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State Infrastructure Banks (SIBs)

Using August Redistribution and Toll Credits to Capitalize SIBs

July 7, 2022

The memorandum "Use of August Redistribution to Capitalize State Infrastructure Banks" provides guidance outlines how states can either capitalize or re-capitalize SIB accounts using August Redistribution obligation limitation and toll credits.

State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Summit Report

August 3, 2022

This report highlights the presentations, discussions, and key takeaways from State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Summit, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Office of Performance and Innovative Finance Support (OPIFS). The virtual event facilitated knowledge-sharing amongst Federally-capitalized SIBs. The summit included presentations on eligibility, allowability, new opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), program and project spotlights, marketing, applicable regulation, program administration and tracking, opportunities for rural communities, and tools and resources for managing SIB loans.

State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Best Practices

October 23, 2017

During a 2017 State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Peer Exchange, best practices and lessons learned were identified in the categories of targeted marketing, application process, loan features, prudent leveraging and program management.

Practitioners' Survey: Summary of Survey Results

Fall 2017

This survey of SIB practitioners conducted in the fall of 2017 is intended to provide insight on how SIBs are utilized nationwide, identify marketing techniques to support SIB utilization, and to provide feedback on activities that the Center for Innovative Finance Support could under to support the use of SIBs.

Webinar on Federal Financing to Capitalize State Infrastructure Banks

May 24, 2016
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This webinar, "Federal Financing to Capitalize State Infrastructure Banks," provides a detailed explanation of the FAST Act changes to the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) program and explains how SIBs and eligible projects may benefit from using a rural projects fund. The webinar is intended for State and Federal employees involved in the operation of SIBs, project sponsors interested in obtaining SIB financing for eligible projects, and financial advisors that will be consulting with prospective borrowers.

State Infrastructure Banks (SIBs) 101

May 12, 2016
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Webinar Recording:
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This introductory webinar to State Infrastructure Banks (SIBs) covers the basics of how SIBs work, their evolutionary history and how Federal aid applies. Further discussion about the role the FAST Act might plan in the rebirth of SIB includes new opportunities and when de-federalization of SIBs is possible.

State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Pilot Programs Guidance

January, 2014

This document provides guidance on the administration of the two State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) pilot programs that currently exist authorized by:

  • The National Highway System Designation Act of 1995, Section 35
  • The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) of 1998, section 1511

The document provides a summary discussion of stewardship practices for managing the SIB pilot programs based on legislative requirements, existing SIB Guidance, and a survey conducted of all FHWA Division Offices regarding program use by the States. It also includes examples of best practices related to the SIB pilot programs identified in a 2011 review of the program, together with tools that may aid FHWA Division Offices and the States in carrying out their stewardship responsibilities.

SAFETEA-LU Fact Sheet

Summarizes changes to the SIB program from SAFETEA-LU

TEA-21 Fact Sheet

Summarizes changes to the SIB program from TEA-21

The State Infrastructure Bank Review

February, 2002

a national financial management improvement project (FMIP), an element of FHWA's quality initiative. The review addressed a range of SIB operational elements, including organizational structure, financial policies and outreach efforts.

Please note that this resource contains references to websites and contact individuals that may no longer be current. However, updated and comprehensive listings of project finance resources and contacts are available throughout the Center for Innovative Finance Support Project Finance website.

FHWA Guidance for Administering the SIB Pilot Program

October, 1997

This initial SIB guidance pertains to SIBs established under the NHS Act.

SIB Report to Congress

February 28, 1997

This preliminary assessment of the pilot program from the NHS Act analyzed progress toward implementation, opportunities, and constraints posed by enabling legislation.

SIB Primer

September, 1997

This SIB Primer discusses the pilot program from the NHS Act.

Please note that this resource contains references to websites and contact individuals that may no longer be current. However, updated and comprehensive listings of project finance resources and contacts are available throughout the Center for Innovative Finance Support Project Finance website.

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