The Rio Grande Valley: Connected for Growth

Summary

The Rio Grande Valley’s transportation network in one report: 12 international roadway crossings, 6 principal airports, 4 navigation ports and SpaceX Starbase. Each of the 23 counted facilities in Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties is mapped, with its public source, including TxDOT and the RGV Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Key takeaways

• 12 international roadway crossings from Falcon Heights to Brownsville, including the Lake Falcon Dam crossing
• 6 principal airports: commercial airline service at McAllen, Harlingen and Brownsville, and three general and business aviation airports
• 4 navigation ports, from the deepwater Port of Brownsville to Port Mansfield
• Cameron County holds 11 of the 23 counted assets, including SpaceX Starbase; Hidalgo County holds 8