Institute of Urban and Regional Development

This paper builds on the work of Dowall and Whittington, and recent discussions concerning Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposed PBI California initiative. It first defines an overarching policy framework on performance-based infrastructure; and second, outlines how California might launch a series of integrated policy and program initiatives to establish new and innovative approaches for providing California’s citizens and businesses with high-quality infrastructure services. The paper explains the potential benefits of doing so in California and offers recommendations on how the policy dialogue should proceed in Sacramento and around the State.