Urban is proud to announce that Anthony Nicastro, PE, LEED GA, and Rose Rinker, PE, have been recognized by the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association (GVF) as Top Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Professionals Under 40. This award honors leaders who are using innovative transportation solutions to improve access and promote sustainable commuting alternatives. 

“GVF presents the Top TDM Professionals Under 40 awards to ambitious leaders in our industry who are working to find creative solutions to improve our quality of life through TDM,” said Rob Henry, GVF’s Executive Director. “Congratulations to Anthony and Rose. Our long-time partner Urban Engineers has been a consistent and strong supporter of TDM and GVF, and we truly appreciate our partnership, working together to improve our region.”

 

Mr. Nicastro serves as Urban’s Team Leader for Constructability and Value Engineering, where he advances safe, sustainable, and efficient transportation through multimodal solutions that benefit all users. He reviews projects to identify time and cost savings and advises on the most effective methods to achieve project goals. Mr. Nicastro supports several critical public infrastructure programs, including the SEPTA Trolley Modernization Constructability Task, which is removing barriers to access for riders, and the Commerce Street Connector, which focuses on enhancing transit, pedestrian, and bicycle connectivity.

As a Design Engineer, Ms. Rinker champions safer transportation by prioritizing people over vehicles through her commitment to Complete Streets and Vision Zero projects. These projects demonstrate her dedication to TDM initiatives. Ms. Rinker’s key achievements include enhancing community safety through the Roosevelt Boulevard Direct Bus Station Design, Old City Market Street Improvements, and the Portzer Road Roundabout Project. All these projects aim to reduce crashes and enhance pedestrian spaces, bicycle connectivity, and transit access by utilizing strategies such as road diets, bus bump-outs, and elevated bike lanes.

“Anthony and Rose’s recognition is a testament to their hard work and dedication,” said Jim Bilella, PE, President and CEO of Urban Engineers. “Their commitment to delivering safe, sustainable infrastructure is invaluable to our clients and the communities we serve.”

GVF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocating for a sustainable transportation network in the Greater Valley Forge Region. The annual awards highlight the vital role professionals like Anthony and Rose play in shaping the future of transportation and improving community well-being.