The SR400 Express Lanes project in Georgia represents a high-profile P3 initiative aimed at addressing severe congestion in one of Atlanta’s key transportation corridors. Leveraging private sector expertise and financing, the project was seen as a benchmark for P3 delivery in the Southeastern US. Its progress and challenges highlight critical lessons in risk sharing, stakeholder engagement, and innovative procurement methods.

• How did Georgia’s approach to structuring and procuring the SR400 Express Lanes P3 balance public and private risks, and what lessons emerged for future projects?
• What were the major stakeholder engagement challenges, and how did the project team manage public concerns regarding tolling, equity, and disruption?
• In what ways did the SR400 experience influence the evolving landscape of P3 highway and managed lanes projects in the US, particularly outside traditionally active P3 markets?

As America looks to modernize its transportation corridors, integrating smart road technology, EV charging infrastructure, and digital fiber is becoming essential for mobility, safety, and economic growth. This panel will explore the financing and delivery models driving the next wave of innovation in US transportation projects. Join us as we discuss how to create investable, future-ready corridors through effective partnerships, funding strategies, and scalable project delivery.

• How are public-private partnerships and new financing mechanisms accelerating the deployment of smart road and EV charging infrastructure across the US?

• What commercial structures are emerging for embedding digital fiber and autonomous vehicle technologies into transportation projects?

• What strategies can project sponsors use to bundle technology, sustainability, and connectivity upgrades for more attractive, bankable transportation corridors?