The president of MP Synergy in Washington, DC, Michelle Pourciau helps cities and companies grow. Active in her professional community, Michelle Pourciau has been affiliated with organizations such as the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). This nonprofit, nonpartisan association educates both key decision-makers and the public on transportation issues. In December 2020, AASHTO shared the news that the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) launched a $5-million demonstration program known as Regional Infrastructure Accelerators. The program establishes accelerators around the United States that will be managed by the USDOT Build America Bureau and will provide communities with a faster path to completing infrastructure projects through unique financing methods. In addition to providing access to innovative financing methods, the accelerators will help local governments with project planning. The accelerators will also develop a project pipeline for investments that will improve transportation in communities and provide access to technical assistance. Accelerators are the newest efforts of the USDOT to improve infrastructure investment in rural America.

1. USDOT Regional Infrastructure
Accelerators Detailed by AASHTO
Michelle Pourciau

2. Introduction
The president of MP Synergy in Washington, DC, Michelle Pourciau helps cities and
companies grow. Active in her professional community, Michelle Pourciau has been
affiliated with organizations such as the American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). This nonprofit, nonpartisan association
educates both key decision-makers and the public on transportation issues.

3. In December 2020, AASHTO shared the news that the United States Department of
Transportation (USDOT) launched a $5-million demonstration program known as
Regional Infrastructure Accelerators. The program establishes accelerators around the
United States that will be managed by the USDOT Build America Bureau and will provide
communities with a faster path to completing infrastructure projects through unique
financing methods.

4. In addition to providing access to innovative financing methods, the accelerators
will help local governments with project planning. The accelerators will also
develop a project pipeline for investments that will improve transportation in
communities and provide access to technical assistance. Accelerators are the
newest efforts of the USDOT to improve infrastructure investment in rural
America.