The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has devoted significant resources to exploring the role that Public-Private Partnerships can play in constructing, operating, and maintaining key components of our highway system. Having determined that Public-Private Partnerships can provide significant value, the FHWA has undertaken several initiatives to promote innovation in the financing and management of our highway systems. In addition, the FHWA has studied its regulations and policies to find ways to reduce impediments to the application of Federal requirements to Public-Private Partnerships.
This manual is written for States interested in exploring Public-Private Partnerships for highways. It is designed to help States think through opportunities presented by Public-Private Partnerships. This manual can be a single resource for identifying methods and answering questions regarding Public-Private Partnerships. It contains references to more detailed guidance that can aid in the creation of Public-Private Partnerships; however, it only focuses on the Federal issues related to Public-Private Partnerships.