The Build America Center is pleased to share the newly published memo, “State Infrastructure Banks Symposium: Highlights & Takeaways,” now available on our website. Written by our partners at Rebel, this report captures key insights and lessons from the State Infrastructure Banks (SIB) Symposium held on May 21, 2025, at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Headquarters in Austin, TX.
Hosted by the Build America Center and generously supported by TxDOT, the symposium convened over 30 public-sector leaders from across the country to explore the evolving role of SIBs in financing and accelerating transportation infrastructure. The memo summarizes presentations, roundtable discussions, and collaborative sessions that highlighted both ongoing challenges and innovative practices reshaping the future of SIBs.
Key themes:
- SIBs as Accelerators: How flexible capital can fast-track project delivery and reduce costs.
- Innovative Financing: Florida’s toll credit strategy and the concept of a toll credit marketplace.
- Marketing & Visibility: Strategies to expand awareness and engagement with SIB programs.
- Leadership & Champions: The critical role of internal advocates in sustaining program momentum.
- Defederalization: The strategic value of using recycled funds for flexible, state-level investment.
The memo also details peer-shared examples from states like Georgia and Florida, offering real-world case studies and solutions for navigating regulatory and financial complexities.
Click the link below to read the full report:
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