"Lowell's understanding of public and private financing made him an invaluable advisor to me." - Denver Stutler
TRB Sessions Scheduled November 17, 2008
The TRB Annual Meeting scheduled for January 11-15, 2009 in Washington D.C. will include many sessions dealing with transportation taxation and finance issues. Several key sessions are highlighted here.
Public-Private Partnership Awards October 10, 2008
The National Council for Public-Private Partnerships (NCPPP) has completed the selection process for this year’s awards for outstanding leadership and projects in the field of public-private partnerships (PPPs). Presentation of the awards will be made on November 20 at the NCPPP Annual Awards Banquet, held in conjunction with the Council’s Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, IN. More information is available here.
FHWA Issues Report on Public Private Partnerships July 18, 2008
The Federal Highway Administration has released a report titled, "Innovation Wave: An Update on the Burgeoning Private Sector Role in U.S. Highway and Transit Infrastructure. The report describes the growing use of PPPs for highway and transit projects in the United States. The report indicates that PPPs reduce costs, accelerate project delivery, provide high-quality projects and transfer risks to the private sector, but also explains that PPPs address failings of the traditional approaches to transportation funding and procurement. According to the report, the unprecedented use of PPPs demonstrates that PPPs are becoming a preferred approach for providing transportation infrastructure in the United States. The report is available here.
Texas Commission Examines Tolling and P3s April 29, 2008
At the invitation of a new Texas Commission created in the 2007 Legislative Session, Lowell Clary provided an overview
of tolling and public-private partnerships in Florida at the Commission’s April 29, 2008 meeting in Houston, Texas.
This special Commission is composed of three state senators, three state representatives
and three private sector representatives. They are charged with reviewing current practices in tolling and public-private
partnerships and recommending best practices to the 2009 Texas Legislature.
Mr. Clary participated on a panel
with Barbara Reese, Deputy Secretary of Transportation for Virginia. The panel session was scheduled for under
30 minutes, but went over an hour to accommodate the many questions that were raised by Commission members.
Mr. Clary was very impressed with the dedication and hard work being shown by a very talented group of Commissioners
as they explore best practices in tolling and public-private partnerships to best meet the transportation needs of
Texas while also protecting the public interest.
Clary to Chair TRB Committee on Taxation and Finance February 21, 2008
Lowell Clary has accepted an appointment as Chair of the Transportation Research Board's Committee on Taxation and Finance. The three-year appointment was offered by Executive Director, Robert E. Skinner, Jr., on behalf of the TRB Executive Committee.
Southern Finance Conference to be Held February 17, 2008
The 2008 Southern States and Federal Transportation Finance Conference will be held May 11-14, 2008, in Point Clear, Alabama. More information is available here.
Airport Finance Conference to be Held February 17, 2008
The Airport Economics and Finance Conference will be held April 28 -30, 2008, in Denver, Colorado. More information is available here.
Financing Commission Releases Interim Report February 1, 2008
The National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission released its Interim Report. A press release and the interim report are available here. Comments on the report are invited. The Commission plans to release its Final Report in the late Fall of 2008.
New Website Launched December 26, 2007
Lowell Clary is pleased to announce the launching of ClaryConsulting.com today. This new website will be used to share information on the projects underway and information on the services offered by Clary Consulting, LLC.
Brigham Moore and Clary Consulting Team Up December 14, 2007
Clary Consulting, LLC is pleased to announce its first client, Brigham Moore, LLP, the oldest and largest eminent domain/condemnation firm in the State of Florida.