13th Annual Infrastructure Investors Forum: Americas

On June 9, Winston & Strawn Partner Mike Pikiel will present on a panel titled “Fireside Chat: Transportation Investments in an Era of Change” at Inframation’s 13th Annual Infrastructure Investors Forum: Americas.

Toll roads and airports took a backseat during the pandemic as air traffic slowed to a crawl and traffic revenues were depleted to a point, particularly during the early days when stay at home orders were in play. Yet, the long-term contracted nature of these assets led to two major secondary transactions getting executed in the back half of 2020, while Maryland DOT selected a prepared proponent to develop phase 1 of its USD 10bn managed lanes project. Panelists will address the following topics:

• What does the future hold for the secondaries market for roads in the U.S., if volumes return to pre-pandemic levels, particularly as certain toll road owners reach the end of their fund life?
• With Maryland Managed Lanes and SR-400 in Georgia already out there, are there enough additional opportunities for future equity investment in road or rail projects?
• How do you view the smartification of these road projects and how does it impact investment thesis?
• The major trend in airports that emerged was in the cargo. Is there an opportunity to resurrect some airport projects or will it likely continue in the ancillary spaces such as the recent decision by San Jose, California to pursue a transit solution from the airport to downtown?

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