Traffic congestion is a pervasive worldwide problem. In this webinar, we explain how to harness existing technologies together with new methods in time-and-location markets to eradicate traffic congestion along with its attendant social harms. Our market design for road use builds on congestion pricing and models of efficient pricing in the electricity sector. The market…

This webinar will explore common challenges and best practices in managing geotechnical risks for alternative delivery infrastructure projects. Drawing insights from professionals with decades of experience in different geotechnical and project settings, the session will provide a holistic survey of the issues from multiple perspectives.

This webinar will delve into the benefits and opportunities provided by State Infrastructure Banks (SIBs) in advancing transportation projects. Attendees will learn 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 will also explore the evolving landscape of SIBs, highlighting…

Georgia Department of Transportation and the State Road and Tollway Authority have recently awarded the SR 400 Express Lanes project to SR 400 Peach Partners. The project is the first revenue risk P3 project in Georgia, and the first of a broad and ambitious network of managed lanes in the Atlanta-Metro region to provide reliable…

Join us for a comprehensive webinar exploring the pivotal role academia can play in supporting the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). With the IIJA and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) providing an unprecedented $1 trillion to modernize America’s infrastructure, public and private organizations…

Doing More with Less: Maintenance-Oriented Strategies for Transportation Improvements DATE: Friday, April 12, 2024TIME: 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDTFORMAT: VIRTUAL Zoom webinar DESCRIPTION: The issue of maintenance—and notably, deferred maintenance—stands as a pivotal challenge confronting public agencies who are looking to modernize their infrastructure. These agencies often do not have a complete picture of their maintenance liabilities and…

The combination of multiple projects into a single contract (referred to as project bundling), continues to attract the attention of transportation agencies. Stakeholders seek answers to bundling-related questions including: (1) how to measure bundling benefits, (2) empirical evidence on project bundling efficacy in terms of its benefits, (3) the limitations of project bundling regarding the…

The U.S. has a relative abundance of arterial highways—two+ lane roads radiating from many urban areas and much more land devoted to retail than similar high-income countries. Many parts of the U.S. also suffer from a affordable housing shortage. And its retail sector, in the form of enclosed and outdoor shopping malls, are experiencing low…