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…
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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Media
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…
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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Media
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’…
June 12, 2025
COMTO Bylaws Review
Future Focused: Strengthening COMTO for the Path Ahead COMTO’s strength lies in its mission. Our core values of ensuring transportation serves all, connecting untapped talent to opportunities, and empowering…
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Media
May 19, 2025
COMTO Notes from The Hill: “We will do more with less”- Duffy Defends DOT staffing shortages, seeks bigger budget for FY2026.
“We will do more with less”- Duffy Defends DOT staffing shortages, seeks bigger budget for FY2026. Washington, DC – Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy testified before the House Appropriations Sub-…
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Media
May 5, 2025
COMTO Notes from The Hill: Duffy unveils plans to recruit and retain air traffic controllers, enforce compliance.
Duffy unveils plans to recruit and retain air traffic controllers, enforce compliance, and cut “stupid waste of money” in infrastructure research. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy makes sweeping announcements…