This is an important step forward in improving recreational opportunities to many Americans. The transportation policy changes and funding increases for surface transportation provided in this program will also provide the economic underpinnings for the Nation to compete in the 21st century global economy. My amendment to require a border crossing study was combined with other provisions in the House and Senate bills into a comprehensive study identifying the infrastructure needed to facilitate trade between the United States. Canada. and Mexico. Since 1980. United States trade with Canada and Mexico has more than doubled and has grown 56 percent faster than our exports to the rest of the world. A cooperative North American economy will require major infrastructure improvements and efficient transfer between rail. highways. waterways. and air freight centers. The border crossing and infrastructure assessment in this bill will identify projects and transportation policy barriers to North America trade. The Secretary is required within 18 months to investigate and develop priorities and recommendations for rail. highway. water. air freight centers. and border crossings improvements necessary to facilitate trade between the United States. Caada. and Mexico. The investigation .iould be based on existing and emerging trade corridors and transportation subsystems that are integral in moving goods across our common borders.
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