https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/p3/toolkit/
FHWA encourages the consideration of public-private partnerships (P3s) in the development of transportation improvements. Early involvement of the private sector can bring creativity, efficiency, and capital to address complex transportation problems facing State and local governments. The Center for Innovative Finance Support provides information and expertise in the use of different P3…
According to the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships, a public-private partnership (P3) is a contractual arrangement between a public agency (federal, state or local) and a private sector entity. Through this agreement, the skills and assets of each sector (public and private) are shared in delivering a service or facility for the use of the general public. In addition to the sharing of resources, each party shares in the risks…
Almost 200,000 plug-in electric vehicles were sold in 2017—more than any other year in the U.S. electric vehicle market. This comes as several major automakers, including General Motors, Ford, Volvo and Volkswagen, made announcements expanding the development and production of plug-in and all-electric cars.
Current electric vehicle sales only represent about 1 percent of all light-duty car sales in the United States, but as…
Every year, there are over 5 million crashes on our roads. Of these crashes, over 30,000 people still die, and many more sustain serious injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In fact, the leading cause of death among young children and young adults is vehicle crashes, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Connected vehicles are vehicles…
The Minnesota Connected Vehicle (CV) Pilot Deployment Project proposal focuses on addressing real-world problems by applying CV technology to improve the safety and mobility of travelers in Minnesota, while also providing operating efficiencies to maintenance and transit vehicles. The project will take advantage of wireless communications among vehicles, infrastructure, and personal communication devices to address transportation needs.…
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/p3/legislation/
This summary describes the statutory framework for implementing transportation-related P3 projects in 36 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The summary provides users with hyperlinks to enabling statutes together with descriptions of their general characteristics. The accompanying map distinguishes between states with “broad ” or “limited” P3 authority. “Broad” authority…