog-request-proposals-0?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

RFQ: Consulting Services for FY 2024-25 Special Generator Surveys and Modeling On-Call: Forums: RFP postings. The Maricopa Association of Governments ("MAG") is seeking a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified consultants capable of providing professional services for the FY 2024-25 Special Generator Surveys and Modeling On-Call to form an On-Call list of consultants to provide services to MAG. Detailed SOQ requirements may be obtained… https://tmip.org/content/rfq-consulting-services-fy-2024-25-special-generator-surveys-and-modeling-call?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

Opening of a Senior Modeler Position in the San Francisco Bay Area: Forums: Job postings

from the beautiful and culturally-diverse San Francisco Bay Area!

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior modeler at Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)!   With growing
needs, our department has created this new modeler position and a forthcoming one in GIS. 

Now is an exciting time to work in travel modeling in the Bay Area region because we are… https://tmip.org/content/opening-senior-modeler-position-san-francisco-bay-area?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

Transportation Planner 6-Traffic and Revenue at CDM Smith! 2 openings, can be based in any of our North or West Region offices: Forums: Job postings
*These positions can be based in any of our North or West region offices.
Are you passionate about transportation finance, working with experts, and building high-performing teams? Join our industry-leading transportation finance team as a specialist in toll traffic and revenue analysis and forecasting!… https://tmip.org/content/transportation-planner-6-traffic-and-revenue-cdm-smith-2-openings-can-be-based-any-our-north?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

MPOs - Emerging Data: Forums: A question for MPOs: If we are going to organize a peer exchange on emerging data (e.g. location-based data, connected vehicle data), what topics or issues would be of most use and interest to you?  
Thank you.
https://tmip.org/content/mpos-emerging-data?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

via @nasemTRB AMS50 AMS50 Sep 23 Transportation and Property values https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IksYwBRveM&utm_source=dlvr.it

Micromobility Benefit/Cost ratio: Forums: 

We're currently conducting research on the benefit-to-cost ratio of micromobility, but we're facing challenges in finding this information. Does anyone have ideas on the average micromobility benefit-to-cost ratio in the nation or similar data from previous studies in some areas?

Thank you!

  https://tmip.org/content/micromobility-benefitcost-ratio?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

Traffic Impact: Tolls Off Tolls On: Forums: Calls for papers.
We're currently conducting research to look at what happens to traffic demand when a highway, bridge or tunnel switches from being toll-free to being tolled (and vice versa).
We're compiling case-studies at the moment. We have quite a few, but are looking to further expand our sample. Do you know of any examples?… https://tmip.org/content/traffic-impact-tolls-tolls?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

Using Replica in modeling:
My name is Josh, and I’m the transportation data analyst at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the MPO and environmental protection agency serving the Lake Tahoe watershed of California and Nevada. TRPA is a small agency, serving a permanent population of about 56,000, and I am the sole modeler on staff. We’re beginning the process of upgrading our travel demand model, and I was wondering if (or how) other agencies were… https://tmip.org/content/using-replica-modeling?utm_source=dlvr.it #tmip

via @nasemTRB TR News 345: Peaks and Valleys: Forecasting Recreational Travel Demand: National and state parks welcome millions of visitors annually, but seasonal surges can jam roads and overcrowd facilities. A TRB National Highway Cooperative Research Program project is harnessing smartphone data to develop recreational travel-demand models aimed at helping public lands transportation planners better forecast and manage congestion. "Peaks and Valleys: Forecasting… http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/183110.aspx?utm_source=dlvr.it