Transportation Planning (Bike/Ped) Intern
Intern
Atlanta, GA, USA
Posted on Oct 8, 2026
Job Description
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.
The ARC Multimodal and Livability team in the Transportation Planning Department is seeking a part-time, temporary individual to be responsible for spatial data collection and processing to support active transportation planning. Also, the position will work with team members on bike network modeling, bikeway comfort index, etc.
The ideal candidate for this position will be familiar with working with spatial data to edit shapefiles, change field information, modify existing features, reshape and edit vertices. To be successful, the candidate should have solid time management skills, ability to work independently and possess a desire to learn, overcome challenges and solve problems.
This temporary position is not eligible for benefits, working up to 29 hours per week.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
About ARC:
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.
ARC Strategic Framework
Vision — ONE great REGION
Mission Statement
The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative, data-informed planning and investments.
Our Goals
Excellence | A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agency’s and our colleague’s success.
Equity | We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have, that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled, that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community, and that policy should be directed with impartiality, fairness and justice towards these ends.
Integrity | In our conduct, communication, and collaboration with each other and the region’s residents, we will act with consistency, honesty, transparency, fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.
Application Process
The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta region. ARC serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence, so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ARC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion or disability.
To request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please contact ARC at 404-463-3100 or Human Resources via email at [email protected].
ARC offers our full-time regular employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and more! For additional information, please visit: Employment at ARC - ARC (atlantaregional.org).
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Do you have experience or academic coursework related to transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering, geography, or a related field?
Do you have experience using GIS or analyzing transportation-related data, either through coursework, internships, employment, or other projects?
Have you used ArcGIS Pro?
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.
The ARC Multimodal and Livability team in the Transportation Planning Department is seeking a part-time, temporary individual to be responsible for spatial data collection and processing to support active transportation planning. Also, the position will work with team members on bike network modeling, bikeway comfort index, etc.
The ideal candidate for this position will be familiar with working with spatial data to edit shapefiles, change field information, modify existing features, reshape and edit vertices. To be successful, the candidate should have solid time management skills, ability to work independently and possess a desire to learn, overcome challenges and solve problems.
This temporary position is not eligible for benefits, working up to 29 hours per week.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Use ArcGIS Pro to review, edit, and update the REVAMP sidewalk dataset using available aerial and Google imagery to identify and complete missing or incomplete sidewalk information.
- Create, edit, and process geographic data using ArcGIS Pro.
- Work with OpenStreetMap (OSM) data and integrate it with other spatial datasets.
- Handle attribute data related to routes, links, and nodes.
- Assist in managing and updating street network data.
- Support the team in spatial analysis and visualization tasks.
- Collaborate with team members on project-based tasks and provide GIS-related insights.
- Assist with active transportation data collection, quality control, and analysis for bicycle and pedestrian planning projects.
- Support research and analysis related to bike network modeling, bikeway comfort, pedestrian bridge efficacy, and other active transportation initiatives.
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in city or regional planning, urban studies, GIS, geography, or related field;
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
- Master’s degree candidate in city and regional planning, urban studies, GIS or statistics or related field
- Working experience and knowledge in city and regional planning, urban studies, land use modeling, transportation modeling, statistical analysis, and database management
- Experience using census data and various local government data
- Experience with scripting or automation in Python for GIS tasks.
- Knowledge of transportation modeling or network analysis.
- Familiarity with spatial databases
- Comfortable using ArcGIS Pro for editing, managing, and analyzing spatial data.
- Ability to edit geographic features, including modifying existing features, reshaping geometries, and editing vertices and attributes.
- Familiarity with OpenStreetMap (OSM) data and tools.
- Understanding transportation concepts such as routes, links, and nodes.
- Basic knowledge of spatial data formats (e.g., shapefiles, geodatabases).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
About ARC:
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.
ARC Strategic Framework
Vision — ONE great REGION
Mission Statement
The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative, data-informed planning and investments.
Our Goals
- Healthy, safe, livable communities in the Atlanta metro area.
- Strategic investments in people, infrastructure, mobility, and preserving natural resources.
- Regional services delivered with operational excellence and efficiency.
- Diverse stakeholders engage and take a regional approach to solve local issues.
- A competitive economy that is inclusive, innovative, and resilient.
Excellence | A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agency’s and our colleague’s success.
Equity | We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have, that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled, that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community, and that policy should be directed with impartiality, fairness and justice towards these ends.
Integrity | In our conduct, communication, and collaboration with each other and the region’s residents, we will act with consistency, honesty, transparency, fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.
Application Process
The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta region. ARC serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence, so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ARC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion or disability.
To request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please contact ARC at 404-463-3100 or Human Resources via email at [email protected].
ARC offers our full-time regular employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and more! For additional information, please visit: Employment at ARC - ARC (atlantaregional.org).
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Do you have experience or academic coursework related to transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering, geography, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience using GIS or analyzing transportation-related data, either through coursework, internships, employment, or other projects?
- Yes
- No
Have you used ArcGIS Pro?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question