2026-2029 STRATEGIC PLAN
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2026-2029 STRATEGIC PLAN
CONTENT LETTER FROM THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
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STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
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STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
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COMTO BOARD MEMBERS
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COMTO CHAPTERS
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MISSION & VISION
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GOALS AND KEY INDICATORS
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MEMBER BENEFITS
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LETTER FROM THE COMMITTEE CHAIR 2026-2029 STRATEGIC PLAN
Dear COMTO family, Welcome to your 2026-2029 Strategic Plan: Future Focused, Strengthening COMTO for the Path Ahead. It was a distinct privilege and honor serving as chair of the Strategic Planning Committee.
KIMBERLY SLAUGHTER TRANSPORTATION LEADER NORTH AMERICA, TYLin
Over the last year, the 15-member committee worked in collaboration to craft an action plan that is laser focused on our refreshed mission and vision and sets us on a path for future success.
Since 1971, COMTO has worked to ensure transportation serves all. Our organization's longevity and strength lie in the ability to adapt to changing landscapes while remaining steadfast in our commitment and service to our community. We strive to be the architects of a people-centered transportation eco-system that is safe, resilient, innovative, and a driver of economic prosperity. The following 3-year Strategic Plan moves us closer to making that vision a reality. We have outlined key indicators to track our progress toward achieving our goals of workforce development, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy. As we celebrate the milestone anniversary of 55 years, let us rededicate ourselves to our mission motivated by the principles of a strong strategic plan that will serve as COMTO’s roadmap to success.
Onward!
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STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS 2026-2029 STRATEGIC PLAN
Tag line and logo approved: Future-Focused: Strengthening COMTO for the Path Ahead Mission/Vision & Key Indicators of Success developed & adopted
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Q4
Q1 First of monthly meetings of the Strategic Planning Committee
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Q3 Staff, Members, Board of Directors, Partners surveyed
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STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
KIMBERLY SLAUGHTER
TANYA ADAMS
LESTER WOODS
Board Chair
First Vice Board Chair
GWENDOLEN GRAY
YETUNDE OLUMIDE
BRITTNI RUSSAW
Second Vice Board Chair
Board Secretary/Treasurer
Immediate Past Committee Co-Chair
JEROME BROWN
JONATHAN FELDMAN DR. TAMARA SMITH
Immediate Past Committee Co-Chair
Member At-Large
Committee Chair
APRIL RAI PRESIDENT & CEO
MICHELLE HIETT Chief Financial Officer
DELIA GONCALVES , Vice President, External Affairs 2026-2029 Strategic Plan
Member At-Large
NADJI KIRBY Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives & Stakeholder Engagement
ISABELLA DIECIDUE Senior Manager, Digital Strategy
TONJA MCCOY Manager, Administration 04
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COMTO BOARD MEMBERS
TANYA ADAMS
LESTER WOODS
GWENDOLEN GRAY
Board Chair
First Vice-Chair
Second Vice-Chair
YETUNDE OLUMIDE
JOHNELL BELL
SHARON JEAN-BAPTISTE
Treasurer/Secretary
Member at Large
Member at Large
DEBRA JOHNSON
KIMBERLY SLAUGHTER DAVE WONG
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
STEVE GRANSON
RICH WATSON
EDNA STANLEY
COMTO Houston President, Council of Presidents Representative
COMTO New York President, Council of Presidents Representative
COMTO SoCal President, Council of Presidents Representative
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COMTO CHAPTERS ALABAMA ARIZONA ATLANTA AUSTIN BOSTON CENTRAL FLORIDA CHICAGO CINCINNATI
MICHIGAN MINNESOTA NASHVILLE NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA NORTH TEXAS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA OREGON/SW WASHINGTON
CLEVELAND COLORADO
PALM BEACH COUNTY PHILADELPHIA
COLUMBUS CONNECTICUT DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FT. LAUDERDALE HAMPTON ROADS
PITTSBURGH RICHMOND SAN ANTONIO SAN DIEGO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
HAWAII HOUSTON JACKSONVILLE KANSAS CITY LOUISIANA MARYLAND MEMPHIS
ST. LOUIS TORONTO & REGION WASHINGTON STATE
MIAMI
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MISSION AND VISION 2026-2029 STRATEGIC PLAN
MISSION To ensure transportation serves all by connecting stakeholders, developing leaders, and fostering an efficient multi-modal transportation ecosystem through training, advocacy, and partnerships.
VISION To be the leading voice shaping a transportation network that is people centered, safe, resilient, innovative and a driver of economic prosperity.
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GOALS & KEY INDICATORS 2026-2029 STRATEGIC PLAN
1. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Goal: Support the advancement and resilience of a highly skilled transportation workforce. Objective: Support the development of leaders across all career stages. Deliver organizational tools to support recruitment & retention efforts. Upskill the transportation workforce to prepare for new technologies. Equip entrepreneurs with the resources to scale their business. Key Indicators: % increase in internship placements, scholarship recipients Establish structured mentorship program Number of toolkits, trainings, and playbooks distributed & accessed
2. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Goal: To build a deeply connected, engaged, and value driven COMTO community. Objective: Expand COMTO’s reach and impact by strengthening relationships, increasing visibility, expanding partnerships, and enhancing the value of engagement. Key Indicators: % increase in membership recruitment & retention, digital engagement metrics & earned media Depth of collaborative opportunities with allied organizations Establish multi-year partnership agreements
3. ADVOCACY Goal: Serve as the leading voice for safe, connected, and accessible transportation systems. Objective: Engage federal and state decision-makers, mobilize chapters to translate advocacy into measurable outcomes that ensure transportation systems effectively serve communities and drive economic prosperity. Key Indicators: Increased participation and support for A View from the Hill Timely promotion of key information, recommended actions, and resources through COMTO publications, insights, and policy perspectives Tracking and reporting on the implementation of key policy recommendations 2026-2029 Strategic Plan
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2026-2029 STRATEGIC PLAN AT-A-GLANCE 2026-2029 STRATEGIC PLAN
Mission: To ensure transportation serves all by connecting stakeholders, developing leaders, and fostering an efficient multi-modal transportation ecosystem through training, advocacy, and partnerships. Vision: To be the leading voice shaping a transportation network that is people centered, safe, resilient, innovative and a driver of economic prosperity.
1. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Support the advancement and resilience of a highly skilled transportation workforce.
BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Mentorship
Increased Scholarships & Internships
Trainings
BENEFITS FOR AGENCIES & FIRMS Thought Leadership
Recruiting Accelerator
Retention Tools
2. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT To build a deeply connected, engaged, and value driven COMTO community.
BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, AGENCIES & FIRMS Relationship Building
Alignment with Elevated COMTO Brand
Partnerships
3. ADVOCACY Serve as the leading voice for safe, connected, and accessible transportation systems.
BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, AGENCIES & FIRMS Service 2026-2029 Strategic Plan
Influence with Decision-Makers
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