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CHAPTER 5
CONCLUSION
The results of this analysis allow for the inference that Interstate construction has
a positive impact in job growth development in counties that lie along new roadways.
The multiple regression analysis shows that the construction of Interstate 69 can be
expected to generate job growth in the counties that lie along its path. In economic
impact terms, the IMPLAN forecast presented in chapter 4 shows that the economies of
the Interstate 69 counties will receive benefits as a result of the construction of Interstate
69. The total economic impact projected for the Interstate 69 counties is $4.2 billion, and
the total projected temporary job creation is projected to be 39,109. This indicates that
Interstate 69 will likely have an on-going positive influence on the south and east Texas
counties through which it passes. Importantly, these construction and job creation
benefits will be felt in several economically disadvantaged regions of south and east
Texas.
The construction of Interstate 69 holds the prospect of opportunity for the people
and economy of Texas. In terms of the overburden of the state's existing transportation
infrastructure mentioned in chapter 1, this project could help to alleviate both current and
future problems. Moreover, the larger benefits will likely be in reduced congestion and
delay times at the border crossings and along Interstate 35. Further research would27
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Pettibon, Gregory Jason. The Development and Economic Impacts to the State of Texas from the Construction of Interstate 69, thesis, December 2002; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3325/m1/31/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .