STPA member John Bartle together with Mark Pisano, recently wrote an article in Government Executive magazine detailing a new approach to rebuilding transportation infrastructure. It is a shorter version of their paper for the National Academy of Public Administration series, "Memos to National Leaders." Pisano and Bartle present a new paradigm to renew infrastructure that would use value capture methods and user fees to leverage private funds to support increased infrastructure investment. Rigorous business plans would allow investors to assess risk and return on investment, and provide investment opportunities for private capital. This would require changes in our approach to financing infrastructure to emphasize greater intergovernmental coordination, clearer prioritization, and streamlined regulatory requirements. See the Government Executive article