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Position Summary The Public/Private Development team encourages economic development in the Commonwealth while preserving and enhancing the state transportation system. To that end, PPDU facilitates the environmental review and permitting of the transportation-related elements of private development projects in need of access to the state transportation system. Throughout the process, PPDU works with the MassDOT Divisions for Highway and Rail and Transit, as well as, the MBTA to coordinate the environmental process with the development permit process in order to expedite the review of project proposals and issuance of associated permits. PPDU works with the MassDOT Highway Division, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), and the MassDOT Rail and Transit Division, to coordinate the environmental process with the development permit process in order to expedite the review of project proposals and issuance of associated permits. A Co-op in this group will participate in preparing for Massachusetts Department of Transportation reviews of private developments requiring access to the state highway system, and perform a variety of related duties. Duties and Responsibilities: * Review transportation monitoring reports (TMRs) received for built private developments * Analyze and upload data from TMRs in TMR Developer Tool * Use traffic count data from the TMRs to establish local trip generation rate or equation for different land uses * Review and analyze impacts of all TDM components implemented by developments on traffic * Conduct research for land use and transportation mitigation around the country and summarize best practices * Assist PPDU Manager with SharePoint site document management About MassDOT: The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found atmass.gov/massdot-careers. MassDOT’s divisions include: Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions. This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered. Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply. * For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.. * For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722. * For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935 * An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.* * *The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. * *Job: Planning* *Organization: Massachusetts Department of Transportation *Title: *Transportation Planning Public/Private Development Co-op Spring 2025 Location: Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza Requisition ID: 240007LZ