Conclusion 1: Virginia has an extensive history of successful public-private partnerships that has enabled them to be a leader in this innovative method of constructing and financing highway projects.

Virginia has PPP legislation that continues to be developed and refined. It has also served as a model for many states attempting to enact similar legislation. Virginia has proven success with PPP projects to include the Pocahontas Parkway, Route 288, and Route 199. Their success has enabled them to pursue other PPP projects such as Route 28, I-95/I-395 Hot Lanes, and the I-495 HOT Lanes. We attribute much of Virginia's success with public-private partnerships to the strong, continuous support from governors of both political parties as well as the state legislature.