Leadership Corner
November 6, 2025
Former DOT Director Joins COMTO as Deputy CEO
Arlington, VA – COMTO is pleased to announce Tyra Redus, former Director of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization with the USDOT, as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Redus is a nationally respected executive and…
Transportation Industry News
November 17, 2025
COMTO Notes from The Hill: Airport Restrictions Lifted, Transit Agencies Targeted
Washington, DC – The government is open, and business is returning to normal at the nation’s 40 busiest airports following 9 days of flight cancellations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted the…
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Transportation Industry News
November 6, 2025
Flights Delayed at 40 Airports Due to Widespread Capacity Cuts by FAA
Washington, DC – Air travelers at some of the nation’s busiest airports will start feeling the impact of the government shutdown in flight cancellations and longer delays. On Wednesday, November 5, USDOT Secretary Sean…
Transportation Industry News
October 29, 2025
COMTO Convenes Transportation Leaders in Support of Small Businesses
Arlington, VA - As the small business community navigates changes to the federal DBE program, COMTO offered support in a joint webinar Monday, October 27, 2025. “We are stronger together,” COMTO President and CEO April…
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National News
October 9, 2025
Shutdown Impacts Air Travel
The Federal Aviation Administration is reporting short staffing at air traffic control centers as the government shutdown extends into its second week. According to Hollywood Burbank Airport officials, the air traffic…
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National News
October 8, 2025
Race and Gender Stripped from DBE Program
Washington, DC - As the federal shutdown continues, small businesses learn of major changes to the federal DBE/ACDBE programs. Effective October 3, 2025, the DOT will no longer accept race and gender-based presumptions…
National News
October 2, 2025
Small Businesses: Tools to Adapt and Pivot
Washington, DC – After a successful 2025 View from The Hill, COMTO continued its support of the CBC Transportation Braintrust. This year’s panel discussion focused on small business support and offered advice on ways to…
National News
October 2, 2025
Advocacy in Action for COMTO’s First Hybrid A View from The Hill
Washington, DC - An inspiring day of advocacy on Capitol Hill brought members of COMTO and Congress together for our first-ever hybrid A View from The Hill. Nearly 100 members gathered inside the Rayburn House Office…
National News
August 13, 2025
Registration Open: 2025 A View From the Hill
Registration is now open for COMTO’s A View From the Hill! Join us on September 25, 2025, at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC from 8AM to 12PM. This hybrid event will allow COMTO members to hear from…
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Transportation Industry News
July 9, 2025
COMTO Notes from The Hill: USDOT Announces Major Regulatory Reforms and Financing Program Expansions
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced two significant updates that aim to speed up infrastructure project delivery and expand access to low-cost financing to strengthen the nation’…