The Development and Economic Impacts to the State of Texas from the Construction of Interstate 69
Description:
Regional population growth and increasing trade with Mexico are creating severe traffic congestion along Interstate 35 and at the Laredo bridge crossings. The construction of a new Interstate Highway 69 has been offered as one solution to this problem. This analysis examines the economic impacts of building Interstate 69 and its potential impact on job creation in the counties along its projected path.
Using the IMPLAN input-output modeling system, construction of Interstate 69 will support $4.…
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Date:
December 2002
Creator:
Pettibon, Gregory Jason
Partner:
UNT Libraries