Comprehensive Analysis for Mission-Brownsville Commuter Rail Study
Geeth Sourabh Petla, ASU
January 19, 2025

 

The Mission-Brownsville commuter rail project aims to improve transportation infrastructure by connecting key areas within Hidalgo, Cameron, and Starr counties in South Texas. This study is focused on determining optimal station locations along three proposed routes: the upper and lower sections of the 365 Loop and an elevated route extending (TXDOT, n.d.)g along Highway 83. The primary objective is to enhance accessibility and address regional socioeconomic challenges. 


The 365 Loop, currently under construction by the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, serves as the backbone of this initiative. It stretches across Mission and McAllen and is envisioned to extend eastward into Brownsville. Highway 83, running through Mission and
McAllen, plays a pivotal role as an elevated commuter route connecting these urban hubs. The study leverages the main high-speed rail terminal, highlighted in yellow on the project map, located in the southwest section of the 365 Loop in Mission, Texas.