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35Express - Dallas, Texas

35Express - Dallas, Texas

The 35Express project includes nearly 30 miles of improvements to heavily congested I-35E between US 380 in Denton and I-635 in the northwest corner of Dallas. The $1.4 billion Phase 1 of $4.8 billion in planned improvements will add new general purpose lane capacity, two reversible tolled managed lanes (express lanes), continuous frontage roads, and various interchange and bridge improvements along much of the corridor. Financing includes a mix of federal funds, regional toll revenues, and a $285 million TIFIA loan.

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183A Toll - Northwest Austin, Texas

183A Toll - Northwest Austin, Texas

183A Toll is an 11.6-mile controlled access north-south tolled highway east of the existing U.S. 183 in metropolitan Austin. The toll road was developed by the state's first Regional Mobility Authority - Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority - which was legislatively authorized in 2001 to form at the county level if a regional toll authority did not already exist to construct, operate, and maintain toll roads. CTRMA opened a northern 5-mile extension of 183A Toll in April 2012, fully funded from the sale of toll revenue bonds.

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290/130 Flyovers Project (290 Toll/Manor Expressway Phase III) - Austin, Texas

290/130 Flyovers Project (290 Toll/Manor Expressway Phase III) - Austin, Texas

The 290 Toll Road (Manor Expressway) is a 6.2-mile toll facility in the eastern Austin, Texas metropolitan region, extending from US 183 in Austin to east of Parmer Lane in Manor, Texas. The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) opened the facility in May 2014. It is now improving connectivity with the intersecting, north-south SH 130 by adding three direct connector ramps between the two toll facilities, two financed by CTRMA with toll revenue bonds and a TIFIA loan, and the third financed by the Texas Department of Transportation with separate toll revenue bonds. The total project cost is $127 million.

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395 Express Lanes - Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia

395 Express Lanes - Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia

The 395 Express Lanes project will expand the regional express lane network in northern Virginia by adding three reversible express lanes in the median of the eight-mile I-395 corridor between the current terminus of the 95 Express Lanes in Fairfax County and the border of the District of Columbia. The project will be delivered as a design-build-finance-operate-maintain concession developed as a modification of the existing agreement between the Virginia Department of Transportation and the private partner responsible for the 95 Express Lanes. Project financing includes toll revenue bonds, a loan from Virginia state infrastructure bank, and a private equity contribution.

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Americas Interchange Project - El Paso, Texas

Americas Interchange Project - El Paso, Texas

The Americas Interchange is a four-level, fully directional interchange between I-10 and Loop 375 15 miles east of downtown El Paso, Texas. The project was constructed in three phases, the first of which relied on $30 million from a City Transportation Reinvestment Zone that acts as a form of Tax Increment Financing.

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Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel - Porter-Whittier, Alaska

Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel - Porter-Whittier, Alaska

The privately operated, 2.6-mile, dual mode Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel (aka Whittier Tunnel) connects the cities of Porter and Whittier on Prince William Sound, 65 miles southeast of Anchorage, Alaska. The project was Alaska's first design-build and was funded on a pay-as-you-go basis. Alaska's transportation agency has outsourced operation of the tunnel to a third-party operator.

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Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement - Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement - Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

The 1.4-mile Belle Chasse Highway serving the residents of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, eight miles northwest of New Orleans has an aging bridge and tunnel, each carrying traffic in one direction across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, that require replacement. A new mid-level, fixed-span, tolled bridge accommodating traffic in both directions will reduce the delays associated with operations and maintenance of the older crossings. The project is expected to be delivered via a P3 design-build-finance-operate-maintain toll concession.

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Butler County Veterans Highway (State Route 129) - Butler County, Ohio

Butler County Veterans Highway (State Route 129) - Butler County, Ohio

The Butler County Veterans Highway (State Route 129) is a 10.7-mile, four-lane, east-west state highway connecting the City of Hamilton, Ohio with I-75, about 25 miles north of Cincinnati. The $158.5 million project opened in December 1999 and was financed by revenue bonds backed by payments from the Ohio Department of Transportation. The Butler County Transportation Improvement District, a regional governmental organization, sponsored the project.

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Capital Beltway High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes (I-495) - Fairfax County, Virginia

Capital Beltway High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes (I-495) - Fairfax County, Virginia

The I-495 Capital Beltway HOT Lanes project is a P3 between VDOT and Capital Beltway Express, LLC, a joint venture of Fluor and Transurban. Improvements include 14 miles of twin HOT lanes in each direction, the replacement of more than 50 bridges and overpasses, and interchange upgrades. Financing includes the first-ever combination of TIFIA credit assistance and private activity bonds (PABs).

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CATS LYNX Blue Line Extension - Charlotte, North Carolina

CATS LYNX Blue Line Extension - Charlotte, North Carolina

The LYNX Blue Line Extension is a $1.16 billion extension of the existing 9.6-mile LYNX Blue Line light rail that opened in the South Corridor of Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2007. The 9.3-mile extension includes 11 new stations and associated parking facilities and will provide service north to the campus of UNC Charlotte. Funding comes from a federal capital investment grant, a TIFIA loan, the state and city, the Charlotte Area Transit System, and donated right-of-way.

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CenterPoint Intermodal Center -  Joliet - Joliet, Illinois (Metropolitan Chicago region)

CenterPoint Intermodal Center - Joliet - Joliet, Illinois (Metropolitan Chicago region)

CenterPoint Intermodal Center - Joliet is a 3,600-acre facility housing industrial facilities, Class I rail intermodal centers, and yards for container management. CIC - Joliet is located 40 miles southwest of Chicago. Since opening in 2010, it has combined with its neighbor two miles to the south, CenterPoint Intermodal Center - Elwood, home to BNSF Logistics Park. The combined 6,400-acre intermodal facility is the nation's largest inland port. CIC - Joliet is currently home to a Union-Pacific Terminal (shown in the photo), a Class I intermodal facility, and has the capacity to accommodate additional facilities. It is partially financed with a private activity bond allocation.

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Central 70 - Denver, Colorado

Central 70 - Denver, Colorado

The Central 70 project will redesign 10 miles of I-70 in Denver, Colorado from I-25 on the west to Chambers Road on the east. The project will reconstruct and expand the corridor by providing one new express toll lane in each direction, removing a 50-plus-year-old, 2-mile-long viaduct while lowering this section below grade, and placing a 4-acre park over a 1,000-foot portion of the lowered section, uniting two separated neighborhoods. The project is being delivered under a 34-year design-build-finance-operate-maintain availability-payment concession. The concessionaire's financing includes a TIFIA loan and private activity bond proceeds.

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Central Texas Turnpike System - Austin, Texas

Central Texas Turnpike System - Austin, Texas

The Central Texas Turnpike System, now simply referred to as Austin Area Toll Roads, consists of three contiguous toll highways serving the Austin metropolitan region and the Austin-San Antonio corridor: SH 45 North, Loop 1, and SH 130 (Segments 1-4). State and local funding sources were combined with a Federal TIFIA loan to finance the project. SH 130 (Segments 1-4) was delivered via a design-build contract procured through Texas' first application of legislation permitting expanded private sector involvement.

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Century Garden Community Development District (Expansion Area Project) - Miami-Dade County, Florida

Century Garden Community Development District (Expansion Area Project) - Miami-Dade County, Florida

The Century Gardens Community Development District is using Special Assessment Bonds to cover a portion of the cost for roadway improvements and a stormwater management system in a 9.8-acre Expansion Area of the Century Gardens development that will contain 86 townhomes in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

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Chicago Transit Authority 95th Street Terminal Improvement Project - Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Transit Authority 95th Street Terminal Improvement Project - Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Transit Authority 95th Street Terminal Improvement Project at the terminus of Chicago Transit Authority's Red Line consists of a redesign of the existing North Terminal building, surrounding sidewalks, and rail platforms. This project also includes the construction of a new South Terminal building. The existing 95th/Dan Ryan Terminal is a critical intermodal hub connecting downtown commuters to the Far South Side communities and suburbs through bus connections. The project is being delivered under a design-build contract, funded by TIFIA, federal, state, and local funds.

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Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line Project - Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line Project - Chicago, Illinois

The Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line Project (Your New Blue improvement program) is a series of modernization projects along a 19-mile section of Chicago Transit Authority's Blue Line O'Hare Branch. It includes track improvements, traction power and signal upgrades, and station renovations to improve service, reliability, and accessibility. The nearly half-billion dollar, four-year program is being funded by a combination of federal, state, and local sources.

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Chicago Transit Authority Rail Fleet Replacement Project - Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Transit Authority Rail Fleet Replacement Project - Chicago, Illinois

The Chicago Transit Authority is investing over $772.5 million for the purchase of new rail cars to replace aging rolling stock. The new rail cars will increase the size of the fleet to meet growing ridership demands, provide a smoother ridership experience, and improve passenger security with the inclusion of more up-to-date technology. Agency revenue bonds, a TIFIA loan, and federal formula funds will pay for the new rail cars.

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City of Las Vegas Special Improvement District No. 610 (Skye Canyon Phase 3) - Las Vegas, Nevada

City of Las Vegas Special Improvement District No. 610 (Skye Canyon Phase 3) - Las Vegas, Nevada

The City of Las Vegas will issue Special Improvement District Bonds to finance local street improvement projects, a storm sewer project, a sanitary sewer project, drainage projects, and a water project in Special Improvement District No. 610, which is a 267-acre site that will form Phase 3 of the Skye Canyon master-planned community in Northwest Las Vegas.

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Conroy Road Bridge  - Orlando, Florida

Conroy Road Bridge - Orlando, Florida

The Conroy Road Bridge and approach ramps are located just west of the City of Orlando where it crosses I-4. The bridge and ramps provide accessibility to a 400+ acre parcel situated on the east side of I-4 that contains the Mall at Millenia and other commercial development, including retail space and an office park. A partnership among the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida DOT, and the Millenia project development group in the late 1990s relied on Tax Increment Financing to back revenue bonds and a Florida DOT loan to finance the bridge and link repayment to resulting economic development.

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Cooper River Bridge Replacement - Charleston, South Carolina

Cooper River Bridge Replacement - Charleston, South Carolina

The Cooper River Bridge Replacement project replaced two functionally obsolete bridges - the Grace Memorial and Pearman Bridges - along US 17 over the Cooper River, connecting the cities of Charleston and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Financing for the new Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge relied on the state's infrastructure bank, which provided a grant and loan backed by TIFIA.

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Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project - Los Angeles, California

Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project - Los Angeles, California

The Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project is a new 8.5-mile light rail transit line extending from the existing Metro Expo Line south to Aviation/LAX Station along the Metro Green Line, including eight transit stations (with off-street parking), the procurement of up to 28 light rail vehicles, and the construction of a full service maintenance facility. The project is supported by a TIFIA loan backed by local sales tax revenue, as well as other state funds, including those from general obligation bonds, and additional local sales tax revenue.

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit Project Orange Line Extension (Irving-3) - Dallas, Texas

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Project Orange Line Extension (Irving-3) - Dallas, Texas

The DART Orange Line is a light rail transit line connecting downtown Dallas with the City of Irving and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport northwest of Dallas. The 14.5-mile, $1.3 billion project opened in three sections. A TIFIA loan helped finance construction on the project's $397 million third phase (Irving-3).

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Delaware U.S. Route 301 - Northern Delaware

Delaware U.S. Route 301 - Northern Delaware

U.S. Route 301 in Northern Delaware is being upgraded to a four-lane, limited access toll road on new location, replacing the existing two-lane route. The 12.5-mile toll road will extend from the Maryland/Delaware state line to SR-1 and will eventually include a 4.5-mile Spur Road extending to SR-15/SR-896. The purpose of the project is to improve safety and relieve congestion problems in the corridor. Fatality rates on the existing roadway are significantly higher than statewide and national averages. Funding for the project will mostly come through the sale of bonds (GARVEEs and toll revenue bonds) and a TIFIA loan backed by toll revenues, achieving the state's goal of minimizing any use of funds from the State Transportation Trust Fund.

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Denver Union Station - Denver, Colorado

Denver Union Station - Denver, Colorado

The Denver Union Station project is a public-private development venture located on approximately 50 acres in lower downtown Denver. Redevelopment of the site as an intermodal transit district surrounded by transit-oriented development includes light and commuter rail stations, a regional bus facility, new transit service, and pedestrian improvements. The project is sponsored by a public benefit corporation formed by the City of Denver and its elements have been transferred to the Regional Transportation District as they were completed. The project achieved substantial completion in February 2014. Financing included TIFIA and RRIF loans, federal grants and stimulus funding, and state, regional, and local contributions.

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Dominion Boulevard Improvement Project - Chesapeake, Virginia

Dominion Boulevard Improvement Project - Chesapeake, Virginia

The Dominion Boulevard Improvement Project is a series of improvements to 3.8 miles of Dominion Boulevard, including the replacement of Steel Bridge. After construction, the facility will open as an all-electronic tolled highway as part of the newly designated Chesapeake Transportation System, which includes the Chesapeake Expressway. The project is financed in part through toll revenue backed bonds, and a loan from Virginia's state infrastructure bank.

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Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project - Northern Virginia

Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project - Northern Virginia

The Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project (Silver Line) is a 23-mile extension of the existing Metrorail system from the Orange Line's East Falls Church Station in Arlington to Route 772 in Loudoun County, including 11 new stations. The extension serves Tysons Corner, Virginia's largest employment center, and the Reston/Herndon area, the region's second largest employment concentration. It also will provide a one-seat ride from Washington Dulles International Airport to downtown Washington, DC. The project is being financed with an FTA New Starts grant, three TIFIA loans as well as other state, county, and airport revenues.

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Eagle Project - Denver Metro Area, Colorado

Eagle Project - Denver Metro Area, Colorado

The Eagle Project is part of RTD's FasTracks initiative, a voter-approved program to expand rail and bus transit throughout the Denver metropolitan region. The Eagle Project has been procured through a concession agreement between RTD and Denver Transit Partners to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the project's components - three new commuter rail lines and a maintenance facility - for 34 years.

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East Link Extension - Seattle, Washington Metropolitan Area

East Link Extension - Seattle, Washington Metropolitan Area

The $4.031 billion East Link Extension and included I-90 Two-Way Transit and HOV Operations project will provide a new 14.5-mile Light Rail Transit (LRT) line across Lake Washington linking the Eastside communities of Redman and Bellevue with Mercer Island and Downtown Seattle and eight miles of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes across the I-90 Floating Bridge. This multimodal program will be paid for with an innovative financial plan backed by federal, state, local and private stakeholders.

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Eleventh Street Bridge Project - Washington, DC

Eleventh Street Bridge Project - Washington, DC

The Eleventh Street Bridge Project replaced the existing twin bridges that carry I-295 over the Anacostia River in the southeast quadrant of the District of Columbia. Three new bridges were constructed and improvements were made to the interchanges at both ends, including adding missing movements to and from the north onto the Anacostia Freeway (I-295/DC 295). Project funding comprised a mixture of federal, local, and private funds including GARVEE bonds used in combination with tapered match.

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Elizabeth River Tunnels (Downtown / Midtown Tunnel)  - Cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia

Elizabeth River Tunnels (Downtown / Midtown Tunnel) - Cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia

The Elizabeth River Tunnels (Downtown / Midtown Tunnel) consists of five construction components involving three facilities in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. The $2.1 billion project has been delivered on a design, build, finance, operate, and maintain (DBFOM) concession basis by Elizabeth River Crossings LLC (ERC) composed of Skanska Infrastructure Development and Macquarie Group. ERC is operating the concession for 58 years. Financing included a package of private activity bonds, TIFIA loan, private equity, toll revenues, and public funding.

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Foothill/Eastern and San Joaquin Hills Toll Roads - Orange County, California

Foothill/Eastern and San Joaquin Hills Toll Roads - Orange County, California

The Foothill/Eastern and San Joaquin Hills Toll Roads comprise 51 total miles across four public toll roads providing congestion relief and connectivity within Orange County, California. Development impact fees levied on developers of residential and commercial properties are used to supplement toll revenues for debt service payments.

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Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project - Long Beach, California

Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project - Long Beach, California

The Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project is the replacement of the existing bridge, a major access point to the Port of Long Beach, downtown Long Beach, and surrounding communities in the Los Angeles region. The replacement bridge will be a six-lane, cable-stayed structure with a bicycle/pedestrian path, and a 205-foot clearance to accommodate the newest generation of cargo ships accessing the Port. The project is being delivered on a design-build basis and is financed through Port of Long Beach funds, federal, state and local contributions, and a TIFIA loan.

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Gilcrease Expressway West - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Gilcrease Expressway West - Tulsa, Oklahoma

The Gilcrease Expressway West is a future five-mile, four-lane toll highway extending north from the junction of I-44 and I-244 in West Tulsa to US 412 in Tulsa. The expressway will complete a western loop around the Tulsa metro area and will include two bridges over the Arkansas River. The estimated $340 million project is being procured under an innovative build-finance arrangement, where the private partner is expected to provide up to $100 million in short-term financing, potentially to be replaced by a TIFIA loan. GARVEE bonds and state and local resources will cover the balance of the cost.

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Goethals Bridge Replacement - Staten Island, New York to Elizabeth New, Jersey

Goethals Bridge Replacement - Staten Island, New York to Elizabeth New, Jersey

The Goethals Bridge project is the reconstruction of a new six-lane, cable-stayed bridge adjacent to the existing bridge and the demolition and removal of the existing bridge. The reconstructed bridge will include a bicycle/pedestrian lane along the northern edge of the New Jersey bound side, as well as a central area between eastbound and westbound lanes to accommodate future transit service. The project is being delivered as a 40-year, design-build-finance-maintain (DBFM) public-private partnership (P3) concession by the NYNJ Link Partnership. The project was financed with a TIFIA loan, private activity bonds, and equity from the private partner.

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Gordie Howe International Bridge - Windsor, Ontario to Detroit, Michigan

Gordie Howe International Bridge - Windsor, Ontario to Detroit, Michigan

The 1.5-mile, six-lane Gordie Howe International Bridge, crossing the Detroit River between the Cities of Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan, will be the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America when completed in 2024. The project will include new ports of entry at both ends, as well as connections to I-75 in southwest Detroit. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, a not-for-profit Canadian government Crown corporation is delivering the project through a 36-year design-build-finance-operate-maintain availability concession estimated to cost $4.4 billion over the life of the contract.

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Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement) - Westchester to Rockland Counties, New York

Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement) - Westchester to Rockland Counties, New York

The "Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge" will replace the Tappan Zee Bridge spanning the Hudson River between Westchester and Rockland Counties 20 miles north of New York City. The new bridge is a tolled, eight-lane, dual-span twin bridge, being constructed alongside the current bridge to provide the least traffic disruption to users. The project is being delivered under a design-build contract and is financed with a combination of bonds and a TIFIA loan. The project is expected to be completed in 2018.

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Grand Parkway (SH 99) Segments D-G - Houston Metropolitan Area, Texas

Grand Parkway (SH 99) Segments D-G - Houston Metropolitan Area, Texas

Grand Parkway (SH 99) Segments D-G is a four lane, 53-mile segment of the planned 180-mile circumferential Grand Parkway toll highway around the Greater Houston Metropolitan Region. This portion includes five segments, situated along the northwest portion of the parkway alignment from just south of I-10 to I-69/US 59N (Eastex Freeway). Project financing includes a TIFIA loan and toll revenue bonds.

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Grand Parkway (SH 99) Segments H-I - Houston Metropolitan Area, Texas

Grand Parkway (SH 99) Segments H-I - Houston Metropolitan Area, Texas

The Grand Parkway (State Highway 99) Segments H & I Project is a 43-mile segment of the planned 184-mile circumferential Grand Parkway toll highway around the Greater Houston Metropolitan Region. The project completes the northeast quadrant of the Grand Parkway from I-69/US 59 North in Montgomery County to SH 146 in Harris County. The $1.8 billion project is being delivered through a design-build contract and is financed by the Grand Parkway Transportation Corporation using toll revenue bonds and a TIFIA loan.

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Green Light Plan - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Green Light Plan - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Improvements to Lobdell Blvd. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is one of 42 projects included in the Green Light Plan. This program responded to the increased congestion and demand for transportation in the region following Hurricane Katrina. An existing half-cent sales tax devoted to roads was extended by voters in 2006 and used to back bonds expediting project completion. As of 2018, the program is more than 70 percent complete.

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Hackberry Hidden Cove Public Improvement District No. 2 Project  - City of Hackberry, Texas

Hackberry Hidden Cove Public Improvement District No. 2 Project - City of Hackberry, Texas

The City of Hackberry, Texas created the Hackberry Hidden Cove Public Improvement District to issue Combination Special Assessment and Contract Revenue Road Bonds to reimburse the developer for half of the cost of implementing roadway and utility improvements in a new 208-acre residential community in an unincorporated area of Denton County, north of Dallas.

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Hudson-Bergen Light Rail - Hudson/Bergen Counties, New Jersey

Hudson-Bergen Light Rail - Hudson/Bergen Counties, New Jersey

The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail is a light rail transit system encompassing 24 stations. It runs north-south on the Hudson River waterfront in Hudson County, New Jersey for 20.6 miles. A $1.0 billion, 9.5-mile initial operating segment was procured using a 15-year DBOM contract, resulting in significant time savings compared to a traditional multiple design-bid-build approach. The contract was later renegotiated to cover Segments II ($1.2 billion) and III ($100 million) that extended the rail another seven miles, adding eight stations.

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I-4 Ultimate - Orlando, Florida

I-4 Ultimate - Orlando, Florida

The I-4 Ultimate project is the reconstruction and widening of 21 miles of I-4 from west of Kirkman Road in Orange County, Florida through downtown Orlando to east of State Road 434 in Seminole County. The project is adding four express toll lanes to median of the rebuilt stretch of interstate through a 40-year design-build-finance-operate-maintain availability payment concession, financed in part by a senior bank debt, a TIFIA loan, and private equity.

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I-10 Corridor Express Lanes (Contract 1) - San Bernardino County, California

I-10 Corridor Express Lanes (Contract 1) - San Bernardino County, California

The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) plans to implement 33 miles of dual express lanes in each direction along the I-10 corridor from the Los Angeles County line west to Redlands. The first 10 miles (Contract 1) between Los Angeles County and I-15 is being delivered under a design-build contract supported by federal, state, and local resources, including a $225 million TIFIA loan and nearly $135 million in Measure I local option sales tax revenue. The total project cost is $929 million, and substantial completion is expected in 2023.

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I-15 Express Lanes Project - Riverside County, California

I-15 Express Lanes Project - Riverside County, California

The I-15 Express Lanes project will provide two new tolled express lanes and other improvements along 14.6 miles of I-15 in Riverside County, California. The project will address projected increases in congestion and improve travel time reliability. The design-build project is funded with a TIFIA loan, Measure A sales tax bond proceeds and revenue, CMAQ funds, and interest income.

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I-69 Section 5 - Bloomington to Martinsville, Southwest Indiana

I-69 Section 5 - Bloomington to Martinsville, Southwest Indiana

I-69 Section 5 will extend I-69 from Bloomington to Martinsville, bringing the four-lane highway 21 miles closer to Indianapolis. The project was originally implemented as a 35-year availability payment DBFOM concession. The state took over the project in July 2017 after a series of financial and schedule challenges faced by the private partner.

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I-70 Bridges Corridor Renovation Project - Ohio County, West Virginia

I-70 Bridges Corridor Renovation Project - Ohio County, West Virginia

The I-70 Bridges Corridor Renovation involves the renovation or replacement of 25 bridges along the I-70 corridor in the panhandle of West Virginia, and the rehabilitation of the BEL-70 Bridge in Ohio. The goal of the project, funded by $215 million in General Obligation Bonds, is to remediate deficient bridges and provide structurally sound bridges and connections that accommodate local and interstate travel needs.

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I-75 Modernization Project Segment 3 - Detroit Metropolitan Region, Michigan

I-75 Modernization Project Segment 3 - Detroit Metropolitan Region, Michigan

Segment 3 of the Michigan Department of Transportation's I-75 Modernization Project will complete the reconstruction and widening of I-75 in Metro Detroit from M-102 (8 Mile Road) in Hazel Park to south of M-59 in Auburn Hills. Segment 3 is the southernmost 5.5-mile segment extending to 13 Mile Road in Madison Heights. A 30-year design-build-finance-maintain availability payment concession accelerates the original completion date of Segment 3 by 12 years. The concessionaire's financing relies predominantly on private activity bonds.

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I-77 Express Lanes - Charlotte, North Carolina

I-77 Express Lanes - Charlotte, North Carolina

The I-77 Express Lanes project will add 26 miles of variably priced managed lanes along I-77 and I-277 in Charlotte, North Carolina north through Mecklenburg and Iredell Counties. The project is being delivered as a 50-year design, build, finance, operate and maintain concession between the North Carolina Department of Transportation and Cintra Infraestructuras, S.A. Financing includes a mix of Private Activity Bonds, a TIFIA loan, public funding, and an equity contribution.

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I-93 Reconstruction: Salem to Manchester - Southern New Hampshire

I-93 Reconstruction: Salem to Manchester - Southern New Hampshire

The I-93 Improvements from Salem to Manchester project involves the reconstruction and widening of a 19.8-mile segment of I-93 in southern New Hampshire from the Massachusetts state line in Salem to the I-293 interchange in Manchester. It is being funded through proceeds from GARVEE bonds, federal and state highway funds, turnpike toll credits, and a TIFIA loan.

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I-95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension - Stafford County, Virginia

I-95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension - Stafford County, Virginia

The I-95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension will extend reversible express lanes in the median of I-95 10 miles south through Stafford County, from Route 610 to the vicinity of Route 17 near Fredericksburg. The extension will continue the expansion of the regional express lanes network in Northern Virginia, provide new travel choices, and improve travel time reliability in this chronically congested region. The project will be delivered under an amendment to the agreement between VDOT and 95 Express Lanes LLC, the concessionaire that implemented the existing I-95 Express Lanes and 395 Express Lanes and is operating and maintaining those facilities through 2087.

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I-95 HOV/HOT Lanes - Fairfax, Prince William, and Stafford Counties, Virginia

I-95 HOV/HOT Lanes - Fairfax, Prince William, and Stafford Counties, Virginia

The I-95 Express Lanes will be the second step in creating a regional network of tolled managed lanes in Northern Virginia. The project consists of the development, design, finance, construction, maintenance and operation of 29.4 miles of high occupancy toll lanes along I-95 and I-395 from Garrisonville Rd. in Stafford County to Edsall Rd. in Fairfax County over a 76-year concession period.

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I-269 Corridor - DeSoto and Marshall Counties, Mississippi

I-269 Corridor - DeSoto and Marshall Counties, Mississippi

I-269 in DeSoto and Marshall Counties, Mississippi is the 25-mile, Mississippi portion of a new partial circumferential highway around the Memphis, Tennessee metropolitan region that itself is a portion of the federally mandated I-69. The majority of the project cost is being covered by locally-issued bonds supported by federal and state transportation funds.

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I-285/SR 400 Interchange Reconstruction - Fulton and DeKalb Counties, Georgia

I-285/SR 400 Interchange Reconstruction - Fulton and DeKalb Counties, Georgia

The I-285/SR 400 Interchange Reconstruction project will rebuild the I-285/SR 400 Interchange and make improvements along 10 miles of I-285 and SR 400 roughly 13 miles north of Atlanta. The improvements will be made to an interchange that handles over 400,000 vehicles daily while maintaining all travel lanes and movements in the peak period. The state will provide a design-build-finance partner with funds to cover roughly one-quarter of the project cost upfront. The private partner will finance the remaining project cost and will be repaid by the state following project completion.

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I-405 Improvement Project - Orange County, California

I-405 Improvement Project - Orange County, California

The I-405 Improvement Project will add one new general purpose lane, one new express lane, and convert the existing HOV lane to express lane operation in each direction along 16 miles of I-405 in Orange County, CA between SR-73 and I-605. The design-build project is funded by a TIFIA Loan, Measure M2 sales tax bond proceeds and revenue, and state and federal grants.

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I-485 Charlotte Outer Loop - Charlotte, North Carolina

I-485 Charlotte Outer Loop - Charlotte, North Carolina

The I-485 Charlotte Outer Loop constructed a new 5.7-mile, eight-lane section of Interstate from west of NC 115 (Old Statesville Rd.) to west of I-85 north of Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the last segment of the I-485 Outer Loop around Charlotte, linking I-77 to I-85. The project is financed with GARVEE bonds, State Transportation Trust Fund disbursements, and contractor financing to be repaid by future General Assembly appropriations.

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I-595 Corridor Roadway Improvements - Broward County, Florida

I-595 Corridor Roadway Improvements - Broward County, Florida

The I-595 Corridor Roadway Improvements project consisted of the reconstruction and widening of 10.5 miles of the I-595 mainline from the I-75/Sawgrass Expressway to I-95. The project has been implemented as an availability-payment P3 between FDOT and a private concessionaire, I-595 Express, LLC, to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the roadway for a 35-year term. The concessionaire's financing, backed by these availability payments, includes senior bank debt, a TIFIA loan, and private equity.

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Intercounty Connector - Maryland

Intercounty Connector - Maryland

The 18-mile, 6-lane Intercounty Connector (ICC) is a toll highway in Maryland connecting I-270 in Gaithersburg and US 1 in Laurel. The road links existing and proposed development areas between the I-270/I-370 and I-95/US 1 corridors within central and eastern Montgomery County and northwestern Prince George's County, north of Washington, DC. The project is largely supported by GARVEE and toll revenue bonds, as well as a TIFIA loan and State Transportation Trust Fund and General Fund revenues.

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Interlink - Warwick, Rhode Island

Interlink (formerly Warwick Intermodal Station) - Warwick, Rhode Island

Interlink, formerly the Warwick Intermodal Station project, is an intermodal project connecting air, rail, bus, automobiles, and rental cars at T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, RI that serves the Providence area and Southern Massachusetts. The project consisted of construction of a new commuter rail station with an enclosed walkway connection to the airport and a consolidated rental car center and parking garage.

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Iway (I-195 Relocation Project)- Providence, Rhode Island

Iway (I-195 Relocation Project) - Providence, Rhode Island

Iway is composed of 16 individual projects that relocated a 45-year-old 1.6-mile stretch of I-195 and an adjacent 0.8-mile portion of I-95 through Providence, Rhode Island. This $610 million project was financed through GARVEE and motor fuel tax revenue bonds and has won national acclaim for its project management and bridge design and construction. Twenty newly-recovered acres of prime downtown real estate is currently being redeveloped.

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Katy Freeway Reconstruction - Houston, Texas

Katy Freeway Reconstruction - Houston, Texas

TxDOT undertook a major five-year reconstruction of a 12-mile section of the east-west Katy Freeway from west of SH 6 to the I-10/610 interchange west of Houston. The reconstruction widened the Katy to provide six general purpose highway lanes in each direction and two variably priced high occupancy toll lanes in the median of the highway. The financing of the $2.8 billion project has involved an innovative collaboration between TxDOT and the Harris County Toll Road Authority, combining toll-backed debt with more traditional grant funding.

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KentuckyWired - Kentucky (statewide)

KentuckyWired - Kentucky (statewide)

KentuckyWired is a 3,200-mile statewide network of major fiber optic cable to provide broadband internet connectivity. The network will be open access, allowing local public or private Internet service providers (ISPs), cities, partnerships, or other groups to connect to the network and extend services to local communities. The project is being delivered through a 30-year design, build, finance, operate, and maintain availability payment concession between the state and a private concessionaire.

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LA 1 Improvements - Leeville, Louisiana

LA 1 Improvements - Leeville, Louisiana

Phase I of this project has replaced approximately nine miles of elevated highway and the Leeville Bridge in Southern Louisiana, which had suffered from subsidence, erosion, and frequent storm damage. The highway features open road tolling and was constructed within an area of sensitive wetlands.

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Lake Bridges: Kentucky Lake Bridge & Lake Barkley Bridge - Southwest Kentucky

Lake Bridges: Kentucky Lake Bridge & Lake Barkley Bridge - Southwest Kentucky

The Lake Bridges project is the replacement of two bridges in the Land Between the Lakes region in southwestern Kentucky. The Kentucky Lake Bridge will replace the existing Eggners Ferry Bridge and widen two miles of US68/KY80 to four lanes. The Lake Barkley Bridge will replace the existing Lawrence Memorial Bridge and widen 1.5 miles of the approach on US 68/KY 80. The Lake Bridges are primarily financed with GARVEEs.

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Lake Shannon Road Improvement Project  - Tyrone Township, Michigan

Lake Shannon Road Improvement Project - Tyrone Township, Michigan

Local residents within the Lake Shannon Association in Tyrone Township, Michigan petitioned the Township to repave local roadways in exchange for a 10-year tax assessment. The town issued Special Assessment Bonds to cover the cost and Livingston County Road Commission completed the improvements.

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LBJ Express/IH 635 Managed Lanes - Dallas County, Texas

LBJ Express/IH 635 Managed Lanes - Dallas County, Texas

The IH-635 (LBJ Freeway) Managed Lanes Project relieves congestion north of Dallas on a 13-mile stretch of the LBJ Freeway through the reconstruction of its main lanes and frontage roads and addition of six managed lanes along I-635 (subsurface) and I-35E (elevated). The project has been delivered as a P3 between TxDOT and LBJ Infrastructure Group, which will operate and maintain the facility for 52 years.

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Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway - Phoenix, Arizona

Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway - Phoenix, Arizona

The Loop 202 freeway, also known as the South Mountain Freeway, is a 22-mile, 8-lane freeway that will complete the Loop 202 and Loop 101 freeway system in the southwestern quadrant of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The $1.8 billion project has been procured as a P3 where the selected design-build team will also maintain the roadway under a 30-year agreement once it opens in late 2019 or early 2020.

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Lynnwood Link Extension - Seattle Metro Area, Washington

Lynnwood Link Extension - Seattle Metro Area, Washington

The Lynnwood Link Extension will extend the Link light rail transit system 8.5 miles from Northgate Transit Center in Seattle north to Shoreline in King County and on to Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood in Snohomish County. The project includes the construction of four new stations, the addition of 3,790 parking spaces, and the acquisition of 34 light-rail vehicles, as well as partial funding for the construction of the Operations & Maintenance Facility: East. The extension is part of the regional mass transit system expansion (Sound Transit 2) approved by voters in 2008 and supported in large part by a dedicated local option sales tax.

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Luis Munoz Marín International Airport Privatization - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport Privatization - San Juan, Puerto Rico

In February 2013, the Puerto Rico Ports Authority completed the long-term lease of Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan to Aerostar Airport Holdings, under the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Privatization Pilot Program. The 40-year lease has a total value of $2.6 billion, including a $615 million upfront payment - financed through a private bond issue, senior bank debt, and private equity - as well as additional annual payments, and a revenue-sharing arrangement. The upfront payment defeased outstanding debt and helped support the operation of other regional airports.

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MBTA Positive Train Control - Boston Metropolitan Region, Massachusetts

MBTA Positive Train Control - Boston Metropolitan Region, Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is adding positive train control technology to its 400-mile commuter rail network in compliance with federal requirements. The project is financed with TIFIA and RRIF loans backed by state sales tax revenues.

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Miami Intermodal Center - Florida

Miami Intermodal Center - Florida

Located next to the Miami International Airport (MIA), the Miami Intermodal Center is a large ground transportation hub incorporating a Rental Car Center, the Miami Central Station serving local rail transit, commuter rail, Amtrak, and intercity bus transit, major roadway improvements, the MIA Mover and future joint development. Federal, state, and local funding supported this $2 billion program.

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Mid-Coast Corridor - San Diego, California

Mid-Coast Corridor - San Diego, California

The Mid-Coast Corridor project extends San Diego's existing light rail Blue Line 10.9 miles from the Old Town Transit Center in downtown San Diego to the University City area to the north. The nine-station extension will serve major activity centers including Old Town, the University of California, San Diego, and the Westfield UTC shopping center. The $2 billion project is funded 50 percent by a federal Full Funding Grant Agreement and 50 percent locally through TransNet, San Diego County's local option sales tax, which, among other financing, is supporting a $537.5 million TIFIA loan.

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Missouri Safe and Sound Bridge Improvement Program - State of Missouri

Missouri Safe and Sound Bridge Improvement Program - State of Missouri

There were 10,405 bridges on the Missouri Department of Transportation system with at least 1,093 in Condition 3 (serious) or Condition 4 (poor). The Missouri Safe and Sound Bridge Improvement Program has replaced or rehabilitated 802 of these bridges using both a modified design-bid-build and design-build approaches.

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Monroe Expressway - Mecklenburg and Union Counties, North Carolina

Monroe Expressway - Mecklenburg and Union Counties, North Carolina

The Monroe Expressway will be a new, 20-mile all-electronic toll road in Mecklenburg and Union Counties, North Carolina. The facility will provide a high-speed alternative to US 74 in the region. The $800 million, design-build project is supported through a variety of bond proceeds, including GARVEEs.

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Moynihan Train Hall - New York, New York

Moynihan Train Hall - New York, New York

The Moynihan Train Hall will convert the James A. Farley Post Office building in New York, NY into a modern, state of the art transportation facility serving Amtrak and Long Island Rail Road passengers and relieving congestion at adjacent Penn Station. The design-build project is being implemented by a private developer who is leasing the space for 99 years. Funding includes a TIFIA Loan and contributions from New York's Empire State Development Corporation, Amtrak, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and the private developer.

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New Mexico SR-44 - Northwest New Mexico

New Mexico SR-44 - Northwest New Mexico

US 550/NM SR 44 runs from I-25 in Bernalillo north and west to the New Mexico/Colorado state line. This project involved the widening from two to four lanes of a 118-mile section running northwest from San Ysidro to just outside of Bloomfield, near the Four Corners. New Mexico law did not allow for design-build procurement at the time NM 44 was widened. However, the New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department was able to create many of the efficiencies of design-build through a professional services contract.

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NoMa - Gallaudet U Metrorail Station - Washington, DC

NoMa - Gallaudet U Metrorail Station - Washington, DC

The NoMa - Gallaudet U station, formerly known as the New York Avenue station, opened in 2004 as the Washington Metrorail's first infill station. The station was funded through a unique partnership between the District of Columbia, developers and property owners, community leaders, and WMATA. The private sector and local property owners funded $35 million (34 percent) of the $104 million project cost through land donations ($10 million) and the creation of a special assessment district ($25 million).

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North Tarrant Express I-820 and SH 121/183 (Segments 1 and 2W) - Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

North Tarrant Express I-820 and SH 121/183 (Segments 1 and 2W) - Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

TxDOT entered into a public-private partnership with NTE Mobility Partners for the design, construction, finance, maintenance, and operation of approximately 13 miles of roadway improvements along I- 820 and SH 121/SH 183 north and east of Fort Worth. The duration of the concession for this first phase of the North Tarrant Express (NTE) is 52 years. Opened in October 2014, the roadway was reconstructed with the addition of two managed lanes and an additional general purpose lane in each direction. Under a separate agreement, the private partner examined other segments in the region for development as part of the NTE, leading to a third agreement to pursue the NTE 35W Project.

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North Tarrant Express 35W (Segments 3A, 3B and 3C) - Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas

North Tarrant Express 35W (Segments 3A, 3B and 3C) - Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas

The North Tarrant Express (NTE) 35W Project consists of the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of approximately 10 miles of managed lanes, associated improvements to adjacent cross-roads, frontage roads, and ramps, and the intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and tolling systems on two segments of I-35W in Fort Worth, Texas. Segment 3A was designed and constructed via a public-private partnership between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the NTE Mobility Partners. TxDOT was responsible for the financing and construction of Segment 3B, excluding tolling and ITS. With both segments completed by July 2018, the concessionaire is performing operations and maintenance for the entire facility, including the 3B portion constructed by TxDOT, and is negotiating potential construction of Segment 3C extending the facility 7 miles further north.

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Northgate Link Extension - Seattle, Washington

Northgate Link Extension - Seattle, Washington

The Northgate Link Extension expands Seattle's Sound Transit Link light rail system 4.3 miles north from the existing Capitol Hill and University of Washington Stations that opened in March 2016. The extension runs primarily underground through twin-bored tunnels and features three new stations. The extension is part of the regional mass transit system expansion (Sound Transit 2) approved by voters in 2008 and supported in large part by a dedicated local option sales tax. The project is the first to reach financial close under a TIFIA Master Credit Agreement under which USDOT may make a contingent commitment of future TIFIA credit assistance for a program of related projects secured by a common security pledge.

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Northwest Corridor -  Atlanta, Georgia

Northwest Corridor - Atlanta, Georgia

The Northwest Corridor project will include extensions of existing HOV lanes and the addition of reversible tolled managed lanes along sections of nearly 30 miles of I-75 and I-575 northwest of Atlanta. The nearly $850 million project is being delivered using a design-build-finance approach.

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Ohio River Bridges Downtown Crossing - Louisville, Kentucky/Southern Indiana

Ohio River Bridges Downtown Crossing - Louisville, Kentucky/Southern Indiana

The Ohio River Bridges Downtown Crossing project is one half of the bi-state Ohio River Bridges project, which also includes the East End Crossing project, that together are addressing cross-river capacity and mobility needs in the greater Louisville-Southern Indiana region. The project consists of the new Abraham Lincoln Bridge carrying northbound I-65 across the Ohio River between Louisville and Southern Indiana. In the background is the existing Kennedy Bridge that carries the southbound lanes. The Downtown Crossing project also includes the reconstruction of the Kennedy Interchange in downtown Louisville to eliminate design deficiencies and safety hazards. The project has been delivered an availability-pay design-build-finance-operate-maintain concession.

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Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing - Southern Indiana/Louisville, Kentucky

Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing - Southern Indiana/Louisville, Kentucky

The Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing project is one half of the bi-state Ohio River Bridges project, which also includes the Downtown Crossing project, that together are addressing cross-river capacity and mobility needs in the greater Louisville-Southern Indiana region. The project consists of a new East End Bridge and approaches connecting I-265/KY 841 in Kentucky to I-265/SR 265 in Indiana. The project has been delivered an availability-pay design-build-finance-operate-maintain concession.

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Ohio State University Parking Facility - Columbus, Ohio

Ohio State University Parking Facility - Columbus, Ohio

In 2012, The Ohio State University (Ohio State) leased its Columbus campus parking facilities, and management of its daily parking operations, to a private concessionaire for 50 years as part of an innovative funding strategy. Over the lease term, CampusParc is responsible for the operation of Ohio State's parking system which comprises approximately 36,600 spaces across the Columbus campus. Ohio State estimates the 50-year value generation to be $3.1 billion. The endowment distributions are being used for student scholarships, hiring new tenure-track faculty, and support for capital projects in the Arts District. Funding has also gone to supporting the Campus Area Bus Service and other initiatives that provide sustainable transportation options.

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Orchard Pond Parkway - Tallahassee, Florida

Orchard Pond Parkway - Tallahassee, Florida

The Orchard Pond Parkway is a 5.2-mile privately constructed toll road north of Tallahassee, Florida. The road was developed by a private landowner as a means to preserve the surrounding region from suburban development, and it incorporates a number of features to protect wildlife and the natural environment. The Florida Department of Transportation has supported the project financially with a State Infrastructure Bank loan that covers 80 percent of the $17 million project cost. Leon County owns the road and is leasing it back to the developer for 99 years.

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Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel - Hampton Roads to Eastern Shore, Virginia

Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel - Hampton Roads to Eastern Shore, Virginia

The Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel project entails the construction of a 5,700-foot bored tunnel, parallel to the existing tunnel and connecting two southbound trestles of the existing Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel, a 17.6 mile structure connecting the Norfolk/Virginia Beach areas to Virginia's eastern shore. The $1.1 billion, design-build project is financed with toll-backed revenue bonds, a TIFIA loan, a Virginia Transportation Infrastructure Bank loan, and monies from the facility operating agency's general fund.

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Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project - Pennsylvania (statewide)

Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project - Pennsylvania (statewide)

The Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project is replacing 558 structurally deficient bridges throughout the commonwealth over a three-year period. The private partner, Plenary Keystone Partners, will design, construct, and finance the project; and then maintain the bridges for 25 years. The project is financed with the largest transportation private activity bond issued to date in the U.S., together with PennDOT milestone payments and private partner equity.

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Pocahontas Parkway / Richmond Airport Connector - Greater Richmond, Virginia

Pocahontas Parkway / Richmond Airport Connector - Greater Richmond, Virginia

This $354 million project was financed by tax-exempt toll revenue bonds issues by a 63-20 corporation. It was the first transportation project implemented under Virginia's Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995. The Parkway was leased to a private toll road operator in 2007. The deal defeased its underlying debt and included the construction of the 1.6-mile Richmond Airport Connector, which opened in January 2011. The Parkway changed hands in 2015 and again in 2016 after the initial private operator first transferred ownership to its senior lenders in May 2014.

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Poinciana Parkway - Osceola and Polk Counties, Florida

Poinciana Parkway - Osceola and Polk Counties, Florida

Originally planned for development by a private real estate firm in the 2000s, the Poinciana Parkway was ultimately developed under an agreement between Osceola and Polk Counties and the developer, who donated existing work on design, permitting, and right-of-way. The $141 million, 9.7-mile arterial and toll road improvement connects the Poinciana community 25 miles south of Orlando with a major state route and I-4 to provide better commuting access and congestion relief. In addition to the private developer contribution, the project is financed with toll revenue bonds, a State Infrastructure Bank loan, and county contributions.

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Poplar Road Safety Improvements - Stafford County, Virginia

Poplar Road Safety Improvements - Stafford County, Virginia

Stafford County, Virginia used revenue from its Central West Impact Fee Service Area Fund to complete improvements to Phase I of Poplar Road. This fund was created in 2003 and used to collect fees from developers to fund needed infrastructure improvements. Two additional phases use traditional revenue from the county's Transportation Fund.

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Port of Miami Tunnel - Florida

Port of Miami Tunnel - Florida

The Port of Miami Tunnel improves access to and from the Port of Miami, serving as a dedicated roadway connector linking the Port (located on an island in Biscayne) with the MacArthur Causeway and I-395 on the mainland. The project has been developed as a P3 with Miami Access Tunnel, LLC (MAT). The state has paid for approximately 50 percent of the capital costs (design and construction) and all operations and maintenance, while local governments provided the remaining 50 percent of the capital costs. FDOT made milestone payments to MAT at various stages of project development and is now making availability payments during a 30-year concession. Senior bank debt, a TIFIA loan, and private equity have been used to finance the project.

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Portland Streetcar - Portland, Oregon

Portland Streetcar - Portland, Oregon

The Portland Streetcar network is a 14.7-mile modern streetcar network in Downtown Portland, Oregon. Property owners along the proposed alignment agreed to establish a special property tax levy through the formation of a Local Improvement District (LID), funding approximately 13.9 percent ($34.9 million) of the $251.4 million project. In addition, Tax Increment Financing also contributed to 8.2 percent ($21.5 million) of total project costs.

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Potomac Yard Metrorail Station - City of Alexandria, Virginia

Potomac Yard Metrorail Station - City of Alexandria, Virginia

The City of Alexandria, Virginia negotiated exactions for developer contributions in return for land rezoning, dedicated net new tax revenues, and created two special assessment districts to fund the project costs of a proposed infill station on the Washington Metrorail system. The Potomac Yard station - estimated to begin construction in 2016 and open to service in 2018 - is the cornerstone of the redevelopment plan for the Potomac Yard, a 295-acre former rail yard near the Potomac River.

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President George  Turnpike

President George Bush Turnpike - North Dallas, Texas

The President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) is a six-lane 30.5-mile circumferential toll highway connecting various cities in the northern part of Dallas County and portions of neighboring Denton and Collin Counties. This original segment opened in phases between 1998 and 2006. It was the first project to benefit from USDOT's TE-045 innovative finance provisions including a Section 129 loan, partial conversion of advance construction, and the use of flexible match. Construction on a 9.9-mile Eastern Extension began in October 2008 and was opened in December 2011. Financing for the extension included toll-backed revenue bonds and other state and local resources.

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President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension (SH 161) - Dallas, Texas

President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension (SH 161) - Dallas, Texas

SH 161, the President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension (PGBT WE), provides a new, approximately 11.5-mile link between SH 183, I-30, and I-20 as part of a western loop around Dallas through the cities of Irving and Grand Prairie south of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. This toll road was completed in four phases. The first three were constructed by TxDOT and the remaining phase and overall ownership and operation became the responsibility of the North Texas Tollway Authority under a concession agreement signed in 2008.

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Presidio Parkway (Phase II) - San Francisco, California

Presidio Parkway (Phase II) - San Francisco, California

The Presidio Parkway project is a replacement of Doyle Drive, the southern access to the Golden Gate Bridge. The existing structure, built in 1936, did not meet current highway standards and was seismically deficient. Through a competitive procurement process, Caltrans selected a private consortium to deliver Phase II as an availability-pay design, build, finance, operate, and maintain availability-pay concession.

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Purple Line Project -  Washington DC Metro Region / Central Maryland  (transit project)

Purple Line Project - Washington DC Metro Region / Central Maryland (transit project)

The Purple Line is a new 16-mile, 21-station light rail transit line that will connect several communities in southern Maryland from Bethesda to New Carrollton. The corridor is located along the Capital Beltway near Washington, D.C., in a densely populated area with continued commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and residential development. The line provides connections to the Metro subway, MARC commuter rail, and Amtrak's Northeast Corridor. An availability-payment-backed design-build-finance-operate-maintain concession will deliver the project using a financing package of private activity bonds, TIFIA loan, private equity, and Maryland Transit Agency funds.

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Regional Connector Transit Corridor Project - Los Angeles, California

Regional Connector Transit Corridor Project - Los Angeles, California

The Regional Connector Transit Corridor Project is a 1.9-mile underground light rail connection between the Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to the 7th Street/Metro Center Station in downtown Los Angeles, California. The Regional Connector extends from the Metro Gold Line and will allow passengers to transfer to the Metro Blue, Exposition, Red, and Purple Lines, bypassing Union Station, while providing one-seat ride for travel across Los Angeles County. The project will be delivered as a design-build project. It will be financed through federal, state, and local sources, including a TIFIA loan and an FTA New Starts Full Funding Grant Agreement.

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Reno Transportation Rail Access Corridor (ReTRAC) - Reno, Nevada

Reno Transportation Rail Access Corridor (ReTRAC) - Reno, Nevada

Traffic congestion and safety concerns brought about the largest public works project ever undertaken in Northern Nevada, the Reno Transportation Rail Access Corridor, or ReTRAC. The project depressed a 2.3-mile stretch of freight rail that ran through downtown, eliminating 10 at-grade street crossings.

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Riverwalk Expansion/Wacker Drive Reconstruction Project - Chicago, Illinois

Riverwalk Expansion/Wacker Drive Reconstruction Project - Chicago, Illinois

The Riverwalk Expansion, which included the final phases of the Wacker Drive Reconstruction Project, is a pedestrian walkway running six blocks along the Chicago River from State Street to Lake Street. Each block features a distinct theme, facilitating different recreational and transportation activities. A TIFIA loan helped fund most of two of three phases of the Riverwalk, and will be repaid with project-generated revenues, including tour boat, retail leasing, and advertising fees.

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Rock Creek Development Park Access Road - Boone County, West Virginia

Rock Creek Development Park Access Road - Boone County, West Virginia

The Rock Creek Park Development Access Road is a 2.6-mile four-lane connecting highway beginning at US Route 119 near WV 3 outside Danville in Boone County, southwest West Virginia. The road will provide access to the future 12,000-acre Rock Creek Development Park on the site of the former Hobet Mine property. The project is financed with federal funds, about 61 percent of which are GARVEEs.

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Route 28 Corridor Improvements - Northern Virginia

Route 28 Corridor Improvements - Northern Virginia

In 1987, property owners in Fairfax and Loudon Counties agreed to establish an additional property tax through the creation of a special assessment. Revenue has been dedicated to major highway improvements along the Route 28 corridor, including widenings and interchange reconstruction.

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Route 33 Interchange Project - Easton, Pennsylvania Region

Route 33 Interchange Project - Easton, Pennsylvania Region

The Route 33 Interchange Project in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania (65 miles north of Philadelphia) involved the construction of a new interchange and associated access improvements to facilitate the mixed-use commercial development of over 600 acres of surrounding land. The interchange was constructed by PennDOT and other infrastructure improvements are being made by a private owner who is selling parcels of land to other third party developers. Tax increment financing provided partial funding for the improvements.

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Route 36 FourLaning - Hannibal to Macon, Northeast Missouri

Route 36 FourLaning - Hannibal to Macon, Northeast Missouri

US Route 36 extends across northern Missouri from the City of Hannibal at the Illinois State Line to the City of St. Joseph at the Kansas State Line. The 52-mile segment from Hannibal west to Macon was the last to be expanded from two to four lanes to improve safety and reduce congestion. Completed in 2010, the project relied on a voter-approved, four-county sales tax district to fund roughly half the project's cost, as full state funding was not available. The sales tax revenue leveraged a loan from the state infrastructure bank, which was repaid in 2017, 3.5 years early.

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Seagirt Marine Terminal - Baltimore, Maryland

Seagirt Marine Terminal - Baltimore, Maryland

In late 2009, the Maryland Port Administration entered into a 50-year long-term lease concession with Ports America Chesapeake to operate and maintain Seagirt Marine Terminal in Baltimore. The nearly $1.5 billion deal includes annual and per-container payments to the state, capital investment including addition of a fourth berth that accommodates post-Panamax ships, and a $140 million upfront payment that the state has invested in highways that serve the Port of Baltimore area.

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SH 45SW - Austin, Texas

SH 45SW - Austin, Texas

SH 45SW is a four-lane toll road under development by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority between the southern end of MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) and FM 1626 southwest of Austin, Texas. The $100 million project uses no federal funds, relying solely on state funds and debt along with contributions from Travis and Hays Counties, through which the road passes.

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SH 130 (Segments 5-6) - Texas

SH 130 (Segments 5-6) - Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

SH 130 is a four-lane, 91-mile toll road east and south of Austin designed to relieve congestion on the heavily traveled I-35, the primary north-south route through Central Texas. Segments 5 and 6 have been developed through a 50-year concession (Comprehensive Development Agreement) with the SH 130 Concession Company (a joint venture of Cintra and Zachry American Infrastructure). They were financed with senior bank debt, a TIFIA loan, and private equity. Segments 1-4 were constructed under a design-build project as part of the Central Texas Turnpike System.

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SH 288 Toll Lanes Project - Houston, Texas

SH 288 Toll Lanes Project - Houston, Texas

The SH 288 Toll Lanes project is located in Harris County, Texas and involves the development, design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of four new toll lanes that stretch 10.3 miles along the median of SH 288, which extends from downtown Houston south toward the Gulf of Mexico. The P3 DBFOM concession also includes the maintenance of the existing general purpose lanes along the corridor. The concessionaire's financing includes a combination of private activity bonds, a TIFIA loan, private equity, and public funding for direct connector ramps to the Texas Medical Center.

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SmartWay Upgrade Kits - Oregon

SmartWay Upgrade Kits - Oregon

Cascade Sierra Solutions (CSS), a non-profit organization, is responsible for deploying the SmartWay Upgrade Kits, which can include: engine idle reduction technology, such as an auxiliary power unit, direct fired heater, or truck stop electrification; low rolling resistance tires; advanced aerodynamics for tractors and trailers; exhaust after-treatment devices, such as oxidation catalysts and particulate filters.

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Sound Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility East - Bellevue, Washington

Sound Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility East - Bellevue, Washington

The Operations and Maintenance Satellite Facility East (OMF East) will be developed in Bellevue, Washington to maintain, store, and deploy light rail vehicles on an extension of Sound Transit's light rail system serving East Link, Northgate, Lynnwood, and Federal Way. The project is the second to reach financial close under a TIFIA Master Credit Agreement and is financed with local sales tax revenue, bond proceeds, and grant proceeds.

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South Bay Expressway (formerly SR 125 South Toll Road) - San Diego County, California

South Bay Expressway (formerly SR 125 South Toll Road) - San Diego County, California

The South Bay Expressway toll road is a 9.2-mile privately-funded southern extension of SR 125, extending from SR 905 near the International Border to SR 54 near Sweetwater Reservoir in San Diego, California. The original operator, South Bay Expressway, L.P., held a 35-year franchise with the State of California under which it financed and built the highway, then transferred ownership to the State. The concessionaire emerged from bankruptcy in April 2011 as South Bay Expressway, LLC, and sold the toll road to the San Diego Association of Governments in December 2011.

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South Carolina 27 in 7 - South Carolina

South Carolina 27 in 7 - South Carolina

This statewide effort from 1999 to 2008 accelerated the implementation of 200 highway improvement projects worth over $5.0 billion from 27 to 7 years. The South Carolina DOT entered into partnerships with two private construction and resource management firms to undertake strategic planning and financial management and coordinate design and construction activities, all without augmenting the size of the state agency.

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South Lake Union Streetcar - Seattle, Washington

South Lake Union Streetcar - Seattle, Washington

The South Lake Union Streetcar project is a 2.6-mile modern streetcar connecting the South Lake Union area to Downtown Seattle, Washington. Forming the centerpiece of an innovative funding package, local businesses and property owners along the proposed alignment agreed to establish a special property tax levy through the formation of a Local Improvement District (LID), funding approximately 47 percent ($25 million) of the $53.5 million project.

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Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway (Portsmouth Bypass) - Portsmouth to Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio

Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway (Portsmouth Bypass) - Portsmouth to Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio

The Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway is a 16-mile, four-lane, limited access highway providing motorists with an alternative route around the city of Portsmouth in South Central Ohio, saving 10 miles of travel and up to 16 minutes per trip. The project is Ohio's first DBFOM availability payment concession and has benefited from TIFIA and PAB financing, as well as Appalachian Development Highway System funds.

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SR 91 Corridor Improvement Project - Riverside County, California

SR 91 Corridor Improvement Project - Riverside County, California

The SR 91 Corridor Improvement Project is an eight-mile extension of the Orange County SR 91 Express Lanes east into Riverside County through conversion of existing HOV lanes. Two general purpose lanes will also be added, along with improvements made to interchanges and bridges. The project is supported by a TIFIA loan and is almost exclusively paid for with local funding through a combination of toll revenue and voter-approved county-level sales tax proceeds.

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SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program - Seattle, Washington Metropolitan Area

SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program - Seattle, Washington Metropolitan Area

SR 520 is one of two major east-west roadways crossing Lake Washington, located within King County and the Seattle metropolitan area in the State of Washington. The SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program includes the replacement of the existing floating bridge across Lake Washington, the widening of the roadway to the east and accommodation of a transit/HOV lane, and several projects to the west making improvements from I-5 on the Seattle side to the floating bridge's west approach. Project financing includes toll-backed revenue bonds and a TIFIA loan supported by tolls collected on the existing and replacement bridges, in combination with other federal and state funding.

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Staten Island Ferries and Terminals - New York

Staten Island Ferries and Terminals - New York

The Staten Island Ferry provides over 21 million people a year (65,000 passengers a day not including weekend days) with ferry service between St. George on Staten Island and Whitehall Street in lower Manhattan. With the help of a $159 million TIFIA loan, the project included the redevelopment of the two ferry terminals and the purchase of three ferry boats.

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Susquehanna Union Green Transportation Improvements  - Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Susquehanna Union Green Transportation Improvements - Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

The private sector developers of Susquehanna Union Green - a 58-acre, mixed-use development in Susquehanna Township near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - are benefitting from a $5.3 million, low-interest loan from the Dauphin County Infrastructure Bank to support roadway improvements needed for the project.

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Transbay Transit Center - San Francisco, California

Transbay Transit Center - San Francisco, California

The Transbay Transit Center Project will replace the current Transbay Terminal with a new multimodal transportation center and centralize the region's transportation network by accommodating nine transportation systems under one roof, as well as California High Speed Rail and an underground pedestrian connection to the Embarcadero BART/Muni station. The project consists of replacing the outdated Transbay Terminal with a modern transit hub, extending the Caltrain rail line from its current terminus and accommodating future high-speed rail, and redeveloping the area surrounding the Transbay Transit Center.

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Transform 66 - Outside the Beltway - Fairfax and Prince William Counties, Virginia

Transform 66 - Outside the Beltway - Fairfax and Prince William Counties, Virginia

Transform 66 - Outside the Beltway will reconstruct and expand 22.5 miles of I-66 in Virginia from the I-495 Capital Beltway to US 29 in Gainesville. The project will provide an additional general-purpose and a second HOV lane in each direction, together with auxiliary lanes, interchange reconfigurations, park-and-ride facilities, and new and improved bus service. The project is being delivered under a 50-year design-build-finance-operate-maintain public-private partnership concession and is financed with a TIFIA loan, private activity bonds, and substantial equity investments and project contributions from the private partner.

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Tren Urbano - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Tren Urbano - San Juan, Puerto Rico

The Tren Urbano is a 10.7-mile, fully automated rapid transit that serves the metropolitan area of San Juan, which includes the municipalities of San Juan, Bayamón, and Guaynabo. The Tren Urbano consists of 16 stations along a single line, a vehicle maintenance and storage facility, rolling stock, and other supporting infrastructure.

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Triangle Expressway - Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

Triangle Expressway - Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

The 18.8-mile Triangle Expressway, composed of three sections, provides congestion relief on existing north-south routes serving the Research Triangle Park region (including I-40) between Raleigh and Durham. Project financing included toll and state revenue bonds and a $387 million TIFIA loan.

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US 36 Express Lanes (Phase 1) - Denver Metro Area, Colorado

US 36 Express Lanes (Phase 1) - Denver Metro Area, Colorado

The US 36 Express Lanes Phase 1 is an initial 10-mile phase of improvements, including one HOT lane in each direction, along 15 miles of roadway between Denver and Boulder, Colorado. This $312 million first phase opened in July 2015 under a design-build contract. A second phase, which opened in January 2016, completes the improvements. The full corridor is operated and maintained by a private partner that developed Phase 2.

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US 36 Express Lanes (Phase 2) - Denver Metro Area, Colorado

US 36 Express Lanes (Phase 2) - Denver Metro Area, Colorado

Phase 2 of a 15-mile reconstruction and expansion of US 36, a four-lane divided highway connecting Denver and Boulder, extends the 10-mile Phase 1 project five miles further northwest to Boulder. The corridor was reconstructed and augmented with a single HOT lane in each direction. The project also included the reconstruction or rehabilitation of three bridges, accommodations for bus rapid transit, provision for ITS, improvements to a commuter rail station, and a bikeway. Phase 2 has been delivered as a DBFOM P3. In addition to the Phase 2 construction, the concessionaire will operate and maintain the entire US 36 Express Lanes corridor as well as the existing I-25 Express Lanes, which connect at its southern terminus.

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US Highway 441/27 Utility Relocation Project - Leesburg, Florida

US Highway 441/27 Utility Relocation Project - Leesburg, Florida

The City of Leesburg, Florida US Highway 441/27 Community Redevelopment Agency used Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to finance the cost of undergrounding electric utility lines, relocating electrical distribution equipment and removing conduit poles. The work was done concurrently with a separate Florida Department of Transportation project in order to save money and time.

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Veterans Memorial Bridge Replacement - Portland, Maine

Veterans Memorial Bridge Replacement - Portland, Maine

The existing Veterans Memorial Bridge was built in 1954 to connect Portland's West End to South Portland over the Fore River. The new bridge, which includes a bicycle/pedestrian pathway as well as green spaces, opened in July 2012 and is designed to last 100 years. MaineDOT financed the project in part with GARVEE bonds sold as taxable Build America Bonds and tax exempt revenue bonds by the Maine Municipal Bond Bank in November 2010.

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Washington Metro Capital Improvement Program - Washington, D.C.

Washington Metro Capital Improvement Program - Washington, D.C.

The WMATA $2.3 billion FY 1999 - FY 2004 capital improvement program (CIP) replaced vehicles and rehabilitated facilities and equipment on the rail and bus systems. Individual components of the CIP included procurement of new buses and rail cars; major maintenance and rehabilitation of electrical and mechanical systems, communications, and track and structures to improve system-wide performance; escalator and elevator rehabilitation and other station enhancements; parking lot improvements; and upgrades to several maintenance facilities. Program financing came from federal grant funds, local matching funds, and Grant Anticipation Notes. A $600 million line of credit guaranteed by TIFIA permitted WMATA to demonstrate adequate fiscal capacity under the terms of its funding agreement with local jurisdictions.

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Wekiva Parkway  - Orlando Metropolitan Region, Florida

Wekiva Parkway - Orlando Metropolitan Region, Florida

The Central Florida Expressway Authority is constructing 10 miles of the planned 25-mile Wekiva Parkway that will complete the beltway around northwest metropolitan Orlando. A TIFIA loan is helping to accelerate completion of these sections of toll highway from 2019 to 2018.

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Westside Purple Line Extension, Section 1 - Los Angeles, California

Westside Purple Line Extension, Section 1 - Los Angeles, California

The Westside Purple Line Extension comprises a three-phase, 8.9 mile extension of the LA Metro's existing Purple Line subway from its current terminus at Wilshire/Western Station to a new western terminus in West Los Angeles near the VA Hospital in Westwood. Section 1 will extend the Purple Line 3.9 miles from Wilshire/Western to Wilshire/La Cienega and includes three stations, procurement of 34 new heavy rail vehicles, and improvements to the existing Division 20 Rail Maintenance and Storage Yard. Section 1 has been procured through a design-build contract, and is financed with federal, state, and local sources, including a TIFIA loan and an FTA New Starts Full Funding Grant Agreement.

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Westside Purple Line Extension, Section 2 - Los Angeles, California

Westside Purple Line Extension, Section 2 - Los Angeles, California

The Westside Purple Line Extension involves a three-phase, 8.9-mile extension of the LA Metro's existing Purple Line subway from its current terminus at Wilshire/Western Station to a new western terminus in West Los Angeles near the VA Hospital in Westwood. Section 2 will extend the Purple Line 2.6 miles from the planned Section 1 terminus at Wilshire/La Cienega and continue to Century City, with stations at Wilshire/Rodeo and Century City Constellation. The project includes procurement of 20 new heavy rail vehicles. As with Section 1, Section 2 is being procured through a design-build contract, and is financed with federal, state, and local sources, including a TIFIA loan and an FTA New Starts Full Funding Grant Agreement.

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Over the last two decades, as revenues have lagged behind investment requirements, Congress and States have sought ways to expand the capacity of the Federal-aid program to deliver projects. Today, States and other project sponsors have available an array of project finance tools to facilitate the delivery of projects.

Tolls, user fees, and other project-based revenue sources, in combination with new finance tools, can substantially increase state and local governments' ability to deliver projects. Transportation project finance innovations available to project sponsors include: Section 129 Loans, State Infrastructure Banks, Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicles, TIFIA Credit Assistance, Private Activity Bonds, and Build America Bonds.