Pnwer regional infrastructure accelerator

The Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) received a $1,235,000 cooperative agreement award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration under the Border Enforcement Grants program (CFDA 20.233).

PNWER will use the funding over a two-year period ending February 3, 2024 to support the Regional Infrastructure Accelerator. This project aims to ensure compliance with commercial vehicle safety standards for motor carriers entering the United States from Canada through Seattle, Washington. Specifically, PNWER will provide services and resources to coordinate inspection efforts and promote infrastructure improvements along the international border to facilitate trade while enforcing regulations. The award furthers the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's objective under the Border Enforcement Grants program to balance border security with cross-border commerce.