Denver International CEO Phil Washington Announces Retirement
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Denver International (DEN) this afternoon announced that CEO
Caltrans DBE Reevaluation
Caltrans has issued a formal call for recertification to DBE agencies. They have provided detailed guidance on writing the personal narrative and resubmitting for certification via the Tools links on their website. For more information, click here.
Michigan Department of Transportation Reinstatement of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
Effective with the April 3, 2026, bid letting, MDOT will be reinstating the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program that applies a DBE goal on bid letting items. MDOT has completed its reevaluation process, as required under 49 CFR Part 26.111, and will begin setting DBE goals again on construction projects. The selected bid letting items with a DBE goal will be identified by the 'Required DBE Participation' showing a percentage greater than 0% listed on the Advertisement.
EIP Resource: Agency Responses to USDOT IFR
EIP is closely monitoring and compiling agency responses to USDOT’s interim final rule (IFR) on DBEs. Responses from multiple agencies from across the country are here. We are sharing these to inform our coalition and assist in their navigation of the changing federal landscape.
Seattle Ceremony Brings 6 New Leaders Onboard
We are sending this note from Seattle, where six tremendous leaders just signed the Equity In Infrastructure Pledge, bringing our Coalition of the Committed to 74!
Signing the Pledge during a ceremony at Seattle’s historic Union Station were:
EIP Pledge Grows to 68 Signatories in Chicago
We are sending this quick note from Chicago, where nine distinguished public and private sector leaders just signed the EIP Pledge! This brings our coalition of the committed to an astounding 68 signatories.
We also celebrated the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) board's approval of the prime contractor for the $5.8 billion Red Line Extension, a significant step towards bringing much-needed rail transportation to Chicago's Far South Side. This is our collective work in action!
Signing today were:
Coalition of the Willing to Grow in Chicago & Seattle
EIP's coalition of public and private sector leaders has valuable experience that can assist colleagues nationwide in improving procurement and creating more opportunities in their communities. Eve Williams, President & CEO of Dikita, an award-winning engineering consulting firm, is one of EIP's most distinguished and active partners.
Championing Opportunity
Williams has over 45 years of industry experience, is a member of EIP’s Advisory Council, and is a vocal advocate for creating prime opportunities for smaller firms.
EIP's Growing Coalition & Impact
Our coalition of the willing includes industry associations who are a tremendous multiplier of our work. The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC), under the leadership of President & CEO Eboni Wimbush, is a key partner of EIP’s, and graciously hosted our most recent Advisory Council meeting at its annual Economic Opportunity & Policy Forum in Washington, DC.
There, attendees witnessed a significant addition to EIP as Baltimore/ Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport CEO Ricky Smith signed our Pledge on stage, making our coalition 59-signatories strong.
DOT's Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity Public Meetings
The Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) is thrilled to highlight the impactful work of the Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (ACTE), a vital initiative in advancing equity within the transportation sector.