Transportation & Bicycle Safety Interns

For this internship program, the Transportation Department recruits students in process of obtaining an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Graduate Degree in Urban Planning, Political Science, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or related field. These temporary positions are facilitated in the summer months and is a great way to gain experience while giving back to the community.

Internship Duties Include:

• Assist residents with registering their bicycles with the Schaumburg Police Department.
• Educate the public on bicycle safety.
• Inspect and evaluate maintenance of Schaumburg’s 90+ miles of bike paths and lanes.
• Deliver bicycle safety presentations to youth within the community.
• Promote Schaumburg’s bikeways and provide information regarding bicycling and public transit.
• Verify signs are in good condition.
• Collect traffic data to improve transportation.
• Perform quality control inspections on Pace buses, DART, and the Woodfield Trolley.
• Research transportation matters related to the village.
• Distribute safety materials, bike maps, bike to Metra guides, and trolley brochures.
• Set a great example of bicycle safety to other cyclists.
• Participate in bike events and community events such as National Night Out and the Schaumburg Farmers Market.

For more information on the Transportation & Bicycle Safety Interns, please call (847) 923-3856.

Thank you to our 2022 interns, Nick and Olivia, for a wonderful season!