U.S.-Mexico Border Better Planning, Coordination Needed to Handle Growing Commercial Traffic

Trade between the U.S. & Mexico has more than doubled since NAFTA went into effect. Most of this trade crosses the border by truck. This report addresses congressional concern that the border area was shouldering a disproportionate share of the costs of increased trade activity & that congestion problems related to expanded traffic were not being adequately addressed. This report provides information & analysis on: (1) the nature of commercial truck traffic congestion at the southwest border; (2) the factors that contribute to congestion; & (3) the actions, including programs & funding, that are being taken to address these problems. Charts & tables.Hutton, John is the author of 'U.S.-Mexico Border Better Planning, Coordination Needed to Handle Growing Commercial Traffic' with ISBN 9780756704933 and ISBN 0756704936.