Politics and the Nation » Article investigates the efficiency of funding public-private partnerships under the country’s current P3 organization. The Canadian Auditor General released a report in April 2013 about how the federal government wasted about $1.6 million in “avoidable financing costs” by holding onto funding for future P3 projects. The problem is rooted in how […]
Guardian Professional » Article questions the ban that Sweden currently has on transportation public-private partnerships. The author is favorable towards the idea that the country should adopt P3s for transportation on the basis that infrastructure funding remains a political issue when it is purely the responsibility of the government. However, the government explains that it can […]
Santa Clarita Signal » This article covers the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LA METRO) decision to approve tolled carpool lanes for Interstate 5 through the Santa Clarita Valley. LA METRO’s Board of directors supported to move unanimously and are eager to begin work on the proposed public-private partnership. Article provides more detail on the […]
ABC7 News » Despite stronger support for toll lanes nationwide, the new Express Lanes on I-495 in Virginia are struggling to meet expectations. This article provides details on these struggles and suggests what the Virginia experience could mean for the future of toll roads and express lanes for the rest of the country.
The Washington Post » Article discusses the efforts of Maryland DOT to secure private investment for the light-rail Purple Line extension currently estimated to cost $2.15 billion. If they move forward on ideas submitted by the private sector, it would be the first time the state has sought private investment for building transit project. The state […]
Washington Examiner » A Maryland Senate panel moved forward with a measure to allow the use of public-private partnerships (P3s). The measure specifies when and how private companies could partner with the state on major transportation infrastructure construction projects. The bill has overwhelmingly passed the House and is a priority for Governor Martin O’Malley. However many opponents […]