ABOUT THE CRRMA

The CRRMA was created in March of 2007 by act of the El Paso City Council. Since then, the organization has moved quickly to become a useful partner in developing the transportation solutions necessary for the El Paso region. Below, you will find a general description of regional mobility authorities, to help give you an idea of what the CRRMA as an entity is charged with pursuing. You will also find a development timeline for the organization, to illustrate the development of the organization.

• A Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) is a political subdivision of the State of Texas; currently, there are eight (8) RMAs in existence.


• RMAs have the authority to study, evaluate, design, finance, acquire, construct, maintain, repair and operate “transportation projects”.


• Transportation projects may include: turnpikes (highways), rail facilities, certain roadways, ferries, airports, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, intermodal hubs, border crossing inspection facilities, air quality improvement initiatives and mass transit systems.


• RMAs may also enter into contracts or operating agreements with other local, state and federal governmental bodies of the United States or Mexico.


• In furtherance of a transportation project, RMAs may: issue bonds, enter into Comprehensive Development Agreements (CDAs), acquire or condemn property, seek funding from federal, state and local sources, and collect tolls and fares, as applicable.


• RMAs may also complete and operate transportation projects that extend into other counties and jurisdictions. In the case of the CRRMA, a project may be acquired, constructed, operated, maintained, expanded or extended into Cd. Juárez (e.g. a new international bridge) or the State of New Mexico; subject to certain restrictions.


• For specific information relative to the development and operation of the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority, please see the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority Timeline of Events factsheet.