National News
February 2, 2026
Registration Now Open for COMTO's 55th Anniversary Conference
Register today for our 55th National Meeting & Training Conference. This year, we celebrate a milestone anniversary from July 25 - 28, 2026, in the city where COMTO was founded in 1971, Washington DC. Transportation…
February 19, 2026
COMTO Honors the Life of Rev. Jesse Jackson The Civil Rights Icon Served as Keynote Speaker in 2014
Arlington, VA – The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) released a statement today on the passing of civil rights icon, the Reverend Jesse Jackson. COMTO was founded 55 years ago at Howard University…
National News
January 14, 2026
2026 Call for Papers Now Open!
Are you ready? COMTO will host its 55th National Meeting and Training Conference from July 25–28, 2026, in Washington, DC. This year, we celebrate a milestone anniversary back in the city where COMTO was founded in 1971…
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…
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…
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Transportation Industry News
November 6, 2025
COMTO Notes from The Hill: 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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Transportation Industry News
October 9, 2025
COMTO Notes from The Hill: 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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Transportation Industry News
October 8, 2025
COMTO Notes from The Hill: 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…