Pukar Bhandari
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Pukar Bhandari

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Professional Overview

I am an aspiring Associate Transportation Planner with a Master’s in City & Metropolitan Planning and a background in architecture, specializing in data-driven, multimodal strategies that advance equity, sustainability, and community well-being. I have over three years of hands-on experience in multimodal system evaluation, GIS modeling, benefit-cost and economic impact analysis for state and regional projects. I am skilled in leading interagency programs, managing complex contracts, and engaging diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative, resilient, and accessible transportation solutions grounded in inclusive, community-driven planning.


Work Experience

  • Associate Transportation Planner | Metro Analytics | June 2023 - Present
  • Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant | University of Utah | August 2021 - May 2023
  • GIS Data Analyst | Energy & Geoscience Institute | June 2022 - August 2022
  • Associate Architect | Prabal Thapa Architects | June 2020 - July 2021
  • Architect & Planner | Urban Park Nepal Pvt. Ltd. | January 2019 - June 2020

Education

  • Master of City & Metropolitan Planning | University of Utah | August 2021 - May 2023
  • Bachelors Degree in Architecture | Tribhuvan University | October 2013 - August 2018