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Featured Research

AI and RFID-Based Wait Time Monitoring at Paso Del Norte: A Cost Comparison

This technical memorandum provides a comparative analysis of two technology platforms designed to measure border wait times for northbound passenger vehicles at the Paso Del Norte (PdN) port of entry in El Paso, Texas. It summarizes the order-of-magnitude implementation costs for each system—one based on radio-frequency identification (RFID) and the other on artificial intelligence (AI)-driven ... Read More

Rethinking the Chase: How UAVs Could Make High-Speed Pursuits Safer

by Valeria Martinez, Swapnil Samant and Rafael Aldrete High-speed vehicle pursuits are among the most dangerous situations faced by law enforcement and the public. Each year, these chases result in crashes, injuries and, in too many cases, fatalities. In regions like El Paso, Texas, the frequency of such pursuits has increased sharply, raising concerns among ... Read More

New Biannual Report for FY 2021-2022

The latest biannual report for the Center for International Intelligent Transportation Research has been released. The report highlights the past two years’ of center research focusing on the advanced application of technologies and methodologies to expedite mobility, improve safety, and facilitate border-crossing efficiency at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Our Goals

  • Increase border-crossing efficiency while maintaining security.
  • Improve Air Quality to advance personal health.
  • Maintain mobility in the face of growing traffic and shrinking resources

Research Areas

  • Traffic Operations
  • Border Crossing Efficiency
  • Air Quality Initiatives
  • Other Program Support
  • El Paso Regional Support
  • International Research Initiatives

The Expert View

Rethinking the Chase: How UAVs Could Make High-Speed Pursuits Safer

by Valeria Martinez, Swapnil Samant and Rafael Aldrete High-speed vehicle pursuits are among the most dangerous situations faced by law enforcement and the public. Each year, these chases result in crashes, injuries and, in too many cases, fatalities. In regions like El Paso, Texas, the frequency of such pursuits has increased sharply, raising concerns among ... Read More

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