Butch Eley
Butch Eley
Speaker
Strategic Advisor, Former Deputy Governer & Commissioner

Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)

United States

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Plenary

Paving the Way: Next Steps for America's Corridors

Tyler Duvall
CEO and Co-Founder,
Cavnue
Butch Eley
Strategic Advisor, Former Deputy Governer & Commissioner,
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)
Jen Duthie
Head of Innovation and Research,
Cintra
Moderator
Joseph Seliga
Partner,
Mayer Brown

As America looks to modernize its transportation corridors, integrating smart road technology, EV charging infrastructure, and digital fiber is becoming essential for mobility, safety, and economic growth. This panel will explore the financing and delivery models driving the next wave of innovation in US transportation projects. Join us as we discuss how to create investable, future-ready corridors through effective partnerships, funding strategies, and scalable project delivery.

  • How are public-private partnerships and new financing mechanisms accelerating the deployment of smart road and EV charging infrastructure across the US?

  • What commercial structures are emerging for embedding digital fiber and autonomous vehicle technologies into transportation projects?

  • What strategies can project sponsors use to bundle technology, sustainability, and connectivity upgrades for more attractive, bankable transportation corridors?