About the role#
The Atlanta Regional Commission is seeking a part-time intern to join the Multimodal and Livability team within the Transportation Planning Department. This role focuses on spatial data collection and processing to support active transportation initiatives. You will work on projects involving bike network modeling, bikeway comfort indexing, and pedestrian infrastructure analysis.
What you'll do#
- Use ArcGIS Pro to review, edit, and update the REVAMP sidewalk dataset by identifying and filling in missing information using aerial and Google imagery.
- Create, edit, and process geographic data while managing attribute information for routes, links, and nodes.
- Integrate OpenStreetMap data with other spatial datasets.
- Assist in the management and updating of street network data.
- Support the team with spatial analysis, visualization tasks, and quality control for bicycle and pedestrian planning projects.
- Research and analyze topics such as bike network modeling, bikeway comfort, and pedestrian bridge efficacy.
- Collaborate with team members on project-based tasks and provide GIS-related insights.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in city or regional planning, urban studies, GIS, geography, or a related field.
- Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, including the ability to edit geographic features, reshape geometries, and modify vertices and attributes.
- Familiarity with spatial data formats such as shapefiles and geodatabases.
- Understanding of transportation concepts like routes, links, and nodes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team with high attention to detail.
- Experience with OpenStreetMap data and tools is preferred.
- Candidates pursuing a master’s degree in related fields, or those with experience in Python scripting, census data, or transportation modeling, are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Up to 29 hours per week.
- Compensation: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.
- This is a temporary, part-time position and is not eligible for benefits.
About Atlanta Regional Commission
The Atlanta Regional Commission operates as a nonprofit organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. It focuses on regional planning, transportation, and land use. The agency provides services for older adults and job seekers while maintaining research and data for regional decision-making. The staff size ranges from 51 to 200 employees.
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