Join industry leaders and AIAI members for breakfast and an interactive conversation specifically tailored to the needs of agencies evaluating P3s. This pre-conference session is designed for those beginning to explore P3s, helping them understand where P3s are applicable, and how they can save money and time when dealing with upgrades, repairs, and maintenance. Learn when P3s do or do not make sense, and what major considerations need to be made when choosing this route, including the critical first steps.

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Mark McClardy graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. After graduation, Mark began his professional career as a structural engineer for a medium-sized architectural and engineering firm in Detroit, Michigan where he designed both building foundations and structures for industrial buildings for the Big Three automobile companies throughout the United States and Mexico. In 1991, Mark started his career with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an engineer for the Chicago Airports District Office. Mark later moved up into leadership positions within the Great Lakes Region and in August 2003, he was selected as the Director for the Airports Division in the Western Pacific Region. As Director, Mark has created many strategic partnerships with stakeholders throughout the region and has been instrumental in the advancement of both critical airport infrastructure and consequential federal decisions regionwide. Mark is a self-proclaimed aviation geek and has found his current position to be his most professionally fulfilling job since graduating from Michigan State University. During non-work hours Mark enjoys reading, sports, and traveling.

Key leaders from aviation, roads, ports and the railway sector will explore comprehensive strategies for transportation infrastructure. These thought leaders will review the opportunities and obstacles impacting how transportation and economic development authorities execute a multimodal approach to infrastructure investment. Additionally, they’ll outline ongoing projects and prospective ventures shaping the future landscape of transportation infrastructure.

Coast-to-coast we have seen the P3 model deliver award-winning consolidated rent-a-car (ConRAC) facilities and parking structures for some of the largest and busiest airports in the U.S. Many airport authorities have embraced the model to revitalize entire airport precincts, realize their master redevelopment strategies and elevate the travel experience for their customers. There is demand for improved parking infrastructure at many airports across the U.S., and several authorities have announced parking projects as part of their pipelines. This session will explore:

• The benefits of delivering airport parking projects as a P3, for authorities and communities
• Successful airport parking P3 case studies
• How the P3 model can unlock value for major parking projects and structuring for success.

This session will explore the City’s history, economic development opportunities, strategies, and planning. Further, this session will explore the City’s vision to move Scranton from industry to innovation with the support of transportation infrastructure that is safe, climate focused, user-friendly, and modern. Q&A will follow the presentation. 

What business considerations must an owner review before starting the P3 process? This panel will discuss the elements that must be considered as the owners build out the business case for a P3 and share ideas on how to effectively communicate it to the community at large.

Albuquerque and the surrounding areas are experiencing a defining wave of economic growth. Key developing sectors such as film and tv production, renewable energy technology, aeronautical R&D and manufacturing, and transportation logistics are definitively transforming the regional economy. This session will explore the strategic development of a major regional mobility/logistics hub with connectivity to commercial rail, leveraging Albuquerque’s geographic advantages as well as the Albuquerque International Sunport’s Foreign Trade Zone and U.S. Port of Entry status. City of Albuquerque leadership envisions an integration of the multimodal capabilities of the Sunport and evolving smart, connected, autonomous and electrified technologies to shape the economy in intentional and sustainable ways.

Gain insights from the leaders spearheading the Washington Union Station's Expansion Project! Consisting of various initiatives to expand and modernize the multimodal transportation facilities, this project will enhance rail capacity, reliability, safety, efficiency, accessibility, and security.

In this session, participants will gain insight into some of the available Federal funding opportunities through the various Federal programs. Representatives from the Build America Bureau and the Build America Center will highlight some of the programs that are currently in implementation as well as upcoming programs and funding opportunities.  They will also discuss some of the technical assistance efforts available for public agencies to take advantage of these programs and funding opportunities to help in the development of funding applications and related projects.

Local and regional funding typically provide the largest share of governmental funding for transportation programs around the country - much greater than federal grants and loans or state investment. There are scores of initiatives and citizen-sponsored measures around the country on the ballot in November, many seeking voter approval for local tax increases or other fees for needed transportation infrastructure development, rehabilitation, and operations and maintenance. This session will explore the recent history - including successes and failures - of local transportation-rebated measures in key locations around the US. The session will also provide an overview of what to expect in upcoming elections and focus on several key local initiatives that will be seeking voter approval in November.

This panel will draw on the experience of public owners and seasoned P3 consultants who have helped successfully lay the groundwork for, launch and maintain P3 programs built for long-term success.  This interactive panel will explore topics ranging from the role of P3 legislation and the importance of developing a core P3 delivery team to navigating political roadblocks that can arise during the course of high-profile procurements.

Join infrastructure and project finance experts for a discussion on current trends in financing markets for transportation projects. The panel will explore various debt markets in the context of recent transactions, as well as considerations for upcoming financings.

Join us at this special evening networking receptions for all attendees. Enjoy drinks and light fare while meeting with exhibitors, speakers, and conference delegates. 

Speakers representing AIAI's P3Direct program will address how risk transfer can deliver value, the types of risk, and the best practices for allocation and mitigation to ensure project success.

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Mr. Porcari has spearheaded some of America’s most complex projects and has been instrumental in advancing equitable, community-serving infrastructure policies and projects at all levels of government.

Mr. Porcari recently completed a temporary role as the White House Port & Supply Chain Envoy, leading a series of operational and structural changes to relieve the pandemic-induced global stresses on the US supply chain. He is also the co-founder of the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP), a national non-profit dedicated to creating generational wealth for Historically Underutilized Businesses through voluntary public agency pledges to grow these businesses from subcontractors to prime contractors and joint venture partners.

He served as Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation from 2009-2014 and co-chaired then-candidate Biden’s Infrastructure Policy Committee during the 2020 presidential election campaign. Mr. Porcari also twice served as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation (1999-2002 and 2006-2009), restructuring America’s only truly multi-modal state transportation agency to incorporate the principles of Smart Growth, using Community Benefits Agreements to ensure equity in transportation projects and successfully delivering a number of multi-billion dollar transit, airport, port, passenger/freight rail and highway projects throughout the state.

Don't miss the chance to hear from John D. Porcari, and gain insights from his wealth of experience and leadership in infrastructure, development and policy-making across local, state and federal government.

Get ready to take flight into the future of transportation infrastructure! Join this electrifying panel discussion on modernization and growth in transportation, focusing on the increasing energy demands and the need for investment in reliable, resilient, flexible, and energy-efficient utility systems.

We will discuss the drivers of increasing energy demand at airports, including the impact of EV charging stations, Advanced Air Mobility, and the rise of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles, and the challenges faced by a diverse set of stakeholders including passengers, airlines, and the surrounding community.  

Inspired by recent district energy modernization projects that have been successfully executed in recent years, we will also explore groundbreaking solutions and unique partnerships to meet these demands in a proven and efficient P3 framework. This session will be full of actionable insights you don’t want to miss. 

Truck, train, ship or plane ... it gets there quickly on the North Carolina Logistics Highway. Getting your freight to consumers swiftly, efficiently, and safely is at the center of your everyday operations. An innovative merging of transportation partners creates a shipping solution that is delivering goods to more than 50 percent of the U.S. population within one shipping day. The CSX Carolina Connector Intermodal Terminal in Rocky Mount, NC, joined with the NC Global TransPark, and the NC, SC, GA, and VA Ports to ensure the world is within your reach with the Logistics Highway. Hear from each of these entities as they discuss partnering together to build customizable travel routes for businesses, their growing logistics operations, and the value of the venture for the State and its economic development operations. In a world of both international and domestic logistics, trying to get products swiftly and economically from one point to another, means innovation and collaboration. The Carolina Connector is positioned to reach more than 5 million consumers within a 120-mile radius. Importers and exporters can tap into a faster supply chain through a direct rail connection between the ports and terminal. The longest runway in North Carolina, the Global TransPark is designed with industrial users in mind. Bringing together this unique group for a one-of-a-kind panel, with the moderating by the Carolinas Gateway Partnership, is something transit and economic partners should not miss. Whether it is truck, train, ship or plane, it's easier going with the North Carolina Logistics Highway. 

The William H. Gray III 30th Street Station Redevelopment Project is being delivered through a P3 agreement that could serve as a framework for jurisdictions across the country as they look to modernize existing/operating facilities in land-restricted cities. Gain an owner’s perspective of why P3 was the right option. Learn the importance of an engaged and committed lead developer and hear more on market challenges and approaches to renovating a national landmark facility while limiting the impact on rail operations. We’ll share the unique challenges faced when taking over the O&M of an existing facility in full operation on day one of the term. Finally, we will touch on the great opportunities, plans, and actions focused on community support and inclusions that this transformative and long-term agreement provides.

Join this session as industry experts present best practices and lessons learned through experience in successfully utilizing and developing projects with the P3 approach.

Recent legislative updates enable transit agencies to repurpose eligible real estate for transit-oriented development, EV charging, and mobility-hubs. Focusing on the success stories of the Wexler Apartment and Salvator Apartment Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects in Sacramento, the panel discussion delves into the key role of TOD in simultaneously tackling the pressing challenges of housing shortages and reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions through collaborative public-private partnerships. Join us to learn how the Sacramento experience can serve as a blueprint for other regions seeking sustainable solutions to transportation, housing and climate challenges.

Preparing your community for a transition to clean, green, and sustainable transportation requires intentional planning, robust infrastructure, and strategic investment. Technology is pivotal to a successful transition plan, and the road to zero emissions is paved with innovation and creativity. Join our panel of experts as we explore the latest trends in transition planning and learn how one city is achieving both environmental and economic benefits through the execution of their strategy.