This webinar discusses the Build America Transportation Investment Center (BATIC) and Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Investment Act (TIFIA) programs in-depth, the changes that make it more accessible to walking and bicycling projects, and how DOT can help you apply.

Watch the archived webinar (original air date: April 27, 2016).

Photo courtesy W. Kyle Gradinger

As more communities recognize that trails, sidewalks and bicycle facilities are essential assets, funding to fill in gaps and build out complete active transportation networks can be difficult to find and take years of piecemeal work. The Department of Transportation’s TIFIA program can help communities more quickly complete their active transportation networks with low-interest federal financing. The TIFIA program can supplement a project’s funding sources by providing loans, loan guarantees, and lines of credit for transportation projects at a lower interest rate than traditional markets. The program encourages innovative approaches, such as public-private partnerships, to accelerate completion of active transportation networks.

In addition, DOT has established BATIC as the single point of contact and coordination for project sponsors to apply for federal programs such as TIFIA, to utilize federal transportation expertise and explore ways to access private capital in public private partnerships. Recent changes to the TIFIA program have made it practical for active transportation networks to qualify, and can help lower the cost of applying to TIFIA.

Target Audience

This webinar is intended for anyone interested in how to finance trail, walking, and bicycling infrastructure in their communities. This includes active transportation professionals such as planners, advocates and trail managers, decision-makers such as local elected officials, metropolitan planning organizations, and state DOTs, and others with a stake in active transportation such as public health professionals and developers.

Featured Presenters

• Kevin Mills, Senior Vice President of Policy at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: Kevin discusses changes to TIFIA made in the recent FAST Act that will help accelerate completion of active transportation networks.
• Roger Bohnert, Deputy Executive Director of the Build America Transportation Investment Center (BATIC): Roger discusses how the BATIC can help potential TIFIA applicants navigate the process.
• Dimitri Kombolias, Financial Analyst and Jorianne Jernberg, Team Lead, Risk Management and Financial Operations Team in the TIFIA Joint Program Office: Dimitri and Jorianne provide comprehensive information about the TIFIA program, eligibility requirements, and how to apply to TIFIA.
• Scott Kubly, Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation: Scott discusses his experience applying to TIFIA for the Chicago Riverwalk, a TIFIA financed project which he worked on during his time with the Chicago Department of Transportation.

Contact us if you have additional questions about financing transportation infrastructure.

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