The following federal resources provide valuable information on the burgeoning role of the private sector in transportation infrastructure, specifically, in transit.

FHWA Guidebook

FHWA has published a guidebook, User Guidebook on Implementing Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Infrastructure Projects in the United States (PDF), on implementing public-private partnerships for surface transportation projects, which provides potential users with a comprehensive assessment of public-private partnerships in the U.S., including lessons learned from prior and current PPP projects.

FHWA Library

FHWA has a vast library of resources including primers on topic, such as Establishing a Public-Private Partnership and Financial Structuring the Assessments for PPPs, as well as analytical tools, checklists, and FAQs.

EPA Report on Infrastructure Financing for Transit-Oriented Development

This report provides information about funding mechanisms and strategies that communities can use to provide innovative financing options for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), including Public-Private Partnerships.

Environmental Protection Agency Report on Infrastructure Financing Options for TOD Report (2013) (PDF)

Other Federal Reports

The following reports provide valuable information on the burgeoning role of the private sector in transportation infrastructure, specifically, in transit.

• USDOT Report: Innovation Wave — An Update on the Burgeoning Private Sector Role in US Highway and Transit Infrastructure (2008) (PDF)
• USDOT Report: Report to Congress on Public-Private Partnerships (2004) (PDF)