TBWG Meetings, Dearborn, June 1-2, 2005. About the BPRI Established in 2005 with DOT funding. Director: Don Alper “Multidisciplinary research institute.

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TBWG Meetings, Dearborn, June 1-2, 2005

About the BPRI Established in 2005 with DOT funding. Director: Don Alper “Multidisciplinary research institute focused on policy research dealing with transportation, mobility and security issues affecting the Canada-U.S. border.”

Why Western Washington University?

1. Location, Location, Location !

2. WWU Border Policy Resources Center for Canadian-American Studies Center for Economic and Business Research Huxley College of Environmental Studies Center for International Business (CIB)

BPRI Goals Conduct research for improving public policies dealing with transportation, mobility and security issues in the region. Facilitate interaction within the university community on critical border issues. Provide a focal point in the region for informed commentary and insight regarding increasingly complex border issues.

Border Security Conference WWU April 26, 2005

Current Research Projects Trade and transportation impacts stemming from new border security practices Port competitiveness and environmental regulations Impacts of deepening economic integration (i.e. perimeter security and customs union proposals) on border communities Economic and perceptual factors affecting cross- border travel and transportation modes