Verkehrsplanerinnen

Verkehrsplanerinnen are professionals who specialize in transportation planning within urban and regional contexts. The term is the feminine form of Verkehrsplaner and is used to refer to women working in this field. In practice, Verkehrsplanerinnen often work alongside male colleagues, and teams may include planners of multiple genders. Their work centers on designing and evaluating mobility systems to improve efficiency, safety, and accessibility while reducing environmental impact.

Their tasks include analyzing travel demand and traffic operations, assessing the performance of public transport, and planning networks for cars, bicycles, and pedestrians. They develop concepts for streets and corridors, manage traffic and urban upgrade measures, and conduct traffic impact assessments for new developments. They often create traffic models and perform simulations, work with geographic information systems, and evaluate policy measures, safety considerations, and health and environmental effects. Public participation and clear documentation are typically part of their responsibilities.

Verkehrsplanerinnen are employed in municipal planning departments, regional authorities, engineering and consulting firms, or research institutions. They collaborate with civil engineers, urban planners, architects, transport operators, and policymakers, translating technical analyses into actionable plans and proposals for decision-makers.

Education and training usually involve a university degree in urban or regional planning, civil engineering, or related fields, with specialization in transportation planning or mobility. Advanced degrees or professional training in traffic engineering, GIS, or data analysis are common. The profession supports sustainable urban development by promoting multimodal mobility, safety, and climate-conscious design, and it increasingly relies on data-driven methods and digital tools.