COMTO Jacksonville was founded in April 2000.
The Jacksonville chapter is the 23rd chapter inducted into the COMTO family.
In its tenth year of service, we have more than 50 active members representing various transportation agencies such as Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA), Reynolds, Smith & Hills (RS&H), Greyhound, and more.
We will continue our vision of educating and providing the community with programs and information relating to transportation initiatives.
Communicating the changing face of transportation is a COMTO Jacksonville objective.
Fast Facts:
Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) is 15 minutes from downtown by car. It is served by 15 major and regional airlines that offer 250 daily flights to and from most major cities in the country and is an international gateway.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) provides the city with express and regular bus service, downtown monorail, trolleys, Connexion for the disabled and elderly, ChoiceRide and shuttle service at various special events. Not only is JTA responsible for the mass transit of Jacksonville, it designs and constructs bridges, highways, and multiple intersections to better the mobilization of Jacksonville citizens.
Four modern seaport facilities, including America's newest cruise port, make Jacksonville a full-service international seaport. JAXPORT handles more than 7.1 million tons of cargo, including over 615,000 vehicles.
There are three major Interstate Highways running through Jacksonville- I-95, I-295 and I-10. Additionally, I-75 is approximately 60 miles west of downtown Jacksonville.
List of accomplishments:
2010
- Best Grass Roots Activities Awards for the ’09 Food Drive, ’09 Toy Drive, and ’10 Garrett A. Morgan Day
- Diamond Club Award for contribution to the National Scholarship
2009
- Best Multi-Modal Recruitment Activity Award for the EWC Tiger Team Hunt
- Best Grass Roots Activities Awards for the ’08 Food Drive, ’08 Toy Drive, and ’09 Garrett A. Morgan Day
- Diamond Club Award for contribution to the National Scholarship
2008
- Best Grass Roots Activities Award for the ’07 Toy Drive
2007
- Best Grass Roots Activities Award for the Salute to African American Inventors and Inventions: Ernestine Johnson Exhibit at Jacksonville Main Library
2005
- Diamond Club Award for contribution to the National Scholarship
2004
- Mr. Michael J. Blaylock received the National Executive of the Year Award
2002
- Chapter hosted the Congressional Black Caucus and COMTO National Board Meeting
2002
- Ms. Cynthia Austin received the Leadership Award
2001
- Appreciating Award for assisting the Miami Chapter at the National Meeting and Training Conference
2000
- Emerging Chapter of the Year Award
