This event took place November 4, 2015. The webinar video and other materials are posted below.

Webinar Video

Other Materials

• View PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)
• View Webinar Questions & Answers (PDF)
• Public-Private Transportation Partnerships Office: A Report for Pennsylvania 2017 (PDF)

Event Description

In-depth look at the Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project, which is being developed as a public-private partnership, with financing backed by availability payments to be made by PennDOT to the private developer over a 25-year period following construction. The project will replace 558 structurally deficient bridges in three years. The webinar features video interviews and was informed by discussion with key project principals:

• Michael Bonini, PennDOT
• Matt Girard, Plenary Group
• Gary Kleist, PennDOT
• Jim Ritzman, PennDOT
• Bob Shea, PennDOT
• Renee Sigel, FHWA

Topics covered include:

• Project Overview [Video Timecode 3:11]
• Decision to Pursue as a P3 [Video Timecode 7:02]
• Federal Requirements [Video Timecode 11:03]
• Project Procurement [Video Timecode 15:36]
• Project Financing [Video Timecode 18:59]
• Project Oversight [Video Timecode 25:08]
• Lessons Learned [Video Timecode 28:30]
• Panelist Discussion by Project Leadership [Video Timecode 35:54]