1. Create PPP Information Resources.

1. Create PPP Information Resources.Create PPP clearinghouses and organizations that can offer support through information on best practices, key legislative elements, and templates. The Federal Highway Administration's Office of Innovative Program Delivery and Infrastructure Australia offer models. These resources can be housed at the federal level, within state DOTs, or at separate entities such as the Public Infrastructure Advisory Com-mission in California. The goal is to provide clear, unbiased information for public officials and government employees.

These resources could provide valuable information to public entities-particularly to smaller transit agencies or municipalities-that are starting to explore PPPs. For example, some state DOTs have called on Partnerships BC in Canada for help in assessing PPP approaches and programs.

Currently under construction, the Presidio Parkway project was developed soon after California adopted PPP legislation in 2009. Successful projects have made use of information resources and available financial tools.

The Denver Regional Transportation District Eagle PPP financed the development of three commuter rail lines in Denver, Colorado. The East Rail Line, pictured here in a rendering, is scheduled to open in 2016.