Transportation Planning Public/Private Development Co-op Fall 2026
About The Position
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. 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 culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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