ISCO Unit Group 2164 Town And Traffic Planners
Definition
Town And Traffic Planners: Town and traffic planners develop and implement plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land and for traffic systems. They conduct research and provide advice on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use and traffic flows.
Tasks include -
(a) planning layout and coordinating development of urban areas;
(b) compiling and analysing data on economic, legal, political, cultural, demographic, sociological, physical and environmental factors affecting land use;
(c) conferring with government authorities, communities and specialists in fields such as architecture, planning, social science, the environment and the law;
(d) devising and recommending use and development of land, and presenting narrative and graphic plans, programmes and designs to groups and individuals;
(e) advising governments, companies and communities on urban and regional planning issues and proposals;
(f) reviewing and evaluating environmental impact reports;
(g) planning and coordinating the development of land areas for parks, schools, institutions, airports, roadways and related projects, and for commercial, industrial and residential sites;
(h) planning and advising on routing and control of road traffic and public transportation systems for efficiency and safety.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Land planner
- Traffic planner
- Urban planner
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Building architect- 2161
- Landscape architect- 2162
Occupations
| Occupation | Title |
|---|---|
| C2164.2 | ISCO Occupation Group 2164.2 Transport Planner |
| C2164.1 | ISCO Occupation Group 2164.1 Land Planner |
| C2164.3 | ISCO Occupation Group 2164.3 Urban Planner |
