2008 Center Events
Transportation Infrastructure Finance Workshop
April 29, 2008
Overview
United States Department of Transportation
With technical assistance from the Center for Excellence in Project Finance
Attendees Chicago April 2008.pdf (9 KB)
Location
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
Morning Session: Overview of Issues and Opportunities for Public Sector Executives
9:00-9:30 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks
Tyler Duvall, Acting Under Secretary for Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation
Tyler Duvall Bio.pdf (8 KB)
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Project Finance I: Accessing Private Capital for Transportation Infrastructure Projects
David Seltzer, Mercator Advisors
David Seltzer Bio.pdf (11 KB)
David Seltzer Accessing Private Capital.pdf (175 KB)
Overview of infrastructure investment opportunities that attract private capital. Presentation will include key terminology and typical financing arrangements.
Legal Framework I: Context for Project Finance
Fred Kessler, Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott
Fred Kessler Bio.pdf (10 KB)
Fred Kessler Greenfield Project Finance.pdf (162 KB)
Supplementary Material:
Public-Private Partnerships in Transportation Act.pdf (77 KB)
FHWA.pdf (65 KB)
Comparison Chart Model Legislation Presentation.pdf (19 KB)
John Schmidt, Mayer Brown
John Schmidt Bio.pdf (11 KB)
Summary of legislative and procurement issues that often need to be addressed before pursuing private investment in public infrastructure.
11:00-11:15 a.m.
Coffee Break
11:15-12:00 p.m.
Public Outreach: Explaining Infrastructure Investment Needs and Alternative Funding Strategies
Jack Basso, Director, AASHTO Center for Excellence in Project Finance
Jack Basso Bio.pdf (10 KB)
Jack Basso Investment Needs and Funding Strategies.pdf (641 KB)
Dana Levenson, The Royal Bank of Scotland
Dana Levenson Bio.pdf (11 KB)
Dana Levenson PPP Lessons Learned.pdf (205 KB)
Lunch and Afternoon Session: Further Examination of Technical and Policy Issues for Public Sector Executives and Senior Staff
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon
Pete Rahn, Director, Missouri Department of Transportation; President, AASHTO
Pete Rahn Bio.pdf (205 KB)
Pete Rahn Safe and Sound Bridge Program.pdf (1 MB)
1:00-3:00 p.m.
The Federal Role in Project Finance
Max Inman, Senior Advisor, Mercator Advisors
Max Inman Bio.pdf (8 KB)
Max Inman Federal Role.pdf (61 KB)
Jennifer Mayer, Federal Highway Administration
Jen Mayer Bio.pdf (11 KB)
Jen Mayer Federal Programs.pdf (394 KB)
Project Finance II: Application of Concepts and Strategies
Jim Taylor, Principal, Mercator Advisors
Jim Taylor Bio.pdf (9 KB)
Jim Taylor Project Finance Overview.pdf (112 KB)
Legal Framework II: Procurement and Risk Allocation Issues
Fred Kessler, Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott
Fred Kessler Bio.pdf (10 KB)
Fred Kessler Procurement and Risk Allocation.pdf (138 KB)
3:00-3:15 pm
Coffee Break
3:15-4:00 p.m.
Project Finance Case Study-Capital Beltway HOT Lanes
Wes Ballantine, Transurban
Wes Ballantine Capital Beltway.pdf (539 KB)
4:00-4:30 p.m.
Session Review and Wrap-up Discussion