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Reason Foundation, Bipartisan Policy Council, Building America's Future and Others Urge Congress to Give State and Local Governments More Transportation Flexibility

Fix the highway bill so state and local governments have flexibility to use pricing, private capital and other needed funding sources
May 16, 2012

Shirley Ybarra

Today, Reason Foundation's Robert Poole joined a diverse coalition urging Congress to fix the highway bill's problems and highlighting the need to free state and local governmets to use pricing, tolling, private sector capital and other available funding options to solve their transportation problems. The Bipartisan Policy Council, Building America's Future, former Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters, and Department of Transportation officials from several states were among those signing the letter that says:

Puerto Rico's Infrastructure Renaissance Continuing in 2012

May 15, 2012, 4:40pm

Leonard Gilroy

Puerto Rico emerged as a leader in attracting private investment in public infrastructure in 2011, with projects undertaken or underway that include a modernization of 100 K-12 schools, a $1.5 billion toll road lease and an ongoing procurement for a long-term lease of San Juan's international airport. Momentum continues in 2012.

Surface Transportation Innovations #103

Bingaman anti-PPP battle continues | Fresh thinking on federal role in goods movement | California high-speed rail under fire again | Revisiting housing plus transportation costs | Natural gas for trucks? Maybe | Upcoming Conferences | News Notes | Quotab
May 15, 2012

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Puerto Rico Building Robust Infrastructure Privatization Program

Puerto Rico advanced public-private partnerships in schools, highways and aviation in 2011
May 15, 2012

Leonard Gilroy

In two short years, the administration of Governor Luis Fortuño has turned Puerto Rico into a privatization leader among its state peers. To address the territory's chronic deficits and unsustainable debt, the administration has advanced a range of reforms that include major spending reductions, optimization of government operations and the enactment of a new law in 2009 inviting private investors to modernize or develop new infrastructure across a variety of sectors.

Christie Administration Expanded Privatization Portfolio in New Jersey in 2011

Initiatives advanced in toll collection, road maintenance, racing facilities and more
May 15, 2012

Leonard Gilroy

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's administration continued to expand its portfolio of privatization initiatives in its second year of office as part of its broader government streamlining and reform agenda.

Kasich Administration Advanced Privatization in Ohio in 2011

Initiatives advanced in economic development, asset realignment and more
May 15, 2012

Leonard Gilroy

A year into his new administration—and as promised during his gubernatorial campaign—Ohio Gov. John Kasich has taken significant steps to advance privatization as a key component of his governing agenda.

Emanuel Administration Embracing Private Sector Competition in Chicago

New $7 billion infrastructure trust developing alongside initiatives in recycling, water and elsewhere
May 15, 2012

Harris Kenny

Since taking office, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is doing what sensible leaders do: focusing resources on the core functions of government that must be provided and partnering with the private sector and using competition to lower costs on the rest. 

Villaraigosa Administration Advocating Reform in Los Angeles

Debate over city-owned parking garages and zoo continues, progress made elsewhere
May 15, 2012

Harris Kenny

When Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa first entered office he made public-private partnerships (PPPs) a major priority. While results have been slow to materialize, the City of Angels is making progress toward more efficient provision of public service delivery through the private sector.

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  • Surface Transportation Innovations #103
    Bingaman anti-PPP battle continues | Fresh thinking on federal role in goods movement | California high-speed rail under fire again | Revisiting housing plus transportation costs | Natural gas for trucks? Maybe | Upcoming Conferences | News Notes | Quotab
    May 15, 2012
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