Ever since being introduced to ITE about 12 years ago, I have always felt a sense of community and camaraderie between its members. As a mostly volunteer organization, I have always been impressed with the professionalism and high standards that are strived for especially in the Western District. I have enjoyed many events, meetings, and conferences that has given me the opportunity to grow and expand my network of colleagues. Before joining ITE, I treated my career as a job. However, after joining, I have realized that this is a career which I can embrace and be a part of the larger industry. Because ITE has provided me with this realization, I want to continue to give back. I have held chair positions with ITE So Cal and just finished serving my five year commitment to the ITE So Cal board. I want to progress within the ITE community and that is why I am running for Secretary-Treasurer for ITE Western District.

ITE Western District is such an impressive district and I want to continue the legacy of it being one of the premier districts in the world. I also look forward to the opportunities to collaborate with the various sections and chapters across the district. Each has a unique set ups and challenges. I want to encourage the positives that each have and help solve problems that they may encounter.

In conclusion, ITE has given me a lot in my career and I would like the opportunity to continue to give back.

I am honored to be a candidate for ITE Western District Secretary-Treasurer. I believe my long-standing involvement with ITE combined with professional experience has prepared me to serve the District effectively. If elected, my priorities will include:

• Sustaining and Expanding ITE Western District’s Offerings – I will support the tradition of ITE being an organization of choice for transportation professionals by continuing the tradition of high-quality professional activities and resources in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.
• Championing Transportation Safety – Safety is the core of our work, and my career focuses on transit and roadway safety. I am proud of ITE putting safety at the forefront with the recently released ITE Safety Roadmap and Action Plan. I will continue to advocate for safety across all modes.

As a bit of background about me, I have been a member of ITE since my days as a student at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and have been active with the San Francisco Bay Area Section throughout my career. I have served through all levels of Section leadership, including through the challenges during COVID, and continue to contribute as the Section Administrator.

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure to attend ten annual meetings, where I’ve delivered six presentations. Additionally, I served on the LAC as the Hotel Chair for the 2019 Annual Meeting in Monterey.

Professionally, I lead the Safety, Planning, and Operations team in the Transit Engineering Section at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). My work integrates transportation engineering with transit operations and safety. Additionally, I have grown a specialization in organizational preparedness and operations during large scale special events, working on events like the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting and the 2025 NBA All-Star events. In recognition of my contributions, I was honored as a Mass Transit Magazine 40 Under 40 awardee in 2023.

I earned my degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and am licensed as a Civil and Traffic engineer in the State of California. I also hold PTOE certification, as well as US DOT Transit Safety Certifications (PTSCTP and TSSP for both bus and rail).

I would be honored to receive your vote in this election and look forward to the opportunity to serve the Western District. You can learn more about me at: tony4ite.com.