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The International Mobility and Trade Corridor Project

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The International Mobility and Trade Corridor Project

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    1. The International Mobility and Trade Corridor Project Gordon Rogers Deputy Director Whatcom Council of Governments TBWG Vancouver, BC December 4, 2002

    3. Overview The Whatcom Council of Governments. The Cascade Gateway region. IMTC structure, process, and objectives. IMTC accomplishments. Evolving issues. What has made IMTC work for this region? Where is IMTC going?

    4. Whatcom Council of Governments Voting Members Whatcom County Whatcom cities Whatcom Transportation Authority Port of Bellingham WSDOT

    6. IMTC Organizational Structure

    7. IMTC Core Group Participants

    8. IMTC Objectives for the Cascade Gateway Jointly… Plan the Cascade Gateway as a system. Improve traffic data and information. Identify and fund needed improvements. Infrastructure Operations Technology Security SlideSlide

    10. Regional Relevance of Exchange Rate

    12. 2000 SB truck volumes Detroit MI 4848 Buffalo, NY 3282 Port Huron, MI 2299 Blaine, WA 1416 Champlain,NY 10712000 SB truck volumes Detroit MI 4848 Buffalo, NY 3282 Port Huron, MI 2299 Blaine, WA 1416 Champlain,NY 1071

    13. 2000 SB Passenger Vehicles Detroit, MI 22905 Buffalo, NY 20980 Blaine, WA 9129 – combined Peace Arch and Pacific Highway Port Huron, MI 6390 Calais, ME 63902000 SB Passenger Vehicles Detroit, MI 22905 Buffalo, NY 20980 Blaine, WA 9129 – combined Peace Arch and Pacific Highway Port Huron, MI 6390 Calais, ME 6390

    15. IMTC Projects 1999 Coordination of Binational Planning PACE/CANPASS promotion Cross-border Travel Study 2000 ITS-CVO Phase II

    16. IMTC Projects 2002 BC Hwy 15 NEXUS Lane Abbotsford-Sumas Construction Foothills Corridor Study Blaine Interchange Studies Pacific Hwy Truck Lane Design BC Hwy 99 NEXUS Lane Extension

    17. All IMTC Project Funding By Source 1999-2002

    18. All IMTC Project Funding By Source 1999-2002 With SHIP*

    19. Accomplishments A trust-based forum. 5+ years of sustained dialogue and consensus building. Identification and initiation of improvements aimed at shared objectives. Funding partnerships.

    20. Evolving Issues Changing border dynamics. Increased inspection activity. Emphasis of pre-approval programs. Growing importance of dedicated infrastructure. Increasing harmonization of U.S. & Canadian entry processing? Upcoming facilities upgrades (Peace Arch, Aldergrove) FAST – Free And Secure Trade

    21. Reasons for Success Mid-term funding Lead agency with permanent staffing Voluntary participation An issue-based forum with a bi-national and regional focus

    22. Where is IMTC going? A Re-authorization Border Program or Policy? More in-depth work with inspection agencies More emphasis on coordination in a more quickly evolving environment A finer balance of needs

    23. IMTC International Mobility and Trade Corridor Project Thank you

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