State Infrastructure Banks Symposium: Highlights & Takeaways captures key insights and lessons from the State Infrastructure Banks (SIB) Symposium held on May 21, 2025, at the Texas Department of Transportation Headquarters. The symposium convened public-sector leaders from across the country to explore the evolving role of SIBs in financing and accelerating transportation infrastructure.
This webinar delves into the benefits and opportunities provided by State Infrastructure Banks (SIBs) in advancing transportation projects. Attendees learned how SIBs can offer flexible financing options, such as low-interest loans and credit enhancements, to accelerate project timelines and attract additional investment. The session also explored the evolving landscape of SIBs, highlighting their ability to recycle funds for future projects and align with state and federal transportation goals. Participants gained a deeper understanding of how SIBs can serve as a powerful tool to stretch public funds and drive infrastructure development.
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.
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.
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.
This document provides guidance for administering State Infrastructure Banks (SIBs) established under Section 35 of the NHS Designation Act of 1995 or Section 1511 of TEA-21 (1998).
Federal funding for these pilot programs was limited to amounts authorized between FY 1996 and 2003, including $150 million from the U.S. Treasury's General Fund.
No additional Federal funds are available to capitalize either program. States may establish or expand SIBs using Federal funds under 23 U.S.C. § 610.
Note: These Stewardship Practices apply only to SIBs capitalized with Federal-aid highway funds. SIBs receiving Federal transit funds must follow FTA procedures.
