Regional Plan Association (RPA) is an independent regional planning organization that improves the quality of life and economic competitiveness of the 31-county, New York-New Jersey-Connecticut region through research, planning and advocacy. Since 1922, RPA has been shaping transportation systems, protecting open spaces, and promoting better community design for the region's continued growth. We anticipate the challenges the region will face in the years to come, and we mobilize the region's civic, business and government sectors to take action.
RPA is examining the issue of public private partnerships because of its potential long-term, regional impacts. New Jersey is not alone in investigating the potential for a PPP. There has been discussion of PPPs for the Tappan Zee Bridge and other major assets in New York State, and Connecticut may re-consider tolling and private investment in transportation infrastructure. Pennsylvania's governor has also expressed interest in a possible long-term concession for its toll road.