U.S.-Mexico Trade: Survey of U.S. Border Infrastructure Needs

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed current and projected U.S. border infrastructure needs associated with increased U.S.-Mexican trade, focusing on: (1) the U.S. Customs Service's and the Immigration and Naturalization Service's (INS) current and anticipated staffing requirements; (2) the General Service Administration's (GSA) planning for border inspection facilities needs; (3) estimates for border highways and bridge projects and associated costs in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California; and (4) coordination in border management and planning efforts.