Across El Paso is a real-time border crossing app that helps you navigate the El Paso-Juárez border efficiently. Get instant travel times, traffic conditions, weather updates, and discover points of interest near border crossings.
Key Features
Real-Time ETAs: Traffic-aware travel times to all major crossings
Interactive Maps: Visual route planning with live traffic data
Weather Updates: Current conditions at each crossing
Discover: Find restaurants, gas stations, and attractions near crossings
Calendar Integration: Smart departure time suggestions for your events
Notifications: Customizable alerts when you're near crossings
Getting Started
Requirements
iOS 17.0 or later
iPhone or iPad
Location Services enabled
Internet connection for map and weather data
First Time Setup
Download and Install - Download Across El Paso from the App Store
Grant Location Permission - Tap "Allow While Using App" when prompted
Start Using - Your location will be detected and available crossings displayed
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the app free to use?
A: Yes, Across El Paso is completely free with no in-app purchases or subscriptions.
Q: Which border crossings are supported?
A: The app covers four major El Paso-Juárez crossings:
Bridge of Americas
Paso Del Norte
Good Neighbor
Ysleta
Q: Do you collect my personal data?
A: No. All data processing happens locally on your device. We don't collect, store, or share your personal information. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Q: How accurate are the ETA calculations?
A: ETAs are calculated using Apple Maps with real-time traffic data. They reflect current road conditions and typical travel speeds. Border wait times may vary and are not separately calculated.
Q: What do the traffic colors mean?
🟢Green (Good): Light traffic, normal speeds
🟡Yellow (Moderate): Some congestion, slower speeds
🔴Red (Heavy): Significant delays, heavy traffic
Troubleshooting
Problem: App shows "Getting your location..."
Solution:
Ensure Location Services are enabled in Settings
Check that you have a GPS signal (try stepping outside)
Verify you granted "While Using App" permission
Restart the app
Problem: No ETAs are showing
Solution:
Check your internet connection
Ensure Location Services are enabled
Verify you're within a reasonable distance of El Paso
Try force-closing and reopening the app
Problem: Notifications not working
Solution:
Enable notifications in Settings → Notifications → Across El Paso
Configure notification settings in the app
Ensure you're within range of the crossing
Check your notification preferences for the selected crossing