Technology Projects
The McAllen Economic Development Corporation is currently working on a number of projects to better improve the area:
- Regional Multi Modal Center
- City of McAllen Wireless Internet Access
Regional Multi Modal Center
- Future Multi-Modal Service from McAllen
- Located: McAllen Foreign Trade Zone
- National significance in improving cost competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing
- Reduce wear and tear on Texas/U.S. highways
- Lower product distribution costs
- Reduce congestion and improve safety on America’s highways
How does it work?
- 1 Train Engine pulls 150 trailers
- Trailers provide a slack free ride on the rail
- RoadRailer® technology for fast, secure, & cost efficient shorthaul/longhaul truck rail movement
- Contractors will pick up loaded trailers from shippers and take them to the train assembly terminal in the McAllen Foreign Trade Zone
- Unique air ride system lifts the trailer as it is backed over the bogie. The air system then lowers the trailer and lifts and locks the tires above the tracks
City of McAllen Wireless Internet Access
- The City of McAllen proposes to blanket the Heart of the City with free Wireless Internet access
- All city owned property will eventually receive coverage
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