The International Mobility and Trade Corridor Project
The International Mobility and Trade Corridor Project (IMTC) is a U.S. - Canadian coalition of business and government entities that identifies and promotes improvements to mobility and security for the four border crossings that connect Whatcom County, Washington State and the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Together, these four crossings are called the Cascade Gateway.
The goals of the IMTC project are to:
- Facilitate a forum for ongoing communication between agencies that affect regional, cross-border transportation, safety, and security.
- Coordinate planning of the Cascade Gateway as a transportaton and inspection system rather than as individual border crossings.
- Improve and distribute traffic data and information.
- Identify and pursue improvements to infrastructure, operations, and information technology.
Since 1997, IMTC has served as a model of regional coordination on border issues and has helped secure over $38 million (USD) from U.S. and Canadian partners to pursue the goals listed above.
Over 50 organizations participate in IMTC. IMTC is led by the Whatcom Council of Governments.