Forte and DiTaranti of VHB appointed to WTS-Greater New York Chapter Board of Directors

Sandra Forte, VHB

New York, NY Sandra Forte, senior transportation analyst at VHB, has been elected as 2016-2017 NY vice president of the WTS-Greater New York (WTS-GNY) Chapter Board of Directors, joining Lisa DiTaranti, PE, VHB’s Northeast director of transit and rail, who has been re-elected in her position as director-at-large.

An international organization, WTS is dedicated to building the future of transportation through the global advancement of women. Helping to lead WTS-GNY, Forte and DiTaranti will serve alongside industry leaders of New York and New Jersey’s transportation community to help women find opportunities and recognition in the transportation industry while promoting smart and sustainable transportation solutions. WTS-GNY is one of nearly 50 chapters worldwide

Lisa DiTaranti, VHB

that creates experiences, expands opportunities, and provides leadership in the global transportation community for women.

Based in the Long Island office, Forte is contributing to a variety of private and public transportation projects for VHB, including traffic impact analyses and pedestrian safety studies. DiTaranti directs the Northeast Region’s transit and rail practice while leading major public transportation projects in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and elsewhere, including Washington D.C.

“Embarking on my first year on the Board of Directors, I am honored to be elected by my peers as Vice President and will continue our commitment to building a stronger transportation system,” said Forte. “I am eager to collaborate with and learn from the metropolitan area’s respected transportation professionals to advance our common goals for the future of transportation, and the advancement of women’s opportunities and recognition in the transportation industry.”

VHB has been a dedicated supporter of WTS-GNY since the organization’s formation more than 30 years ago, and they have continued that commitment through their chairman sponsorship and involvement in the Mentoring Program and the Transportation YOU Committee. In 2013, VHB was named WTS-GNY Employer of the Year.

The newly elected 2016-2017 WTS-GNY Board of Directors includes: president, Polina Knaster of HDR; NJ vice president, Colleen Connelly of Malick & Scherer; treasurer, Elizabeth Hynes of Parsons; secretary, Donna Tafro of MTA; and directors-at-large, Keri Cibelli of AKRF, Ella McLeod of MTA NYCT, Portia Henry of PANYNJ, and Ani Toncheva of Wilson Ihring. The new Board of Directors was installed at the WTS-GNY 2016 Annual Meeting on January 28.

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