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TIFIA Lite

Historically, TIFIA has been a useful tool for large, complex transportation infrastructure projects that needed low-cost financing. TIFIA is a flexible tool that allows borrowers to customize their loan terms and amortization. However, this flexibility can prolong the application process...

Private Activity Bonds

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Private Activity Bonds (PABs) Program is a key financing tool to support private sector participation and investment in critical transportation infrastructure projects nationwide. Public-private partnerships (P3s) generate new sources of funding and...

Ports

The Build America Bureau has worked with many port authorities, rail operators, and other project sponsors to deliver new infrastructure and improve port-related facilities across the country. Whether you're thinking about technical assistance or financing instruments, if you have...

Rail

The Build America Bureau has worked with many railroads, State DOTs, and other project sponsors to deliver new infrastructure and improve freight and passenger rail infrastructure across the country. Whether you're thinking about technical assistance or financing instruments, if...

Airports

Welcome to the Build America Bureau's page about airport financing through the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program. Our team is ready to help you determine if a TIFIA loan is right for you. Airport projects were added to the TIFIA authority under...