The transportation and infrastructure industry faces huge challenges in today’s economy. Revenue margins are shrinking, brought on by the high cost of energy, labor and a host of other economic factors. Industry consumers, whether commuters, tourists or cargo shippers, are demanding cheaper, faster modes of transportation, either by land, air or sea. Municipal and state tax support is shrinking for infrastructure improvements and expansion in many jurisdictions, even as citizens and lawmakers call for safer, newer roads, bridges, rail beds, and ports that are in compliance with new homeland security initiatives. Finally, add to these challenges the fact that the sheer size and scope of the transportation and infrastructure industry is so great that it is touched by virtually every federal regulatory agency or department—not to mention the relevant local, state and international laws that also govern this segment of the economy. 

Regulatory constraints on the various sectors of the industry affect coalitions, state and local governments, and domestic and international corporations with interests in highway, road, and bridge construction, maintenance and improvement; all types of mass transit; passenger and cargo aviation and rail; maritime and seaports; motor carriers; traffic safety; hazardous materials; and pipelines. Patton Boggs professionals, with both in-depth government experience and substantive knowledge, are equipped to guide a variety of clients through the regulatory requirements in the transportation and infrastructure industry. Using creative solutions honed through decades of experience working in the transportation and infrastructure industry, we have helped numerous companies and state and local government entities obtain money for improvements, comply with administrative mandates and meet increased consumer demand.