America’s Great Corridors of Commerce (AGCC)

America’s Great Corridors of Commerce (AGCC) is a bold initiative to fast-track colocated utility infrastructure along highway and rail corridors to address the Nation's critical energy and infrastructure needs safely and strategically. AGCC is a voluntary initiative that will drive efficiencies through innovative public-private partnerships (P3s) and provide concierge technical assistance and enhanced Federal collaboration to selected corridors.

Supercharging a new age of American energy dominance

By streamlining permitting, simplifying environmental reviews, and coordinating financial tools, the AGCC initiative will help cut infrastructure deployment costs while maximizing revenue from utility infrastructure to invest in transportation corridors. 

AGCC will transform highway and rail ROWs into high-value corridors that incentivize data centers and manufacturing hubs to move into adjacent property, driving regional economic growth. This framework will also reduce administrative burdens for State DOTs and railroads, giving them the vital technology backbone—from Wi-Fi and safety systems to intelligent transportation systems—needed to build the connected, intelligent transportation networks of tomorrow.

AGCC addresses the National Energy Emergency declared in Executive Order 14156 by supporting and accelerating the development of a more reliable power grid and a more diversified energy supply while keeping rates affordable for Americans. 

The Build America Bureau leads this effort on behalf of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), coordinating closely with other USDOT offices and Federal agency partners to establish and implement the AGCC initiative. Learn more about AGCC.

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AGCC Structure and Roles

Learn more about the AGCC model and the roles of the Federal government, ROW owners, and private partners.

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Benefits of AGCC

Discover how AGCC will benefit the economy, create efficiencies, lower costs, and lead to more strategic land use.

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AGCC Partners

Learn about the agencies involved in the Federal AGCC Task Force.

What’s New with AGCC?

USDOT wants to hear from you! We invite you to provide comments on the AGCC model, including its potential opportunities, impacts, challenges, and benefits through this Request for Information (RFI) until September 12, 2026.

Join an informational webinar on September 1, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. ET to learn more about AGCC and the RFI. This session is intended for public and private stakeholders, including transmission line and fiber owners, utility companies, boring contractors, data centers, State DOTs, ROW owners, and private investors interested in helping shape the future of this landmark program. Register here to attend the webinar. 

After reviewing responses to the RFI, USDOT will seek proposals from ROW owners for eligible corridors through a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI). USDOT anticipates selecting up to five applicants to participate in the first AGCC designation round. Corridors designated as AGCCs will receive dedicated Federal support, access to coordination services, and resources to help streamline permitting and unify access to funding and financing programs. Any ROW owner not designated as an AGCC may also pursue the P3 model. USDOT will provide technical assistance to the extent resources are available, but designated AGCCs will receive priority support.

The RFEI is not yet open. Eligibility and application details will be posted on the “How to Apply for AGCC Designation” webpage when available.

Contact Us

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If you have questions about AGCC or are interested in getting involved, contact us at AGCC@dot.gov. 

If you would like to receive email updates about AGCC and other Build America Bureau activities, sign up for the Bureau’s listserv here. 

 

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