Issues relating to transportation, housing, water and other infrastructure needs
Broadband Infrastructure: Moving at the Speed of Light
Size: 205 KB
Year: 07-Jan-2009
Information technology has become an undeniable aspect of modern life since the advent of high-speed Internet. Broadband connections, defined in the United States as a transfer of data at a minimum of 768 kilobits per second, are now integrated in everything from traffic signals to health-care facilities, from corporate headquarters to elementary schools.
A Bridge Between Us: The Effects of Bridge Wait Times on El Paso and Ciudad-Juárez
Size: 175 KB
Year: 11-Dec-2008
What effects have wait times had on the local area, both socially and economically? The report analyzes the ability for trade to continue to flourish in the area while maintainaning a balance of security and efficiency.
Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority
Size: 175 KB
Year: 06-Dec-2007
A look into Regional Mobility Authorities and the need for alternate transportation options in the Paso del Norte region.
Growing Pains: An analysis of growth and development in El Paso
Size: 147 KB
Year: 12-Dec-2007
A look into how El Paso is growing and how this growth is being accomodated.
The Sun City Meltdown: Mass transit in the El Paso area
Size: 341 KB
Year: 11-Jan-2006
Scholars examine El Paso's local mass transit system along with its challenges
Breaking Down BRAC: An analysis of regional preparedness for military transformation
Size: 297 KB
Year: 12-Jan-2005
The El Paso area is a region that depends greatly on its military and its military installation, Fort Bliss. Fort Bliss and the region will undergo several changes due to the Base Realignment and Closure of 2005 (BRAC).
City County Consolidation: An option for better government?
Size: 332 KB
Year: 05-Jan-2005
A majority of City and County officials from El Paso have stated their respective governments do not work well together and that as a result, neither government is being as efficient as possible.
Credit Check: A Look at the implications and ramifications of the credit system
Size: 357 KB
Year: 05-Jan-2005
Credit has become an integral part of the American way of life. Despite this, few individuals have a complete understanding of how the system works.
Rail Relocation Efforts: Who's been working on the railroad?
Size: 431 KB
Year: 05-Jan-2005
For many years, rail has connected cities, states and countries and has allowed for a free flowing trade environment. Recently, however, rail in the U.S. has become crowded.
Exploring the Paso Del Norte Regional Water Resources: A Water Primer for El Paso Citizens
Size: 482 KB
Year: 07-Jan-2004
The survival of a civilization has always depended on a reliable source of water. Four hundred years after the Paso Del Norte region was settled along the Rio Grande, water remains an important factor in determining the future of our region...
Do El Paso's Regional Infrastructure Plans Have a Future?
Size: 176 KB
Year: 08-Jan-2003
The El Paso region includes the cities of Juarez, Mexico; Santa Teresa, New Mexico; and El Paso, Texas. El Paso's infrastructure is the link between these communities for family, immigration and commerce. This report examines current infrastructure ...
Highways and Railroads: Who's Minding the Store While Billions of Infrastructure Investment Dollars
Size: 24 KB
Year: 08-Jan-2003
Infrastructure is the backbone of any community. Imagine driving down a highway that is not paved or so filled with potholes that it is impossible to drive on. Good infrastructure provides a safe and efficient way to move goods and people from one ...
Far-Away Terrorist Attacks Felt in El Paso
Size: 146 KB
Year: 02-Jan-2002
Immediately following the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., ports of entry into the U.S. elevated their security status to Alert Level One, one step short of shutting down the Border...
Parks and Highways Help Define Successful Cities
Size: 175 KB
Year: 03-Jan-2001
Thirty-six to four. If the number of acres of parkland-to-people were a sporting match, Austin, Texas, would beat McAllen Texas, in a rout. It would also beat San Antonio, El Paso, and Fort Worth...
Is Texas Supporting its Trade Hubs?
Size: 319 KB
Year: 05-Jan-2000
El Paso is the 4th largest city in Texas and lies at the heart of one of the nation's busiest trade corridors. Large truck traffic is expected to grow 85 percent by 2025. Unpredictable time delays at the ports of entry for cargo trucks increases the ...
Planning for a Complex Region: El Paso's Highway Infrastructure
Size: 35 KB
Year: 06-Jan-1999
Throughout its history, El Paso has been a hub for trade, a fact that has raised its profile since the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1993. The Paseo del Norte region, which encompasses Far West Texas...
