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STUDIES AND REPORTS
Binational Planning and Programming Study (1998)
Phase II Products
Task 6 - Analysis of Public and Private Investment Programs in Mexico and the United States
This task includes an analysis of both public and private investment programs in
infrastructure and facilities for cross-border transportation or in other related activities,
such as customs inspections, plant and animal health control, law enforcement, and
immigration control, among others. The purpose of this analysis is to ascertain the
consistency of the extent, opportunity, and location of such investments or investment
programs. An analysis is done of current and scheduled investments, as well as those
included in any given plan for both sides of the border, in order to determine whether
there is consistency in the capacity, location, and timing of the projects in both countries.
Traditional and innovative financing mechanisms, applicable in Mexico and the U.S., are
discussed with the purpose of comparing opportunities based on the differences between
the financial markets of both countries. Finally, a discussion is presented on the effect of
the new national transportation policies and the changes of the legal framework regulating
the transportation sector on investment requirements in infrastructure and equipment for
cross-border transportation, and, in particular, the likelihood of attracting private capital.
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Task 6 Appendix - Database of U.S. Projects (Microsoft Access database)
Task 6 Appendix Figures - Maps showing project locations
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Task 9 - Port of Entry Case Studies
This report presents the findings and conclusions of the operational analyses
performed at the Ports of Entry (POE) at the six case study locations along the
United States-Mexico border: Nogales-Nogales, Eagle Pass-Peidras Negras, Otay
Mesa-Mesa de Otay, Laredo-Nuevo Laredo, El Paso-Ciudad Juarez, and
Brownsville-Matamoros. Each case study presents a description of the port of entry
facilities and operations including the type and volume of trade flow. There is a
description of the individual elements present at each POE as well as data collected
as a part of the study. The analysis identifies the existing inefficiencies at each POE
and opportunities to correct these inefficiencies. These studies did not consider
changes to the existing inspection practices at the POE. The final chapter of the
report summarizes the procedures used and general conclusions gleaned from the
six studies. The results of these case studies were used to develop a standard
methodology that is documented in the Task 13 report.
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Task 9 Figures (POE schematics)
Task 9 POE Case Study Surveys
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Task 10 - Economic Impacts of U.S. - Mexico Binational Trade
International trade creates both positive and negative impacts for the United States
and Mexico, the border states, and the local border communities. Estimates of economic
benefits are reported in this document, measured on the basis of jobs supported by
U.S.-Mexico trade. Costs are also reported as a function of roadway wear and tear,
bridge damage, congestion, air pollution, noise and accidents. Logistics costs incurred
at the border are estimated. These potentially avoidable costs include customs broker
fees, duplicative inspection fees, unnecessary load transfers, and crossing delays. The
first appendix provides additional supporting information for Chapter 5 of the Task 10
report related to the economic impacts of U.S. and Mexico binational trade. This report
documents the economic analyses performed for six case study locations: San Diego,
Nogales, El Paso, Eagle Pass, Laredo, and Brownsville. The second appendix provides
support calculations of import and export freight weights crossing the U.S.-Mexicoborder
in 1995. The results of these estimates are described in the Task 10 report. The appendix
is two Excel spreadsheets that contain the estimated totals.
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Task 10 Appendices:
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Task 11 - Changes in U.S. and Mexico Cross Border Trade Flows by Land Transportation Systems
Commodity flows change over time in response to market conditions, technological
innovation, logistical practices, and institutional factors. This report reviews recent
trends or activities concerning these factors and evaluates how anticipated changes
may affect modes of transport and routes. Year 2000 forecasts of binational
merchandise trade flows are reported. The activities of binational groups working
to address border area growth issues are also summarized.
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