Rail
What is still the largest PPP ever, Channel tunnel was underway. (Frank McDonough, Goldman Sach, said: "If there was any lingering doubt that the private sector would support a major infrastructure project, this certainly answers that question …)
Privatization trailblazer Ralph Stanley ran Ronald Reagan's UMTA (now FTA), and was battling the public rail industry to open up opportunities for PPPs.
1989: The first attempt to develop a Florida High Speed Rail system was on track. As proposed by Shearson Lehman, the financing plan amounted to the world's longest tax-increment financing district.
Airports:
Lockheed-was going to start the ball rolling with a lease of Albany County Airport NY.
The Perot family used its real estate smarts to develop a freight airport in Fort Worth Texas.
Military privatization (DOD called them "other peoples' money (OPM)" projects)
Housing, utilities, energy, accommodation facilities. Fort Drum full base. Marching orders were to get it all done quickly.