Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Workshop for Planners – Spokane, WA

This event took place July 17, 2018 in Spokane, WA.

Event Description

The Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Workshop for Planners was hosted in conjunction with the AASHTO Committee on Planning at the AASHTO Joint Policy Conference: Connecting the DOTs in Spokane, WA. The workshop was intended to provide a forum for planners to discuss how to apply P3 concepts in the planning context.

The workshop offered a general understanding of P3 as an alternative project delivery method, with a focus on addressing topics at the intersection of P3 and planning. The workshop began with a brief presentation to establish a common vocabulary and working knowledge. Then, attendees participated in facilitated conversation, providing the opportunity to understand how to apply P3 in a DOT environment. Guest speakers described case studies and “real world” examples that will help planners understand the basics of P3 implementation.

Agenda (PDF)
Event Summary (PDF)

Presentations

P3 Basics: Public Private Partnership (P3) Overview (PDF)
Alternative Approaches to Private Sector Involvement: Public-Private Partnerships in Washington – Anthony Buckley, Washington State DOT
P3s and the Planning Process: FHWA PlanWorks (PDF) – James Garland, FHWA
P3 Basics: P3, Financing, and Funding (PDF)
Incorporating P3 Project Finance into the Planning Process (PDF) – Marsha Fiol, Virginia DOT and Wendy Thomas, Virginia DOT Federal Programs Management Division
P3s Come in All Shapes and Sizes (PDF) – Greg Slater, Maryland DOT

Other Materials

P3s for Transportation: Categorization and Analysis of State Statutes
This January 2016 report examines the P3 enabling legislation in the 34 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico that have such laws across nearly 40 various provisions.
P3 Toolkit for Legislators, NCSL, 2014
This 2010 report is the most highly regarded P3 resource for state legislators. The report addresses topics and concerns directly related to the legislative perspective and lays out guiding principles for lawmakers to consider when looking at P3 policy.
Building Up: How States Utilize P3s for Social & Vertical Infrastructure, NCSL, 2016
This newly released web document examines how states are looking to utilize P3s for more than just transportation infrastructure.
Center for Innovative Finance Support: P3 Program, FHWA
The Center offers a wide array of policy and technical guides, as well as analytical tools to inform decision-making about P3s. Key information and resources are included below: