The U.S. Department of Transportation has released a new report that found soaring levels of public-private partnerships within the U.S. transportation sector. According to the study, upwards of 20 major public-private highway and transit projects are currently in various stages of development, fueled by the growing realization that such ventures can successfully relieve congestion and encourage infrastructure development while reducing project costs and timelines as well as transferring risks to the private sector.

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