Malik Yoba and Majora Carter Join Hundreds of Transportation Leaders to Discuss Community Building at Premier Industry Event

July 11, 2025
Top Quote Over 800 transportation professionals from across North America will be in New York to discuss access, innovation, and community building in transportation. End Quote
  • New York, NY (1888PressRelease) July 11, 2025 - Over 800 transportation professionals from across North America will be in New York to discuss access, innovation, and community building in transportation. The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) is proud to announce its 54th National Meeting & Training Conference, which will be held from July 12-15, 2025 at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City. The theme for this year’s premier industry event is “Transportation for Connected, Thriving, Sustainable Communities”. The conference will provide invaluable insights into leadership and workforce development, technology and innovation in transportation, and access and opportunity in project delivery.

    COMTO’s 2025 National Meeting & Training Conference promises to be an exciting and transformative event for all those involved in the transportation industry. Whether you're looking to enhance your professional development, stay ahead of industry trends, or collaborate with other professionals at all levels, this conference is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

    Featured speakers include Dr. Malik Yoba, actor, entrepreneur, philanthropist and social justice warrior, as well as Majora Carter, who is a Peabody award winning, urban revitalization strategist and social enterprise pioneer. Both changemakers will join COMTO’s President & CEO, April Rai for an intimate Fireside Chat on how they are building sustainable communities.

    This annual event will bring together transportation professionals, industry experts, government officials, and thought leaders to explore the latest trends and innovations that are shaping the future of transportation. With a focus on creating sustainable communities, the conference will offer a range of sessions designed to foster professional growth, strengthen leadership, and enhance the knowledge needed to drive positive change in transportation systems across the country.

    Key Conference Highlights Include:

    • Leadership and Workforce Development: Learn best practices for developing the next generation of leaders in transportation and how to build strong, resilient teams.
    • Technology and Innovation: Explore cutting-edge technologies that are enhancing connectivity, mobility, and sustainability within the transportation industry.
    • Access and Opportunity: Learn from industry experts, gain insights into accessing contracts, navigating the certification processes, and connect with key stakeholders who can help position your business for success.
    • Networking and Collaboration: Meet with government officials, industry professionals, and key stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration and strategic partnerships that will shape the future of transportation

    Registration and Additional Information
    For more information on the conference, please visit Conference Home. While online registration is now closed, on-site registration will be available July 12th. We look forward to driving the future of transportation right here in NYC!

    About COMTO
    COMTO was established over 50 years ago with a vision to create a national network of professionals driving progress in transportation. Today, we have 40 chapters across North America, representing over 3,000 member organizations across multiple transportation sectors. As a multimodal organization, our strength lies in engaging professionals from transit, aviation, highways, rail, and maritime industries to advance industry leadership, innovation, and access.

    COMTO National Website: comto.org

    About COMTO NY
    COMTO NY’s membership includes individuals, transportation agencies, private sector corporations, non-profit organizations, and small businesses. COMTO-NY has almost 200 members in New York and New Jersey, including many prominent transportation leaders from both the public and private sectors.
    COMTO-NY Website: comto-ny.org

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