"As do other border crossing agencies, the Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority seeks efficient border crossings for the traveling public as well as international freight transfer. In FY 1999, FHWA awarded $960,000 from sections 1118/1119 of TEA-21 in FY1999 for this purpose. The Authority used these funds to develop procedures and train personnel to operate a commercial vehicle processing centre (CVPC) at the international border. The CVPC has fully met expectations and has been recognized by peer border agencies and the U.S. Customs Service"