Senior Transit Fare Policy Analyst
WSPThis Opportunity
WSP is initiating a search for an experienced Senior Transit Fare Policy Analyst to contribute to the improvement of fare structures for transit systems. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on transportation systems and is available for both full-time and part-time positions.
This position may be located in Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; or other locations nationwide.
At WSP, we are motivated by our commitment to inspiring talented individuals to shape the future of transportation. Our teamwork-driven environment fosters community and growth, offering you a chance to be part of something impactful. Join us and help define the future of fare structures for transit systems.
Your Impact
Lead the development of short- and medium-term fare policies and pilots, analyzing their potential impacts on ridership, revenue, and equity to demonstrate your expertise and influence.
Utilize and maintain complex travel demand and fare models (such as TransCAD or FARES) to forecast the effects of fare changes.
Work with internal teams (e.g., Finance, Operations, Customer Experience) and external stakeholders (partner agencies, community groups) to ensure coordinated policy design and implementation.
Serve as an expert on equity considerations, ensuring all fare policies and programs comply with regulations such as Title VI, and overseeing the development of reduced fare programs.
Collaborate with fare technology teams to align policy decisions with system capabilities and implement new fare collection technologies and business rules.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University
10+ years of experience in transit agencies, specialising in fare structure development, analysis, and optimisation to advance ridership, revenue, efficiency, and equity goals.
Ability to develop and refine comprehensive fare policies, programs, and pilot initiatives, including reduced-fare, low-income, student, senior, and accessibility-related programs.
Proficiency in transportation modeling software (e.g., VISUM, CUBE, TransCAD), GIS, and strong statistical analysis capabilities.
Expertise in evaluating fare policy alternatives, including dynamic pricing, distance-based or zone-based fare structures, pass programs, and promotional or pilot initiatives.
Direct experience conducting Title VI equity analyses to ensure all fare policy proposals and model outputs comply with federal requirements.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $150,000-250,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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