2026

Jennifer Shepard, de Hance Scarborough, presentó una estrategia federal para llevar las futuras autopistas interestatales de la designación a la ejecución. La presentación abordó los avances de la I-27, la necesidad nacional de ampliar la capacidad del Sistema Interestatal, la propuesta de financiamiento mediante fórmula de CAFI y las oportunidades dentro de la próxima ley federal de reautorización del transporte terrestre.

Jennifer Shepard of Hance Scarborough outlined a federal pathway for moving Future Interstates from designation to delivery. The presentation examined I-27 milestones, the national need for expanded Interstate capacity, the CAFI formula-funding proposal and opportunities within the next surface transportation reauthorization bill.

The Ports-to-Plains Alliance gratefully recognized the sponsors whose leadership and generous support made the 2026 Annual Conference possible. Their partnership helped unite transportation, government and industry leaders to advance I-27, strengthen North American trade and move the Future Interstate Corridor from designation to delivery.

Fabian Mendoza outlined the strategic importance of extending Future I-27 from I-2 to I-10 through South Texas. The presentation highlighted how Interstate-level access would improve military logistics, support border-security operations, strengthen emergency response and connect ports of entry and border communities with the national Interstate system.