Author(s):
W.A. Luker, S. Cuellar, J.L. Memmott, R. Danave, K.J. Steffel, C. Stolp
Publication Date
July 1996
Abstract
The study examines the effect that increased trade with Mexico, as a result of the passage of NAFTA, will have on the Texas highway network. A dominant portion of overland trade between the U.S. and Mexico travels through Texas. Exports to and imports from Mexico are expected to increase significantly over the next two decades. The study finds a strong positive relationship between dollar-valued trade flows and border truck crossings. Thus, increased trade will translate into a need for an improvement of highway infrastructure in Texas, particularly in the border areas. Through the adoption of NAFTA, and due to existing cost advantages, Mexican manufacturing will offer improved productivity at a lower cost, which will result in a significant increase in northbound trade, and hence truck traffic, which will pass through the Texas highway network.
Report Number:
1317-1F
Keywords:
border crossing, Highway Infrastructure, International Trade, maintenance, NAFTA
Link(s):
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http://tti.tamu.edu/documents/1317-1F.pdf
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