At the Pacific Highway Crossing, average crossing time per commercial vehicle headed to Canada ranges from 9 to 91 minutes. The average time for southbound commercial vehicles ranges from 31 to 46 minutes per vehicle. Demand at this crossing is expected to exceed increases in capacity, which will increase delay and cost. The annual cost of border operations for commercial vehicles is expected to increase by 250 percent to $54 million per year by 2013.

Dedicated ITS truck lanes at the border would allow for expedited preclearance. While the ITS systems necessary are already deployed, physical infrastructure (additional lanes and revamped customs booth areas) are needed on both sides.

If you want additional information regarding goods movement refer to the Washington Transportation Plan Freight Movement document.

What types of infrastructure improvements do you think government should be investing to prepare for an increase in freight movement in the future?