This event took place March 30, 2016. The webinar video and other materials are posted below.

Webinar Video

Webinar Excerpts

Other Materials

• View PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)
• View Webinar Questions & Answers (PDF)
• Project Profile
• TIFIA Project Profile
• RTD FasTracks Website

Event Description

This dynamic webinar examines key aspects of the re-development of Denver Union Station, which now serves as the centerpiece for a large, regional transportation system (including commuter rail, light rail, local and long-distance bus and intercity passenger rail) as well as associated commercial and residential development. The re-development of the station has been a catalyst spurring economic growth and enhancing the quality of life in the Denver metropolitan area. This webinar will explore regional and public-private partnerships; funding and financing a multi-modal, multi-faceted project; and value capture backed financing. The presentation will focus on techniques and findings that may be adapted by other entities contemplating similar development of their regional transportation hubs as engines of growth. The webinar features video interviews and was informed by discussion with key project principals:

• Governor John Hickenlooper, Governor of Colorado and Former Mayor of Denver
• David Genova, Interim General Manager, Regional Transportation District (RTD)
• Diane Barrett, Chief Projects Officer, City and County of Denver
• Elbra Wedgeworth, President, Denver Union Station Project Authority
• Ferd Belz, Principal at REGen, Union Station Alliance
• Marla Lien, Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell (Former General Counsel, RTD)

Topics covered include:

• Project Overview [Video Timecode 05:01]
• Partnerships [Video Timecode 13:52]
• Funding and Financing [Video Timecode 22:34]
• Value Capture [Video Timecode 31:58]
• Lessons Learned [Video Timecode 38:31]
• Panelist Discussion by Project Leadership [Video Timecode 45:33]

Learn about transportation funding and financing tools used on this project:

• Federal Credit Assistance
  • TIFIA
  • RRIF
• Public-Private Partnership Enabling Legislation