Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Planner

Company Summary

Fairpointe Planning is a woman-owned, MWDBE-certified transportation planning firm headquartered in Nashville, TN, with an office in Greenville, SC. Our team brings more than 80 years of combined public and private sector experience, including executive leadership at the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority. We help local governments, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, and state Departments of Transportation build multimodal systems that improve access, strengthen communities, and move people forward. Our approach pairs technical rigor with inclusive, hands-on community engagement.

Position Summary

Fairpointe Planning is seeking a TDM Planner based in either the Nashville, TN or Atlanta, GA metropolitan area. Atlanta-based staff will work from home, and Nashville-based staff will work from our Nashville office. Both will spend time in person for client meetings, employer outreach, and community engagement across the Nashville and Atlanta regions and the Southeast. The successful candidate will support metropolitan planning organizations, transportation management associations, Community Improvement Districts, transit agencies, local governments, and state Departments of Transportation with TDM planning, program delivery, and performance measurement.

Key Job Duties

• Lead or support TDM plans, programs, and policies for public agencies, transportation management associations (TMAs), Community Improvement Districts, employers, and developers by:

◦ Assessing existing travel patterns, commute behavior, and parking conditions,

◦ Evaluating strategies, tools, and industry best practices, and

◦ Recommending programs, policies, and performance targets that reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips.

• Design and administer commuter surveys, employer outreach, and trip reduction programs, including carpool, vanpool, transit pass, bike and walk, and telework initiatives.

• Develop TDM ordinances, development review requirements, and site-level TDM plans, and support ongoing monitoring and compliance.

• Analyze survey, mode share, vehicle miles traveled (VMT), and program participation data to measure results and report outcomes to clients and funders.

• Evaluate parking management and pricing strategies and their connections to land use, transit, and active transportation.

• Develop outreach and marketing materials and campaigns that encourage people to try new travel options.

• Present findings and recommendations to elected officials, boards, employers, stakeholder groups, and the public.

• Support grant applications and program reporting, including Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funded programs.

• Build and maintain partnerships with employers, TMAs, transit agencies, MPOs, local governments, and community-based organizations.

• Stay current on TDM trends and best practices through industry associations such as the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) and continuing education.

Preferred Education and Experience

The ideal candidate has at least three years of professional experience in TDM, commuter services, transportation planning, or mobility program management with a consulting firm, TMA, transit agency, MPO, state Department of Transportation, or local government. A working knowledge of CMAQ program requirements and the federal metropolitan planning process is essential. Experience in the Nashville or Atlanta region is a strong plus, including work with the Greater Nashville Regional Council, WeGo Public Transit, Nashville DOT, TDOT, Georgia Commute Options, the Atlanta Regional Commission, Community Improvement Districts, TMAs, MARTA, or GDOT.

A bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, public administration, geography, marketing, civil engineering, or a related field is highly desirable. A master’s degree is preferred but not required. The TDM-CP credential from ACT, or a commitment to pursue it, is preferred. AICP certification is a plus.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience designing, launching, or managing TDM or commuter programs from concept through evaluation.

• Survey design and data analysis skills, with experience in Excel, online survey platforms, and ArcGIS Pro.

• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication, with the ability to turn program data into clear stories for decision-makers and the public.

• Comfort working with private employers and developers as well as public agencies.

• Ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines and to work independently in a remote setting.

• Ability to represent Fairpointe Planning professionally with clients, partners, and the public.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay depends on experience and qualifications. Fairpointe offers health insurance benefits and an optional 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of gross salary. Contact us for more information about benefits.

Work Environment and Travel

This position is based in either Nashville, TN or Atlanta, GA. Atlanta-based staff will work from home and will need a dedicated home workspace, reliable high-speed internet, and availability during core business hours for virtual team and client meetings. Nashville-based staff will work from Fairpointe’s Nashville headquarters. In either location, the role requires regular local travel for employer and client meetings, public meetings, outreach events, site visits, and data collection, with occasional overnight travel to project sites and other Fairpointe offices. A valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation are required. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fairpointe Planning is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by law.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position open until filled.