MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
COMMITTEE ON BINATIONAL REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES The Committee on Binational Regional Opportunities (COBRO) may take action on any item appearing on this agenda.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
SANDAG, 7th Floor Conference Room 401 B Street, Suite 800 San Diego, CA 92101-4231
Staff Contact: Hector Vanegas (619) 699-1972 [email protected]
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS • BINATIONAL PLANNING CONTACTS GUIDE UPDATE • 2014 SAN DIEGO BIKE TO WORK DAY AND TIJUANEANDO EN BICI • 2013 SAN DIEGO–BAJA CALIFORNIA BORDER CROSSINGS AND TRADE STATISTICS
MISSION STATEMENT The Committee on Binational Regional Opportunities (COBRO) will advise the Borders Committee of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) concerning both short- and long-term binational related activities, Issues, and actions; provide input regarding binational border-related planning and development; and identify ways to assist and coordinate with existing efforts in the binational area. The COBRO will serve as a working group to the SANDAG Borders Committee to facilitate a better understanding of the binational border-related issues and needs of the California-Baja California region.
Welcome to SANDAG! Members of the public may speak to the COBRO on any item at the time that the Committee is considering the item. Please complete a Speaker’s Slip which is located in the rear of the room and then present the slip to Committee staff. Also, members of the public are invited to address the Committee on any issue under the agenda item entitled Public Comments/Communications. Speakers are limited to three minutes. The COBRO may take action on any item appearing on the agenda.
This agenda and related staff reports can be accessed at www.sandag.org under meetings on the SANDAG website. Public comments regarding the agenda can be forwarded to SANDAG via the email comment form also available on the website. Email comments should be received no later than noon, two days prior to the COBRO meeting.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SANDAG will accommodate persons who require assistance in order to participate in SANDAG meetings. If such assistance is required, please contact SANDAG at (619) 699-1900 in advance of the meeting. To request this document or related reports in an alternative format, please call (619) 699-1990, (619) 699-1904 (TTY), or fax (619) 699-1905.
SANDAG offices are accessible by public transit. Phone 511 or see www.511sd.com for route information.
2 COMMITTEE ON BINATIONAL REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Tuesday, May 6, 2014
ITEM NO. RECOMMENDATION 1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
+2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES APPROVE
The Committee on Binational Regional Opportunities (COBRO) is asked to review and approve the minutes from its February 4, 2014, meeting.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMBER INFORMATION COMMENTS
Members of the public shall have the opportunity to address the COBRO on any issue within the jurisdiction of SANDAG that is not on this agenda. Anyone desiring to speak shall reserve time by completing a “Request to Speak” form and giving it to the COBRO coordinator prior to speaking. Public speakers should notify the COBRO coordinator if they have a handout for distribution to the COBRO members. Public speakers are limited to three minutes or less per person. The COBRO members also may provide information and announcements under this agenda item.
CONSENT (4 through 6)
+4. UPCOMING EVENTS INFORMATION
+5. BINATIONAL PLANNING CONTACTS GUIDE UPDATE INFORMATION
This report presents the updated 2014 SANDAG Binational Planning Contacts Guide, which has been posted to the SANDAG website.
+6. UPDATE ON THE 2014 BINATIONAL SEMINAR INFORMATION (Tayah Wheeland, SANDAG)
The Committee is asked to save the date on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m., to participate in the annual binational seminar that will focus on border efficiency and regional global competitivness and will be held at Southwestern College in Otay Mesa (8100 Gigantic Street, Otay Mesa, CA 92154).
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REPORTS (7 through 9)
+7. 2014 SAN DIEGO BIKE TO WORK DAY AND TIJUANEANDO EN BICI INFORMATION (Carmen Romo, Tijuana Calidad De Vida)
On Friday, May 16, 2014, the San Diego region celebrates National Bike to Work Day. On the same day, in the spirit of Bike to Work Day, the City of Tijuana is organizing the fourth “Tijuaneando en Bici” bike ride, as part of its own active transportation program.
+8. REGIONAL BICYCLE PLAN EARLY ACTION PROGRAM INFORMATION (Chris Kluth, SANDAG)
As part of the broader Active Transportation Program, the SANDAG Regional Bike Plan Early Action Program (EAP) implements priority bikeway projects in order to improve the connectivity of the regional bikeway network. This report will provide an overview of the EAP and a potential project to implement a bicycle route and facilities in the vicinity of the San Ysidro Port of Entry.
+9. 2013 SAN DIEGO–BAJA CALIFORNIA BORDER CROSSINGS AND INFORMATION TRADE STATISTICS (Tayah Wheeland, SANDAG)
This report will provide information on the most recent border crossings and trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation, based on data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
10. NEXT MEETING DATE INFORMATION
The next meeting of the COBRO will be a special session for the 2014 annual binational seminar “Efficient Border: A Globally Competitive Region” scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2014, from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m., at Southwestern College in Otay Mesa.
The next regular meeting of the COBRO is scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, 2014, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., at SANDAG.
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4 San Diego Association of Governments COMMITTEE ON BINATIONAL REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
May 6, 2014 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 2
Action Requested: APPROVE
MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 4, 2014 File Number 3400200
1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
The February 4, 2014, Committee on Binational Regional Opportunities (COBRO) meeting, was called to order by Chair Paul Ganster, Institute for Regional Studies of the Californias, San Diego State University (SDSU) at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were: Chair Paul Ganster, Institute for Regional Studies of the Californias at SDSU; Guadalupe Leyva and Consul General Remedios Gómez Arnau, Consulado General de Mexico en San Diego; Efraín Ibarra, South San Diego County Economic Development Council; Sergio Pallares and Mario Orso, Caltrans; Mario Lopez, City of San Diego; Tito Alegría, El Colegio de la Frontera Norte (COLEF); Elizabeth Uresti, State of Baja California; Nathan Owens, The San Diego Dialogue; Daniel Rubio, Rodolfo Argote and Oscar Cano, Instituto Metropolitano de Planeación de Tijuana (IMPLAN); Cecilia Luken and Yolanda Walther-Meade, Fundación Internacional de la Comunidad, A.C.; Paola Avila, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce; Chris Peregrin, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve; Isaac Mafud and Blanca Morales, Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana; and Dave Fege, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Border Liaison Office.
SANDAG staff members present were: Héctor Vanegas, Tayah Waterhouse, Samuel Johnson, Christina Casgar, and Scott Strelecki.
+2. SUMMARY OF MEETING
Action: Upon a motion by Yolanda Walther-Meade, Fundación Internacional de la Comunidad, A.C., and a second by Mario Lopez, City of San Diego, COBRO unanimously approved the summary of the November 5, 2013, meeting.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMBER COMMENTS
Chair Paul Ganster invited the members and the public to share any comments or upcoming events to announce.
Chair Ganster introduced the first public comments speaker, Caitlin Trimble, a resident of the San Diego-Tijuana crossborder community, who spoke about her experience applying to the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program. The first time Ms. Trimble applied for SENTRI she was denied for an unspecified reason and subsequently
5 submitted a Freedom of Information Act request in order to find out the reason for the denial. The response she received ten months later provided no indication of the motive for the denial. On those grounds, she was able to request an appointment with a Supervisor. Although the Supervisor confirmed the reason for the denial was related to a family member’s application from many years prior, and encouraged her to reapply again, she was once again denied for unspecified reasons. Ms. Trimble expressed her frustration with the experience, and noted that the inefficiency of border crossings and the long wait times inhibit the potential prosperity of the border region. Chair Ganster encouraged Ms. Trimble to stay until after the meeting to have the opportunity to speak informally with members of the Committee.
Mario Lopez, City of San Diego, shared two articles from the “U.S. Mayor’s Association” publication that reported on the High-Level Economic Dialogue and points to the relationships between mayors, cities, and municipalities along the border as key to the North American partnership.
CONSENT (4)
+4. UPCOMING EVENTS
Chair Ganster invited attendees to review the upcoming events that were included in the agenda packet.
Action: This item was presented for information. No action was taken on this item.
REPORTS (5 through 7)
+5. ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS ALONG THE CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA U.S-MEXICO BORDER: FUNDING FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Chair Ganster introduced this informational item and invited Dave Fege, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to discuss it. Mr. Fege discussed how the U.S. EPA has awarded grants to fund several environmental projects along the California-Arizona U.S.-Mexico border as part of the Border 2020 Program. The EPA issued seven grants, including one to support the restoration of the Upper Tijuana River Corridor and another to estimate air pollution from idling vehicles crossing northbound at the Calexico West and East Ports of Entry (POEs). The goal of the air pollution project is to analyze air quality impacts as well as establish a model for determining and estimating those impacts due to changes at the POEs (e.g., quicker inspections, changes in operations, etc.).
Action: This item was presented for information. No action was taken on this item.
Chair Ganster acknowledged and thanked the EPA for its continual implementation of the small grants program regardless of the severe budget cuts that have been implemented in the public sector.
6 +6. REPORT FROM FUNDACIÓN INTERNACIONAL DE LA COMUNIDAD, A.C. (Cecilia Luken, Fundación Internacional de la Comunidad)
Chair Ganster introduced Cecilia Luken, Fundación Internacional de la Comunidad (FIC) to present the report. Ms. Luken began by sharing the mission and vision of FIC. She outlined how FIC is a unique foundation in its scope in that it assists in building communities and strengthening civil society in Baja California by promoting philanthropy in the region. She explained how FIC identifies social needs and links them with donors from government and private entities, international foundations, and businesses. The organization then reports back to the donors on the impacts their investment had on the community, including transparent financial reports on the uses of the funds. By channeling resources, running programs, and aligning with organizations, community groups, private initiatives, businesses and governments, FIC helps strengthen communities by framing philanthropy as a social responsibility and contribution to society. Ms. Luken concluded by thanking everyone for their time and pointed to a report she brought for review.
Chair Ganster asked about FIC’s relationship with the International Community Foundation and if money donated in the United States could be used for causes in Mexico, and vice-versa; Ms. Luken confirmed that that is indeed the case. Yolanda Walther-Meade, Fundación Internacional de la Comunidad, noted that FIC was the first agency to offer tax credits to donors in Mexico for donations made to organizations in the United States, similar to donors in the United States being able to obtain tax credits for donations made, regardless of which country the donation is made to. Chair Ganster stressed that granting tax credits on either side of the border is an important precedent moving forward because it eliminates the physical barrier of the border as a deterrent to philanthropy, thus allowing resources to be used more efficiently throughout the region.
Consul General Remedios Gómez Arnau, Consulado General de Mexico en San Diego, asked which programs FIC is currently involved in funding. Ms. Luken said educational scholarships are something FIC is currently administering. Ms. Walther-Meade noted that FIC has also received a large amount of funding for the Borders Partnership, a coalition of organizations on both sides of the border focused on public health issues. Ms. Luken also expressed how FIC is involved in institutional strengthening by diagnosing organizations’ needs and helping them access resources and funds to further their mission and goals. For example, FIC helps organizations find new, young employees, who otherwise would be unemployed and connects them with employers (e.g., maquiladoras).
Chair Ganster thanked Ms. Luken and noted that the Committee had achieved quorum, and thus moved back to Item No. 2 to approve the summary notes for the November 5, 2013, meeting.
+7. PROPOSED THEME AND DATE OF THE 2014 SANDAG ANNUAL BINATIONAL EVENT (Chair Paul Ganster)
Chair Ganster began the discussion by outlining last year’s annual binational event, held on June 4, 2013, entitled: “Moving the Border Forward: Competitiveness and Sustainability.” He stated that the event was focused on the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the 30th Anniversary of the signing of the La Paz Agreement. Furthermore, Chair Ganster noted that the event last year included speakers that gave insight from an international regional perspective. He also spoke about the three recommendations approved by the Board of Directors that resulted from the seminar. Chair Ganster mentioned that staff is
7 exploring opportunities for implementation of these recommendations in conjunction with the preparation of the FY 2015 budget. In addition, he stated that the recommendations were also presented to the U.S.-Mexico High-Level Economic Dialogue, which is a platform the administrations of Presidents Obama and Peña Nieto established to promote regional competitiveness and connectivity, foster economic growth and productivity, and partner for regional and global leadership.
Chair Ganster then asked the committee for its input on the organization of this year’s binational event, which is tentatively scheduled for June 3, 2014. He informed the committee that the theme staff identified for the seminar is border crossing wait times and elevating the issue to become a local, state, and national priority. Héctor Vanegas, SANDAG, said that if the committee agrees to proceed with the stated theme, staff will continue with preparations for the event accordingly. Mr. Vanegas suggested that the committee establish a Task Force similar to last year to provide additional detailed input. In addition, he mentioned that there will be a report presentation at the Joint Meeting on March 28, 2014, pertaining to this subject.
Mario Lopez, City of San Diego, agreed with the topic of border wait times as the topic of this year’s binational event and volunteered to be a Task Force member. He recommended getting in contact with James Clark, Executive Director of the Smart Border Coalition, to see if the organization is interested in participating in the conference. Nathan Owens, The San Diego Dialogue, volunteered to be a Task Force member, and asked about the committee’s ability to bring staff to the event from non-local government representatives. Chair Ganster commented that non-local staff representatives have attended previous events; last year, staffers from the offices of Senators Boxer and Feinstein were present. The committee then discussed the best way to encourage the attendance of non-local government representatives to the event. Mr. Owens suggested inviting speakers from other border regions to share their experiences considering that border crossing wait times is border-wide issue. Chair Ganster agreed and noted how wait times at both the northern and southern U.S. borders are dividing communities and impeding economic and social interaction.
+8. INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR OTAY MESA EAST PORT OF ENTRY (Mario Orso, Caltrans District 11; and Christina Casgar, SANDAG)
Chair Ganster introduced the presenters, Mario Orso, Caltrans, and Christina Casgar, SANDAG. Mario Orso began by thanking SANDAG for the work it does in assisting with the implementation of border projects and in disseminating information about border infrastructure projects. Mr. Orso continued with a brief overview of the Otay Mesa East (OME) Project and the four phases of construction: Phase I, which is currently underway and includes construction of half of the State Route 11 (SR-11) highway; Phase II, which includes the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility; Phase III which includes the Port of Entry (POE); and Phase IV, which includes the connectors between SR 905/SR 11 and SR 125. Mr. Orso noted that Caltrans is submitting funding requests for the Phase IV connector by summer 2014, and construction is scheduled to begin in December 2014. Mr. Orso highlighted two project milestones to date, including: passage of Senate Bill 1486 which gave SANDAG the authority to toll SR 11 and designates it as the toll-authority; and the completion of the environmental review process. Mr. Orso then introduced the concepts for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), which is an effort to study toll collecting, traffic management and information relaying, and to measure border wait-times.
8 Ms. Casgar described the development of the ITS technology, which is an essential element to creating a “smart border” that includes 21st century design and technology, including a system to better inform drivers and commuters at the border. Ms. Casgar reiterated the importance of collaboration and finding a nexus of interest for policy collaboration in order to create a truly smart border that provides information sharing, security for crossers. She then introduced the various partners present who are involved in the project.
Samuel Johnson, SANDAG, introduced the Concept of Operations (ConOps). He briefly described how the ConOps is a de facto contract between the agencies and stakeholders to establish consensus and joint commitment to execute the project collaboratively. Mr. Johnson noted that the draft ConOps has four approaches: 1) Follow a systems engineering process, which ensures a structured approach; 2) Create a conceptual design layout for the POE to ensure efficient mobility; 3) Support federal partner agency objectives of securing the border, and facilitating the flow of people, goods and services; and 4) Leverage existing resources, maximize investments and minimize costs. Mr. Johnson reiterated the importance of using a systems engineering process to formulate and define the needs of the port to ensure that a sufficient system is installed with the correct amenities and technology. Mr. Johnson stated that the ConOps is the most difficult phase of the project because it requires an understanding of existing and future operations, and consensus from the stakeholders on how to best move forward.
Mr. Orso added how developing a binational informational technology system for traffic management is a new concept, which only adds to the complexity of the project. He expressed the importance of creating a system that is compatible in both the United States and Mexico, and for this reason, Mexican partner agencies will review and agree upon all of the project documents, including the ConOps, in order for the project to move forward.
Mr. Johnson then highlighted the design concept of the project and the layout of the lanes as an example of a conceptual layout vision. He continued to give an overview on the key assumptions in the ConOps that inform the vision for how the system operates.
Don Murphy, IBI Group, began by explaining the idea of user scenarios to help people visualize the functions of the port. He expressed how the technical engineering staff created four different types of user scenarios. For the purposes of this meeting, he shared a PowerPoint presentation demonstrating a northbound commercial vehicles scenario. Mr. Orso explained that in an effort to safeguard the information, the technology that will be used to share data and communicate between agencies will be a “cyber-cloud” system instead of being hard-wired.
Mr. Orso expressed that border crossing wait times are an important performance measure which can help inform officials on how to best serve border users. Mr. Johnson continued to explain some of the early efforts to use technology to measure travel and wait times, particularly a pilot program that works with the Safe Service Advisory for Freeway Emergencies, commonly known as ‘call boxes’. The project would incorporate Bluetooth technology into the call boxes and thereby monitor travel times. Mr. Johnson noted how they have deployed and are currently testing the technology at freeways near the border, such as Interstate 5, in an effort to collect information and explore the technology. If successful, the project team will make an effort to expand the concept into Mexico to gain a complete picture of the user’s trip and travel times through the port. Mr. Johnson noted the pilot program on the U.S. side is low-cost and can be completed quickly in order to share the information and results.
9 Ms. Casgar asked Mr. Johnson to explain how the Bluetooth technology of the pilot program will be read and translated in order to give accurate wait-time information. Mr. Johnson answered by briefly outlining how Bluetooth technology devices work and communicate. He explained the “network identifier” technology in Bluetooth and how that will assist in knowing wait times. Mario Orso noted that since the ‘call box’ infrastructure already exists, installing the Bluetooth attachment technology comes at a fraction of the cost compared to other forms of technology that do similar logging.
Paola Avila, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, asked how the pilot program would be implemented in Mexico since the call box infrastructure does not exist, and wondered how the team would go about logging travel times there. Mr. Orso said that they will investigate options for the Mexican side and work with partners to examine their inventory and determine which method is best to study travel times. He noted that input from COBRO members will be essential for this process.
+9 ARQUINE’S “THRESHOLD OF THE AMERICAS” INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION (Rodolfo Argote, IMPlan)
Rodolfo Argote, IMPlan, began by thanking the committee for their time. Mr. Argote spoke about the Arquine Architecture competition being held in Tijuana this year. He informed the group that the competition is held annually in different cities in an effort to promote civic pride and engagement. Mr. Argote noted that so far, 400 architects have signed up for the competition. He continued by outlining some of the issues in Tijuana that the competition has chosen to focus on and described some of the preliminary development concepts and ideas. Mr. Argote then directed the group to a hand-out which described the competition in more detail.
Chair Ganster expressed his appreciation for creative endeavors in the region and asked Mr. Argote to follow-up with the committee on the competition results.
Mario Lopez, City of San Diego, asked about if the winning projects were going to be carried out to fruition or whether they were only conceptual works. Mr. Argote replied that the competition is only for conceptual projects, but the winning designs will be presented to interested parties in an effort to bring them to reality. Mr. Argote noted that since the competition is a well-known, international effort, it will be easier to gain the interest and commitment of development agencies in executing the winning concepts.
10. NEXT MEETING DATE AND LOCATION
Chair Ganster thanked the group for its time and announced that a joint meeting of COBRO, the Borders Committee, and the municipalities and State of Baja California would take place on March 28, 2014, at SANDAG.
10 San Diego Association of Governments COMMITTEE ON BINATIONAL REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
May 6, 2014 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 4
Action Requested: INFORMATION
UPCOMING EVENTS File Number 3400200
WHAT: The Role of the PRI in Mexico’s Emergence from Feudalism and Mercantilism after the Revolution Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies WHEN: May 7, 2014 WHERE: Institute of the Americas, Deutz Conference Room MORE INFO: http://usmex.ucsd.edu/events/
WHAT: Asociaciones de inmigrantes y fronteras internacionales: perspectivas comparadas El Colegio de la Frontera Norte WHEN: May 12, 2014 WHERE: Aula Magna Raúl Rangel MORE INFO: http://www.colef.mx/?post_type=evento
WHAT: Pesos to Pasos, Dihrams to Dingies: The Role of Export Processing Wages in Migration from Mexico and Morocco Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies WHEN: May 14, 2014 WHERE: Institute of the Americas, Deutz Conference Room MORE INFO: http://usmex.ucsd.edu/events/
WHAT: MEXPORT 2014 Trade Show Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce WHEN: May 15, 2014 WHERE: 8863 Siempre Viva Road, San Diego MORE INFO: 619-661-6111 or www.otaymesa.org
WHAT: Fragile Landscapes of Contemporary Yucatan: Time-share resorts, Pink Flamingos, Colonial Tastes and Pulverized Maquilas Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies WHEN: May 21, 2014 WHERE: Gildred Latin American Studies Building, CILAS Library MORE INFO: http://usmex.ucsd.edu/events/
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WHAT: Structural Reforms and Long-Term Economic Growth in Mexico Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies WHEN: May 28, 2014 WHERE: Gildred Latin American Studies Building, CILAS Library MORE INFO: http://usmex.ucsd.edu/events/
WHAT: A Tale of Two Mexicos: Growth and Prosperity in a Two-Speed Economy Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies WHEN: May 28, 2014 WHERE: IR/PS Robinson Building Complex, Room 3202 MORE INFO: http://usmex.ucsd.edu/events/
WHAT: 2014 Binational Seminar: Efficient Border: A Globally Competitive Region San Diego Association of Governments WHEN: June 3, 2014 WHERE: Southwestern College, Otay Mesa MORE INFO: http://www.sandag.org/
Key Staff Contact: Hector Vanegas, (619) 699-1972, [email protected]
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Biinatiionall Pllanniing Contacts Guiide
March 2014
Prepared By:
SANDAG 401 B Street, Suite 800 San Diego, CA 92101
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Aduana México (Mexican Customs) ...... 1 Asociación de la Industria Maquiladora y de Exportación de Tijuana, A.C. (Maquiladora Industry & Export Association) ...... 1 Ayuntamiento de Ensenada (City of Ensenada) ...... 1 Ayuntamiento de Mexicali (City of Mexicali) ...... 1 Ayuntamiento de Playas de Rosarito (City of Playas de Rosarito) ...... 1 Ayuntamiento de Tecate (City of Tecate) ...... 2 Ayuntamiento de Tijuana (City of Tijuana) ...... 2 Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior (Mexico's National Foreign Commerce Bank) ...... 2 Banco Nacional de Obras y Servicios Públicos S.N.C. (Mexico's National Development Bank) ...... 2 Border Environment Cooperation Commission (Comisión de Cooperación Ambiental Fronteriza)...... 2 Border Governors Conference (Conferencia de Gobernadores Fronterizos) ...... 2 Border Legislative Conference (Conferencia Legislativa Fronteriza) ...... 3 Border Liaison Mechanism (Mecanismo Enlace de Frontera) ...... 3 Border Trade Alliance (Alianza de Comercio Fronterizo) ...... 3 Border Transportation Council (Consejo de Transporte Fronterizo) ...... 3 California Energy Commission (Comisión de Energía de California) ...... 3 California Environmental Protection Agency (Agencia de ProteccIón Ambiental de California) ...... 4 California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (Banco para el Desarrollo Económico e Infraestructura de California) ...... 4 California Office of Binational Border Health (Oficina de la Salud Fronteriza de California) ...... 4 California State Senator Ben Hueso – District 40 (Senador Estatal de California, Ben Hueso, Distrito 40) ...... 4 California State Assembly Member Brian Jones – District 71 (Miembro de la Asamblea Estatal de California, Brian Jones – Distrito 71) ...... 4 California State Assembly Member Toni Atkins – District 78 (Miembro de la Asamblea Estatal de California, Toni Atkins – Distrito 78) ...... 4 California State Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez – District 80 (Miembro de la Asamblea Estatal de California, Lorena Gonzalez – Distrito 80) ...... 5 California Department of Transportation District 11 ...... 5 Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada (Ensenada Scientific and Higher Education Center) ...... 5 City of Chula Vista (Ciudad de Chula Vista) ...... 5 City of Imperial Beach (Ciudad de Imperial Beach) ...... 6 City of San Diego (Ciudad de San Diego) ...... 6
Binational Planning Contacts Guide – October 2013 i 15 Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego (Consulado General de México en San Diego) ...... 6 Consulate General of the United States in Tijuana (Consulado General de los Estados Unidos en Tijuana) ...... 6 County of San Diego (Condado de San Diego) ...... 6 County of San Diego Board of Supervisors District 1 – Greg Cox (Junta de Supervisores del Condado de San Diego Distrito 1 - Greg Cox) ...... 6 County of San Diego Board of Supervisors District 2 – Dianne Jacob (Junta de Supervisores del Condado de San Diego Distrito 2 - Dianne Jacob) ...... 7 El Colegio de la Frontera Norte (Northern Border College) ...... 7 Federal Highway Administration (Administración Federal de Carreteras) ...... 7 Fundación Internacional de la Comunidad, A.C. (International Foundation of the Community, A.C.) ...... 7 Fundación La Puerta (La Puerta Foundation) ...... 8 Global Action Research Center (Centro de Investigación Acción Global) ...... 8 Gobierno de Baja California (Baja CalifoRnia State Government) ...... 8 Gobierno de Baja California- Secretaría de Infraestructura y Desarrollo Urbano (Secretariat of Infrastructure and Urban Development)...... 8 Gobierno de Baja California-Secretaría de Protección al Ambiente (Secretariat of Environmental Protection) ...... 8 Good Neighbor Environmental Board (Consejo Ambiental del Buen Vecino) ...... 8 Imperial County (Condado Imperial) ...... 9 Imperial County Transportation ComMission (Comisión de Transporte del Condado Imperial) ...... 9 InSite ...... 9 Instituto Metropolitano de Planeación de Tijuana (Metropolitan Planning Institute of Tijuana) ...... 9 Instituto Municipal de Planeación de Playas de Rosarito (Playas de Rosarito's Municipal Planning Institute) ...... 10 Instituto de Investigaciones y Planeación Urbana (Municipal Planning and Research Institute of Mexicali) ...... 10 Instituto Nacional de Migración (Mexico's National Institute of Migration) ...... 10 Inter-American Development Bank (Banco Inter-Americano de Desarrollo) ...... 10 International Boundary and Water Commission (Comisión Internacional de Límites y Aguas) ...... 10 International Community Foundation (Fundación Internacional de la Comunidad) ...... 11 Japan Bank for International Cooperation (Banco de Cooperación Internacional de Japón) ...... 11 Nacional Financiera (Mexico's National Financing Institution) ...... 11 Nature Conservancy, The (La Conservación de la Naturaleza) ...... 11 North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Comisión para la Cooperación Ambiental de América del Norte) ...... 11 North American Development Bank (Banco de Desarrollo de América del Norte) ...... 12 Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce (Cámara de Comercio de Otay Mesa) ...... 12 Otay Mesa Port of Entry (Garita de Mesa de Otay) ...... 12 Overseas Private Investment Corporation (Corporación para la Inversión Privada en el Exterior) ...... 12 ii Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 16 Port of Ensenada (Puerto de Ensenada) ...... 12 Pronatura ...... 13 San Diego Association of Governments (Asociación de Gobiernos de San Diego) ...... 13 San Diego City Councilman David Alvarez – District 8 (Consejal del Ayuntamiento de San Diego, Distrito 8- David Álvarez) ...... 13 San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Brown Field Municipal Airport (Autoridad del Aeropuerto Regional del Condado de San Diego, Aeropuerto Municipal de Brown Field) ...... 13 San Diego County Water Authority (Autoridad del Agua del Condado de San Diego) ...... 13 San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, International Committee (Comité Internacional de la Cámara de Comercio Regional de San Diego) ...... 13 San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, Mexico Business Center (Centro de Negocios de México, Cámara Regional de Comercio de San Diego) ...... 14 San Diego-Tijuana Border Initiative (Iniciativa Fronteriza San Diego-Tijuana) ...... 14 San Ysidro Business Association (Asociación de Negocios de San Ysidro) ...... 14 San Ysidro Chamber of Commerce (Cámara de Comercio San Ysidro) ...... 14 San Ysidro Port of Entry (Garita de Puerta Mexico) ...... 14 SANDAG's Borders Committee (Comité de Fronteras de SANDAG) ...... 15 SANDAG's Committee on Binational Regional Opportunities (Comité Binacional de Oportunidades Regionales de SANDAG) ...... 15 SDSU, California Center for Border and Regional Economic Studies (Imperial County)(Centro de Estudios Fronterizos y Economía Regional de California, de SDSU, Condado Imperial) ...... 15 SDSU, Institute for Regional Studies of the Californias (Instituto de Estudios Regionales de las Californias, de SDSU) ...... 15 Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (Mexico's Secretariat of Transportation and Communications) ..... 15 Secretaría de Desarrollo Agrario, Terretorial y Urbano (Mexico's Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial And Urban Development) ...... 16 Secretaría de Gobernación (Mexico's Secretariat of Government) ...... 16 Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (Mexico's Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit) ...... 16 Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (Mexico's Secretariat of National Defense) ...... 16 Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (Mexico's Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources) ...... 16 Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (Mexico's Secretariat of Foreign Relations) ...... 16 Sierra Club - San Diego Chapter (Sierra Club - Sección de San Diego) ...... 17 South County Economic Development Council (Consejo de Desarrollo Económico del Condado del Sur) ...... 17 Southwestern College, Small Business Development Center (Centro de Desarrollo de Negocios Pequeños, de Southwestern College) ...... 17 Tecate Port of Entry (Garita de Tecate) ...... 17 Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve (Reserva de Investigación del Estuario Nacional del Río Tijuana) ...... 17
Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 iii 17 UCSD (Associated), Institute of the Americas (Instituto de las Américas, Asociado a UCSD) ...... 18 UCSD Extension, San Diego Dialogue (Diálogo de San Diego, Extensión de UCSD) ...... 18 UCSD, Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies (Centro de Estudios E.U.A.-México, de UCSD) ...... 18 Unified Port of San Diego (Puerto Unificado de San Diego) ...... 18 Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (Autonomous University of Baja California) ...... 18 Universidad Iberoamericana (Iberoamerican University) ...... 18 U.S. - Mexico Binational Bridges and Border Crossings Group (Grupo Binacional de Puentes y Cruces Fronterizos E.U.A.-México) ...... 19 U.S. - Mexico Binational Commission (Comisión Binacional E.U.A.-México) ...... 19 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de E.U.A.) ...... 19 U.S. Coast Guard (Guardia Costera de E.U.A) ...... 19 U.S. Congressman Darrell Issa – 49th District (Miembro del Congreso de E.U.A. Darrel Issa – Distrito 49) ...... 19 U.S. Congressman Duncan hunter – 50th District (Miembro del Congreso de E.U.A. Duncan Hunter – Distrito 50) ...... 20 U.S. Congressman Juan Vargas – 51st District (Miembro del Congreso de E.U.A. Juan Vargas – Distrito 51) .... 20 U.S. Congressman Scott Peters – 52nd District (Miembro del Congreso de E.U.A. Scott Peters – Distrito 52) .... 20 U.S. Congresswoman Susan Davis – 53rd District (Miembro del Congreso Susan Davis – Distrito 53) ...... 20 U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Departamento de E.U.A. de Seguridad Nacional) ...... 20 U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Border Patrol (Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de E.U.A., Patrulla Fronteriza) ...... 21 U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Customs Border Protection (Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de E.U.A., Oficina de la Aduana de Protección de la Frontera) ...... 21 U.S. Department of Homeland Security, CBP Port Working Groups (Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de E.U.A., Grupos de Trabajo de Garitas de CBP) ...... 21 U.S. Department of State (Departamento del Estado de E.U.A.) ...... 21 U.S. Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management (Oficina de Administración de la Tierra, Departamento del Interior de E.U.A.) ...... 21 U.S. Department of Transportation (Departamento de Transporte de E.U.A.) ...... 21 U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (Departamento de Transporte, Administración de Carretera Federal de E.U.A.) ...... 22 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Agencia de Protección Ambiental de E.U.A.) ...... 22 U.S. Export-Import Bank (Banco de Exportación-Importación de E.U.A.) ...... 22 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Servicio de Pescado y Vida Silvestre de E.U.A.) ...... 22 U.S. General Services Administration (Administración de Servicios Generales de E.U.A.) ...... 22 U.S. General Services Administration – Community Representative Committee for the San Ysidro Border Station Project (Administración de Servicios Generales de E.U.A. – Comité Representativo de la Comunidad para el Proyecto de la Estación Fronteriza de San Ysidro) ...... 23 U.S.-Mexico Border 2020 (Frontera 2020) ...... 23 iv Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 18 U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission (Comisión de Salud Fronteriza E.U.A-México.) ...... 23 U.S.-Mexico Joint Working Committee on Transportation Planning (Comité Conjunto de Trabajo para la Plneación de Transporte de E.U.A-México) ...... 23 U.S. Public Health Service, Department of Health & Human Services (Servicio de Salud Pública de E.U.A., Departamento de Servicios Humanos y de Salud) ...... 23 U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (Barbara Boxer, Senadora de E.U.A.) ...... 24 U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (Dianne Feinstein, Senadora de E.U.A.) ...... 24 U.S. Trade and Development Agency (Agencia de Desarrollo e Intercambio) ...... 24 USD, Transborder Institute (Instituto Transfronterizo, de USD) ...... 24 World Bank (Banco Mundial) ...... 24
Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 v 19 20 BINATIONAL PLANNING CONTACTS GUIDE
ADUANA MÉXICO (MEXICAN CUSTOMS) Acronym: Aduana Web site: http://www.aduanas.sat.gob.mx/webadunet/body.htm Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Transportation
The mission of the Mexican Customs is to contribute to the growth, prosperity, and competitiveness of the country, by means of a custom with an efficient, transparent, and predictable operation; that facilitates the flow of passengers and merchandise. It works to disable the illicit behavior of companies, persons, and civil servants in order to strengthen national safety.
ASOCIACIÓN DE LA INDUSTRIA MAQUILADORA Y DE EXPORTACIÓN DE TIJUANA, A.C. (MAQUILADORA INDUSTRY & EXPORT ASSOCIATION) Acronym: AIM Web site: http://www.aim.org.mx/ Type: NPO Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The AIM represents the interests of their associates by means of leadership that allows the development and consolidation of the industry (maquiladora) plants and the Temporary Automobile Importing and Articles for Production and Export program (PITEX.)
AYUNTAMIENTO DE ENSENADA (CITY OF ENSENADA) Acronym: Web site: http://www.ensenada.gob.mx/ Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
The City of Ensenada (City Administration) was established in 1953. The City Council is composed by a Presidente Municipal (Mayor), one Síndico (City Attorney), and 13 Regidores (Councilmembers), who are responsible for the administration of the City.
AYUNTAMIENTO DE MEXICALI (CITY OF MEXICALI) Acronym: Web site: http://www.mexicali.gob.mx Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
The City of Mexicali (City Administration) was established in 1953. The City Council is composed by a Presidente Municipal (Mayor), one Síndico (City Attorney), and 15 Regidores (Councilmembers), who are responsible for the administration of the City.
AYUNTAMIENTO DE PLAYAS DE ROSARITO (CITY OF PLAYAS DE ROSARITO) Acronym: Web site: http://www.rosarito.gob.mx/VI/ Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
The City of Playas de Rosarito (City Administration) was converted from a suburb of Tijuana to an independent city in 1995, becoming the fifth municipality of Baja California. The City Council is composed by a Presidente Municipal (Mayor), one Síndico (City Attorney), and 10 Regidores (Councilmembers), who are responsible for the administration of the City.
Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 1 21 AYUNTAMIENTO DE TECATE (CITY OF TECATE) Acronym: Web site: http://www.tecate.gob.mx Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
The City of Tecate (City Administration) was established in 1953. The City Council is composed by a Presidente Municipal (Mayor), one Síndico (City Attorney), and ten Regidores (Councilmembers), who are responsible for the administration of the City.
AYUNTAMIENTO DE TIJUANA (CITY OF TIJUANA) Acronym: Web site: http://www.tijuana.gob.mx Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
The City of Tijuana (City Administration) was established in 1954 by the Mexican Federal Government. The City Council is composed by a Presidente Municipal (Mayor), one Síndico (City Attorney), and 16 Regidores (Councilmembers), who are responsible for the administration of the City.
BANCO NACIONAL DE COMERCIO EXTERIOR (MEXICO'S NATIONAL FOREIGN COMMERCE BANK) Acronym: BANCOMEXT Web site: http://www.bancomext.gob.mx Type: Business Planning Area(s): Economic Development
BANCOMEXT is the agency of the Mexican government in charge of promoting the foreign trade and to stimulate the growth of Mexican companies by increasing their participation in global markets.
BANCO NACIONAL DE OBRAS Y SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS S.N.C. (MEXICO'S NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK) Acronym: BANOBRAS Web site: http://www.banobras.gob.mx Type: Business Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The mission of BANOBRAS is to finance infrastructure and public utilities projects with financial and socioeconomic profit value, and to promote the development of the country.
BORDER ENVIRONMENT COOPERATION COMMISSION (COMISIÓN DE COOPERACIÓN AMBIENTAL FRONTERIZA) Acronym: BECC/COCEF Web site: http://www.becc.org/ - http://www.cocef.org Type: NGO Planning Area(s): Environment, Economic Development
The BECC works to preserve, protect, and enhance human health and the environment of the U.S.-Mexico border region by strengthening cooperation among interested parties and supporting sustainable projects through a transparent binational process in close coordination with the North American Development Bank, federal, state, local agencies, the private sector, and civil society.
BORDER GOVERNORS CONFERENCE (CONFERENCIA DE GOBERNADORES FRONTERIZOS) Acronym: BGC Web site: http://bgc2012.com/ Type: NPO Planning Area(s): Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
2 Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 22 The BGC provides a formal process of opening lines of communication among the ten U.S. and Mexican border states. Generally, a conference is held each year, alternating locations between the United States and Mexico. Since 1980, the organization has enhanced joint border efforts addressing agriculture, border crossings, education, economic development, energy, environment, health, tourism, and border security issues. Official recommendations focusing on the above issues are presented in the form of a Joint Declaration, which is signed by each of the ten participating Governors at each conference.
BORDER LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE (CONFERENCIA LEGISLATIVA FRONTERIZA) Acronym: BLC Web site: http://www.borderlegislators.org Type: NPO Planning Area(s): Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
The BLC is a program administered by the Council of State Governments (CSG)- WEST and its regional partner in the South, the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC), that serves as a mechanism for ongoing dialogue and collaboration among state legislators of the United States and Mexico. The goal of the project is to empower border state legislators to engage in the binational agenda and provide input and direction in the development of policy between both countries.
BORDER LIAISON MECHANISM (MECANISMO ENLACE DE FRONTERA) Acronym: BLM Web site: http://mexico.usembassy.gov Type: Binational Group Planning Area(s): Transportation, Economic Development, Homeland Security, Binational Cooperation
In 1993 BLMs were established in the 14 sister city pairs along the U.S.-Mexico border to promote bilateral dialogue between the 3 levels of government (federal, state, and local) in the border regions. They are chaired by the Mexican and the U.S. Consuls and have proven to be effective means of dealing with a variety of local issues ranging from border security to environmental issues. The San Diego-Tijuana BLM consists of four Committees: Public Safety and Civil Protection; Ports of Entry and Infrastructure; Migration and Consular Protection; and Environment and Natural Resources and 11 working groups that meet on a regular basis to address specific topics and issues.
BORDER TRADE ALLIANCE (ALIANZA DE COMERCIO FRONTERIZO) Acronym: BTA Web site: http://www.thebta.org Type: Business Planning Area(s): Transportation, Economic Development, Homeland Security
The mission of the BTA is to initiate, monitor, and influence public policy and private sector initiatives for the facilitation of international trade and commerce through advocacy, education, issue development, research and analysis, and strategic planning.
BORDER TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL (CONSEJO DE TRANSPORTE FRONTERIZO) Acronym: BTC Web site: http://bordertransportationcouncil.com/ Type: Business Planning Area(s): Transportation
The mission of the BTC is to promote the use of legitimate transportation careers; eliminate wildcatting; encourage fair competition; and support the activities of law enforcement agencies and the community advocate members' interests.
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (COMISIÓN DE ENERGÍA DE CALIFORNIA) Acronym: CEC Web site: http://www.energy.ca.gov Type: State Planning Area(s): Energy/Water Supply, Environment
The mission of the CEC is to forecast future energy needs and keep historical energy data, license thermal power plants 50 megawatts or larger, promote energy efficiency through appliance and building standards, develop energy technologies and support renewable energy, and plan for and directing state response to energy emergency.
Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 3 23 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (AGENCIA DE PROTECCIÓN AMBIENTAL DE CALIFORNIA) Acronym: Cal/EPA Web site: http://www.calepa.ca.gov Type: State Planning Area(s): Environment
The Cal/EPA was created in 1991 by Governor's Executive Order to create a cabinet-level voice for the protection of human health and the environment and to assure the coordinated deployment of State resources. Its mission is to restore, protect and enhance the environment, and to ensure public health, environmental quality, and economic vitality.
CALIFORNIA INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK (BANCO PARA EL DESARROLLO ECONÓMICO E INFRAESTRUCTURA DE CALIFORNIA) Acronym: I-Bank Web site: http://www.ibank.ca.gov Type: Government Agency Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Economic Development
The mission of the I-Bank is to finance public infrastructure and private investments that promote economic growth, revitalize communities, and enhance the quality of life throughout California.
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF BINATIONAL BORDER HEALTH (OFICINA DE LA SALUD FRONTERIZA DE CALIFORNIA) Acronym: COBBH Web site: http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/COBBH Type: State Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Environment
The main charges of the COBBH are to convene a voluntary community advisory group of representatives of border community-based stakeholders to develop a strategic plan with short-term, intermediate, and long-range goals and implementation action. The office also develops and shares recommendations from the strategic plan in consultation with the California appointees to the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission. The COBBH repares and submits an annual border health status report to the Director of the Department of Homeland Security, the legislature, and the Governor.
CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR BEN HUESO – DISTRICT 40 (SENADOR ESTATAL DE CALIFORNIA, BEN HUESO, DISTRITO 40) Acronym: Web site: http://sd40.senate.ca.gov/ Type: State Senate Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
California's 40th State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts, and includes portions of San Diego, Riverside Counties and all of Imperial County. Currently, District 40 consists of 19 percent of San Diego.
CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER BRIAN JONES – DISTRICT 71 (MIEMBRO DE LA ASAMBLEA ESTATAL DE CALIFORNIA, BRIAN JONES – DISTRITO 71) Acronym: Web site: http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/AD71/ Type: State Assembly Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
California's 71st State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. The district currently consists of 13.6 percent of San Diego County, and 1.9 percent of Riverside County, and is made up mainly of of rural mountain country or desert, with the majority of the population concentrated in the southwestern suburban part of the district near San Diego.
CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER TONI ATKINS – DISTRICT 78 (MIEMBRO DE LA ASAMBLEA ESTATAL DE CALIFORNIA, TONI ATKINS – DISTRITO 78)
4 Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 24 Acronym: Web site: http://asmdc.org/members/a78/ Type: State Assembly Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
California's 78th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. The district spans from Solana Beach to the U.S.-Mexico border and currently consists of 14.9 percent of San Diego County, and 30.6 percent of the City of San Diego.
CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER LORENA GONZALEZ – DISTRICT 80 (MIEMBRO DE LA ASAMBLEA ESTATAL DE CALIFORNIA, LORENA GONZALEZ – DISTRITO 80) Acronym: Web site: http://asmdc.org/members/a80/ Type: State Assembly Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
California's 80th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. The district currently consists of 15 percent of San Diego County including 72.9 percent of National City, 63.6 percent of Chula Vista, and 19.9 percent of San Diego.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 11 Acronym: Caltrans Web site: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist11/ Type: State Planning Area(s): Transportation
Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of improving mobility across California with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center.
CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIÓN CIENTÍFICA Y DE EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR DE ENSENADA (ENSENADA SCIENTIFIC AND HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER) Acronym: CICESE Web site: http://www.cicese.mx Type: Academia Planning Area(s): Energy/Water Supply
The CICESE is a scientific investigation institution of higher education, specializing in the Earth Sciences, Oceanography, Physics, and Biology.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA (CIUDAD DE CHULA VISTA) Acronym: ChV Web site: http://www.ci.chula-vista.ca.us Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
The City of Chula Vista is committed to build and nurture a progressive and cohesive community which values diversity, respects citizens, honors legacy, and embraces the opportunities of the future.
Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 5 25 CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH (CIUDAD DE IMPERIAL BEACH) Acronym: IB Web site: http://www.cityofib.com Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
The mission of the City of Imperial Beach is to maintain and enhance Imperial Beach as "Classic Southern California;" a beach-oriented community with a safe, small town, family atmosphere, rich in natural and cultural resources.
CITY OF SAN DIEGO (CIUDAD DE SAN DIEGO) Acronym: SD Web site: http://www.sandiego.gov Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
The mission of the City of San Diego is to provide high-quality municipal services and facilities; respond in an equitable, efficient, and effective manner to community needs; innovate to continually improve the service they provide; develop a well- planned community for residents, visitors, and employees; enhance the environment, and improve the quality of life in San Diego.
CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN SAN DIEGO (CONSULADO GENERAL DE MÉXICO EN SAN DIEGO) Acronym: ConsulmexSD Web site: http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/ Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Economic Development, Political Development
TheConsulmexSD the consular office of the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs is in charge of the issuance of documents to Mexicans (like consular visas, passports, powers of attorney, civil register, and visas for foreigners); of providing consular protection to the co-nationals in the County of San Diego; of promoting Mexico in all of its aspects: commercial, cultural, and tourist; and of fostering and strengthening the ties of unity between Mexico and the Mexican communities outside of the country. The Mission of the General Consulate of Mexico in San Diego, California, is to ensure the protection of the rights and interests of Mexicans, the efficiency and fast circulation of documents, and the distribution of governmental tasks, as well as the promotion to the relation of Mexico with the communities of Mexican origin in the County.
CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES IN TIJUANA (CONSULADO GENERAL DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS EN TIJUANA) Acronym: Web site: http://tijuana.usconsulate.gov/ Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The Consulate General of the U.S. in Tijuana is responsible for diplomatic tasks such as issuing visas and passports, providing protection and assistance to U.S. citizens temporarily or permanently residing in the Tijuana region, and the promotion of trade and tourism between the United States and Mexico.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO (CONDADO DE SAN DIEGO) Acronym: CSD Web site: http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
The mission of the County of San Diego is to provide the best possible services to County residents. Like any organization with an ongoing mission, the County engages in a continuous cycle of planning, implementing plans, monitoring implementation, and then re-evaluating and renewing the planning process.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISTRICT 1 – GREG COX (JUNTA DE SUPERVISORES DEL CONDADO DE SAN DIEGO DISTRITO 1 - GREG COX)
6 Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 26 Acronym: Web site: http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/bos1 Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
Supervisor Greg Cox represents more than 609,000 residents of the First Supervisorial District on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The First District extends from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Otay and San Miguel mountains in the east and from Crown Point on Mission Bay in the north to the U.S./Mexico international border in the south. At the heart of the district lies San Diego Bay, a 23-square mile resource for commerce, ecology and recreation.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISTRICT 2 – DIANNE JACOB (JUNTA DE SUPERVISORES DEL CONDADO DE SAN DIEGO DISTRITO 2 - DIANNE JACOB) Acronym: Web site: http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/cnty/bos/sup2 Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
Supervisor Jacob represents more than 620,000 residents of the Second Supervisorial District, the largest of the five districts. The Second District covers more than 2,000 square miles in San Diego's East County and includes the cities of Poway, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Santee, the City of San Diego communities of Allied Gardens, Del Cerro, Grantville, San Carlos, and Rolando, as well as the unincorporated communities of Agua Caliente Springs, Alpine, Barrett, Blossom Valley, Bostonia, Boulevard, Campo, Canebrake, Casa de Oro, Crest, Cuyamaca, Dehesa, Descanso, Dulzura, Eucalyptus Hills, Fernbrook, Flinn Springs, Granite Hills, Guatay, Harbison Canyon, Jacumba, Jamul, Julian, Lake Morena, Lakeside, Mount Laguna, Mount Helix, Pine Hills, Pine Valley, Potrero, Ramona, Rancho San Diego, Santa Ysabel, Shelter Valley, Spring Valley, Tecate, Tierra del Sol, and Vallecitos.
EL COLEGIO DE LA FRONTERA NORTE (NORTHERN BORDER COLLEGE) Acronym: COLEF Web site: http://www.colef.mx Type: Academia Planning Area(s): Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security, Jobs/Housing
The COLEF is a scientific investigation institution of higher education, specializing in the complex U.S.-Mexico border region.
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (ADMINISTRACIÓN FEDERAL DE CARRETERAS) Acronym: FHWA Web site: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Transportation
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides stewardship over the construction, maintenance and preservation of the Nation’s highways, bridges and tunnels. FHWA also conducts research and provides technical assistance to state and local agencies in an effort to improve safety, mobility, and livability, and to encourage innovation.
FUNDACIÓN INTERNACIONAL DE LA COMUNIDAD, A.C. (INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE COMMUNITY, A.C.) Acronym: FIC Web site: http://www.ficbaja.org Type: NPO Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The mission of the FIC is to cultivate philanthropic culture and assist in the professional development of organizations that enhance civil society, to elevate the sense of social cohesion, and ultimately improve the quality of life and community spirit in Baja California.
Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 7 27 FUNDACIÓN LA PUERTA (LA PUERTA FOUNDATION) Acronym: Web site: http://www.fundacionlapuerta.org Type: NPO Planning Area(s): Energy/Water Supply, Environment
Fundación La Puerta works to create a vibrant Tecate where people and nature prosper; creative and responsible solutions to growth are practiced; healthy communities arise out of a commitment to social and environmental sustainability; a living river embraces parks, recreation, and wildlife.
GLOBAL ACTION RESEARCH CENTER (CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIÓN ACCIÓN GLOBAL) Acronym: Global ARC Web site: http://theglobalarc.org/ Type: Non-Profit Planning Area(s): Food, Energy, Water, Sustainability, Health, Community Development
The Global Action Research Center (Global ARC) brings together educators, researchers, scientists, professionals, students and community organizers to integrate and build upon actionable knowledge and sustainability solutions across urban-rural divides. We strive for a holistic understanding of civically-engaged action research concerning food, water, energy, land, economy, built environment, communications, human and social development. Global ARC’s mission is to facilitate local communities and institutions in developing, sharing and expanding sustainabilitity solutions, locally and globally, to eradicate root causes of poverty, environmental degradation and unhealthy living conditions.
GOBIERNO DE BAJA CALIFORNIA (BAJA CALIFORNIA STATE GOVERNMENT) Acronym: Web site: http://www.bajacalifornia.gob.mx Type: State Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
The government of the state of Baja California, Mexico. Baja California is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is both the northernmost and westernmost state of Mexico, but before becoming a state in 1953, the area was known as the North Territory of Baja California.
GOBIERNO DE BAJA CALIFORNIA- SECRETARÍA DE INFRAESTRUCTURA Y DESARROLLO URBANO (SECRETARIAT OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT) Acronym: SIDUE Web site: http://www.sidue.gob.mx/ Type: State Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The mission of SIDUE is to promote a balanced and harmonious development by means of planning and the orientation of a capable, orderly growth to guarantee a greater quality of life to all the segments of the population.
GOBIERNO DE BAJA CALIFORNIA-SECRETARÍA DE PROTECCIÓN AL AMBIENTE (SECRETARIAT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION) Acronym: SPABC Web site: http://www.spabc.gob.mx/ Type: State Planning Area(s): Environment
The mission of the Secretariat of Environmental Protection applies specific strategies for ecosystem conservation within Baja California.
GOOD NEIGHBOR ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD (CONSEJO AMBIENTAL DEL BUEN VECINO) Acronym: GNEB Web site: http://www.epa.gov/ocem/gneb/ Type: NPO Planning Area(s): Environment
8 Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 28 The GNEB is an independent federal advisory committee. Its mission is to advise the President and Congress of the United States on good neighbor practices along the U.S. border with Mexico. Its recommendations are focused on environmental infrastructure needs within the U.S. states contiguous to Mexico.Imperial County (Condado Imperial).
IMPERIAL COUNTY (CONDADO IMPERIAL) Acronym: IVC Web site: http://www.co.imperial.ca.us/ Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
Imperial Valley a diverse and rich collection of resources in the form of Human Power, Infrastructure, and Economic Development. Established in 1907, it was the last county to be established in California. Imperial County is also part of the Southern California border region, also referred to as San Diego-Imperial, the smallest but most economically diverse region in the state.
IMPERIAL COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (COMISIÓN DE TRANSPORTE DEL CONDADO IMPERIAL) Acronym: ICTC Web site: http://www.imperialctc.org/ Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
The Imperial County Transportation Commission, better known as ICTC, is an association of city, county, and local governments created to address regional transportation issues. Its’ Member Agencies include the County of Imperial, the seven incorporated cities and the Imperial Irrigation District within the Imperial Valley. The ICTC is comprised of one elected official from each of the seven incorporated cities in Imperial County, two Imperial County Supervisors and one Imperial Irrigation District Board of Director. Monthly commission meetings provide the public a forum for discussion and collaborative decision-making on significant issues of regional transportation and mobility.
INSITE Acronym: Web site: http://www.insite05.org Type: NGO Planning Area(s):
InSite is dedicated to the realization of binational collaborative arts partnerships among nonprofit and public institutions in the San Diego-Tijuana region. Operating through a unique collaborative structure that is based on the active participation of cultural and educational institutions in the United States and Mexico. InSite is focused on promoting artistic investigation and activation of urban space.
INSTITUTO METROPOLITANO DE PLANEACIÓN DE TIJUANA (METROPOLITAN PLANNING INSTITUTE OF TIJUANA) Acronym: IMPLAN Tijuana Web site: http://www.implantijuana.org/ Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
IMPLAN serves to consolidate the tasks of urban planning as a flexible, inclusive process, and to participate in the integration of a civil society including both the public and private sectors to elevate the quality of life and to forge an attitude of community which is generated by the city.
Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 9 29 INSTITUTO MUNICIPAL DE PLANEACIÓN DE PLAYAS DE ROSARITO (PLAYAS DE ROSARITO'S MUNICIPAL PLANNING INSTITUTE) Acronym: IMPLAN Web site: http://www.playasderosarito.gob.mx Rosarito Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
IMPLAN Rosarito is the agency in charge of short, medium, and long term research and planning; for the development of the municipality’s different components, mainly focused on the environmental and economical aspects of the rural, urban, insular, and oceanic topics.
INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES Y PLANEACIÓN URBANA (MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MEXICALI) Acronym: IMIP Mexicali Web site: http://www.mexicali.gob.mx/ayuntamiento/index.aspx
Type: Local Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The mission of the IMIP is to promote and elaborate plans, programs, and urban projects that the Municipality of Mexicali requires for its sustainable development, fortifying its identity with bases and scientific technical criteria, and civic participation.
INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE MIGRACIÓN (MEXICO'S NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MIGRATION) Acronym: INM Web site: http://www.inami.gob.mx Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The INM is the Mexican Government agency in charge of planning, executing, controlling, supervising, and evaluating the migratory services, as well as the exercise of the coordination with the diverse agencies of the Federal Public Administration, that concur in the attention to and solution of matters related to migration.
INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (BANCO INTER-AMERICANO DE DESARROLLO) Acronym: IADB/BID Web site: http://www.iadb.org Type: NGO Planning Area(s): Economic Development
In its Charter, the founders of the IADB defined its mission to be to ”contribute to the acceleration of the process of economic and social development of the regional developing member countries, individually and collectively.”
INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION (COMISIÓN INTERNACIONAL DE LÍMITES Y AGUAS) Acronym: IBWC/CILA Web site: http://www.ibwc.state.gov - http://www.sre.gob.mx/cila/ Type: U.S. Agency Planning Area(s): Energy/Water Supply, Environment
Established in 1889, the IBWC has responsibility for applying the boundary and water treaties between the United States and Mexico and settling differences that may arise out of these treaties. The IBWC is an international body composed of the United States Section and the Mexican Section, each headed by an Engineer-Commissioner appointed by his/her respective president.
10 Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 30 INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (FUNDACIÓN INTERNACIONAL DE LA COMUNIDAD) Acronym: ICF Web site: http://www.icfdn.org Type: NPO Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The ICF seeks to increase charitable giving and volunteerism across the U.S. border to benefit overseas communities and non-profit organizations.
JAPAN BANK FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION (BANCO DE COOPERACIÓN INTERNACIONAL DE JAPÓN) Acronym: JBIC Web site: http://www.jbic.go.jp/english/index Type: Business Planning Area(s): Economic Development
JBIC has a statutory mandate to undertake lending and other operations for: the promotion of Japanese exports, imports, and economic activities overseas; the stability of international financial order; and economic and social development, as well as economic stability in developing economies, thereby contributing to the sound development of the Japanese economy, as well as the international economy. JBIC operates under the principle that it will not compete with financial institutions in the private sector.
NACIONAL FINANCIERA (MEXICO'S NATIONAL FINANCING INSTITUTION) Acronym: NAFIN Web site: http://www.nafin.com Type: Business Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The mission of NAFIN is to promote the development of the small and medium business, providing financing, training, and technical aid, as well as in the development of the financial market in order to promote the regional growth and creation of jobs for the country.
NATURE CONSERVANCY, THE (LA CONSERVACIÓN DE LA NATURALEZA) Acronym: NC Web site: http://www.nature.org Type: NPO Planning Area(s): Environment
The mission of the NC is to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
NORTH AMERICAN COMMISSION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION (COMISIÓN PARA LA COOPERACIÓN AMBIENTAL DE AMÉRICA DEL NORTE) Acronym: NACEC - CEC Web site: http://www.cec.org Type: NPO Planning Area(s): Environment
The CEC is an international organization created by Canada, Mexico, and the United States under the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC). The CEC was established to address regional environmental concerns, help prevent potential trade and environmental conflicts, and to promote the effective enforcement of environmental law. The Agreement complements the environmental provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 11 31 NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (BANCO DE DESARROLLO DE AMÉRICA DEL NORTE) Acronym: NADB/BDAN Web site: http://www.nadbank.org Type: Government Agency Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The mission of the NADBank is to finance environmental infrastructure projects along the U.S.-Mexico border and to serve as a binational partner and catalyst in communities along the border in order to enhance the affordability, financing, long-term development, and effective operation of infrastructure that promotes a clean, healthy environment for the citizens of the region.
OTAY MESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (CÁMARA DE COMERCIO DE OTAY MESA) Acronym: Web site: http://www.otaymesa.org Type: Business Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Economic Development, Homeland Security
The Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business advocacy organization seeking to enhance employment and economic opportunities in Otay Mesa and develop a competitive and increased exporting base in San Diego.
OTAY MESA PORT OF ENTRY (GARITA DE MESA DE OTAY) Acronym: Web site: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ports/ca/2506.xml Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Homeland Security
This POE consists of a pedestrian and vehicle inspection facility constructed in 1983, as well as a commercial inspection facility for trucks. On an average day, more than 14,700 privately-owned vehicles, 2,100 trucks and 8,700 pedestrians enter the United States through this POE.
OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (CORPORACIÓN PARA LA INVERSIÓN PRIVADA EN EL EXTERIOR) Acronym: OPIC Web site: http://www.opic.gov/ Type: Government Agency Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The mission of the OPIC is to help U.S. businesses invest overseas, foster economic development in new and emerging markets, complement the private sector in managing the risks associated with foreign direct investment, and support U.S. foreign policy. OPIC evaluates all project applications on the basis of their contribution to economic development to ensure successful implementation of the organization's core developmental mission and prioritizes the allocation of scarce resources to projects on the basis of their developmental benefits. By expanding economic development in host countries, OPIC- supported projects can encourage political stability, free market reforms, and U.S. best practices. OPIC projects also support American jobs and exports—over 264,000 new U.S. jobs and $69 billion in exports since 1971. Because OPIC charges market-based fees for its products, it operates on a self-sustaining basis at no net cost to taxpayers.
PORT OF ENSENADA (PUERTO DE ENSENADA) Acronym: API Ensenada Web site: http://www.puertoensenada.com.mx Type: Planning Area(s): Environment, Economic Development
The Port of Ensenada works to be competitive to develop the ports' potential both as a distributor of a diverse range of goods to both coastal and overseas shipping in the Pacific basin and as a tourist attraction through the incorporation of advanced terminal operation and service technologies in consideration of the ecological and social context of the region.
12 Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 32 PRONATURA Acronym: Web site: http://www.pronatura.org.mx Type: NGO Planning Area(s): Environment
Pronatura A.C. is Mexico's oldest and largest non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity, ecosystems, and natural resources throughout the country.
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (ASOCIACIÓN DE GOBIERNOS DE SAN DIEGO) Acronym: SANDAG Web site: http://www.sandag.org Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
SANDAG provides the public forum for regional policy decisions about growth, transportation planning and funding, transit construction, environmental management, economic development, housing, open space, energy, public safety, and binational topics. SANDAG is this region’s association of local governments composed of 18 cities and the county government.
SAN DIEGO CITY COUNCILMAN DAVID ALVAREZ – DISTRICT 8 (CONSEJAL DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE SAN DIEGO, DISTRITO 8- DAVID ÁLVAREZ) Acronym: Web site: http://www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd8/ Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
District 8 includes the cities of Barrio Logan, Egger Highlands, Grant Hill, Golden Hill, Logan Heights, Memorial, Nestor, Ocean View Hills, Otay Mesa West and East, San Ysidro, Sherman Heights, Southcrest, Stockton, and Tijuana River Valley.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, BROWN FIELD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (AUTORIDAD DEL AEROPUERTO REGIONAL DEL CONDADO DE SAN DIEGO, AEROPUERTO MUNICIPAL DE BROWN FIELD) Acronym: SDCRAA Web site: http://www.san.org Type: Local Planning Area(s): Transportation, Economic Development
The mission of the SDCRAA is to plan for and provide air transportation services to the region with safe, effective facilities that exceed customer expectations. The SDCRAA is committed to operate San Diego's air transportation gateways in a manner that promotes the region's prosperity and protects its quality of life.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY (AUTORIDAD DEL AGUA DEL CONDADO DE SAN DIEGO) Acronym: SDCWA Web site: http://www.sdcwa.org Type: Local Planning Area(s): Energy/Water Supply
The SDCWA is a public agency serving the San Diego region as a wholesale supplier of water. The SDCWA works through its 23 member agencies to provide a safe, reliable water supply to support the region's $142 billion economy and the quality of life of 3 million residents.
SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE (COMITÉ INTERNACIONAL DE LA CÁMARA DE COMERCIO REGIONAL DE SAN DIEGO) Acronym: SDRCOC Web site: http://www.sdchamber.org Type: Business Planning Area(s): Economic Development, Homeland Security
Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 13 33 The SDROC guides the Chamber's international agenda of promoting international trade and commerce with Mexico and other global markets by making strategic recommendations to the Chamber's Board of Directors, addressing policy issues, and overseeing the work of the subcommittees in meeting this agenda.
SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MEXICO BUSINESS CENTER (CENTRO DE NEGOCIOS DE MÉXICO, CÁMARA REGIONAL DE COMERCIO DE SAN DIEGO) Acronym: MBC Web site: http://www.sdchamber.org/public-policy/mexico-business-center/about-the- mbc.html Type: Business Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The MBC of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce reaches out to all the citizens of San Diego County—the African American, Asian-American, Euro-American, and Native American communities—as well as Hispanic Americans. The Center assures that all San Diegans have the knowledge, expertise, cultural enhancement, and contacts to conduct profitable business with Mexico and can enjoy the cultural experience of our closest neighbor.
SAN DIEGO-TIJUANA BORDER INITIATIVE (INICIATIVA FRONTERIZA SAN DIEGO-TIJUANA) Acronym: Web site: http://www.borderinitiative.org Type: NGO Planning Area(s): Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
The mission of the San Diego Tijuana - Border Initiative is to to encourage closer collaboration among social and community service providers with the specific intent of promoting public health policy development for issues of importance to the border region.
SAN YSIDRO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (ASOCIACIÓN DE NEGOCIOS DE SAN YSIDRO) Acronym: Web site: http://sanysidrochamber.org/ Type: Business Planning Area(s): Transportation, Economic Development
The San Ysidro Business Association was founded in 1999 as a non-profit public benefit corporation. Their mission is to stimulate the economic revitalization of San Ysidro for the benefit of small business members and the community. The association accomplishes this mission by leveraging its business members' self-assessments with other resources for the purposes of promotion, design enhancements, small business retention and expansion, and the creation of more employment opportunities.
SAN YSIDRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (CÁMARA DE COMERCIO SAN YSIDRO) Acronym: SYCC Web site: http://www.sanysidrochamber.org Type: Business Planning Area(s): Transportation, Economic Development
The SYCC promotes the business and commerce of the district community of San Ysidro through networking, communication of pertinent information, and sponsoring of community-enhancing events, benefiting from its unique location along the international border.
SAN YSIDRO PORT OF ENTRY (GARITA DE PUERTA MEXICO) Acronym: Web site: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ports/ca/2504.xml Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Homeland Security
The current San Ysidro POE facilities were built in the 1970s and consist of pedestrian and vehicle inspection facilities, as well as an intermodal rail cargo facility. On an average day, more than 31,000 privately-owned vehicles and 22,000 pedestrians enter the United States through this POE.
14 Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 34 SANDAG'S BORDERS COMMITTEE (COMITÉ DE FRONTERAS DE SANDAG) Acronym: Web site: http://www.sandag.org Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
The Borders Committee was created to provide policy direction to the SANDAG Board regarding issues or activities related to planning and coordination between the San Diego region and its surrounding neighbors. This includes its neighbors to the north, Orange and Riverside Counties; its neighbor to the east, Imperial County; and its neighbor to the south, the Republic of Mexico (and its individual municipalities therein).
SANDAG'S COMMITTEE ON BINATIONAL REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (COMITÉ BINACIONAL DE OPORTUNIDADES REGIONALES DE SANDAG) Acronym: COBRO Web site: http://www.sandag.org Type: Local Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
The COBRO advises SANDAG's Borders Committee concerning both short- and long-term binational related-activities, issues, and actions; provides recommendations regarding binational border-related planning and development; and identifies ways to assist and coordinate with existing efforts in the binational area. The membership consists of elected officials and staff representatives of academia, business, community organizations, and the Mexican government.
SDSU, CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR BORDER AND REGIONAL ECONOMIC STUDIES (IMPERIAL COUNTY)(CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS FRONTERIZOS Y ECONOMÍA REGIONAL DE CALIFORNIA, DE SDSU, CONDADO IMPERIAL) Acronym: CCBRES, Web site: http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/ccbres/about.html SDSU Type: Academia Planning Area(s): Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
The mission of the center is to inform community members and decision-makers of demographic, economic, and social trends in the Imperial Valley and the western U.S.-Mexico border region.
SDSU, INSTITUTE FOR REGIONAL STUDIES OF THE CALIFORNIAS (INSTITUTO DE ESTUDIOS REGIONALES DE LAS CALIFORNIAS, DE SDSU) Acronym: IRSC, SDSU Web site: http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~irsc Type: Academia Planning Area(s): Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
The IRSC provides San Diego State University with a forum for the investigation, discussion, and dissemination of information about the U.S.-Mexico border region. The IRSC focuses on the border region of California and Baja California and is also concerned with important issues of the U.S.-Mexico interface and monitors border regions elsewhere in the world.
SECRETARÍA DE COMUNICACIONES Y TRANSPORTES (MEXICO'S SECRETARIAT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS) Acronym: SCT Web site: http://www.sct.gob.mx Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Transportation
The SCT is the Federal government agency of Mexico that provides systems of transportation and communications to unite all Mexicans and the rest of the world by taking advantage of technological innovations, promoting the creation of aggregate value and social and economic development in a consistent way and with full respect for cultural and environment issues.
Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 15 35 SECRETARÍA DE DESARROLLO AGRARIO, TERRETORIAL Y URBANO (MEXICO'S SECRETARIAT OF AGRARIAN, TERRITORIAL AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT) Acronym: SEDATU Web site: http://www.sra.gob.mx/sraweb/ Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Land Use
SEDATU is the Federal government agency of Mexico that is responsible for providing legal certainty in land tenure to the target population, through the regularization of land ownership. It also develops public policies that promote access to the justice system, and comprehensive agricultural development.
SECRETARÍA DE GOBERNACIÓN (MEXICO'S SECRETARIAT OF GOVERNMENT) Acronym: SEGOB Web site: http://www.gobernacion.gob.mx Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Political/Government Issues
The Ministry of the Interior plans and implements national policy in matters of good government, population registry, migration and religion, social communication, printed material regulation, government transparency, and other citizen-oriented policies.
SECRETARÍA DE HACIENDA Y CRÉDITO PÚBLICO (MEXICO'S SECRETARIAT OF FINANCE AND PUBLIC CREDIT) Acronym: SHCP Web site: http://www.shcp.gob.mx Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing
The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit is the government agency that determines the policies of the Federal Government in financing, fiscal, monetary, banking, credit, public expense, currencies, and of prices and rates of goods and services of the public sector. It is also in charge of the formulation of the National Plan of Development and its programs.
SECRETARÍA DE LA DEFENSA NACIONAL (MEXICO'S SECRETARIAT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE) Acronym: SEDENA Web site: http://www.sedena.gob.mx Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Homeland Security
The mission of SEDENA is to defend the integrity, independence, and sovereignty of the nation; guarantee the interior security; carry out the social and civic works that spread progress of the nation; and help the civic population in an emergency and in cases of natural disasters.
SECRETARÍA DE MEDIO AMBIENTE Y RECURSOS NATURALES (MEXICO'S SECRETARIAT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES) Acronym: SEMARNAT Web site: http://www.semarnat.gob.mx Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Environment
The Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (Secretaría del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, SEMARNAT) is a government agency whose main purpose is to create environmental protection policies, reversing the tendencies of ecological deterioration and establishing the bases for a sustainable development in the country.
SECRETARÍA DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES (MEXICO'S SECRETARIAT OF FOREIGN RELATIONS) Acronym: SRE Web site: http://www.sre.gob.mx Type: Federal Planning Area(s): International Affairs
The SRE is the Federal agency in charge of implementing the Mexican foreign policy as the vehicle to expand and deepen the cultural, economic, political relations, and cooperation of Mexico with the different regions from the world in favor of the integral development of all Mexicans. It seeks to preserve and fortify the sovereignty and independence of Mexico and guarantee the
16 Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 36 interests and the national security based on the constitutional principles of foreign policy; assure the coordination of the actions and programs abroad of the three levels of government and the different powers that impact in the relations of Mexico with other countries; and strengthen the expression of the cultural identity and the image of Mexico.
SIERRA CLUB - SAN DIEGO CHAPTER (SIERRA CLUB - SECCIÓN DE SAN DIEGO) Acronym: Web site: http://www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/home/index.asp Type: NPO Planning Area(s): Environment
For 60 years, Sierra Club’s San Diego Chapter has organized the bold action of citizens working together to protect and restore San Diego’s natural heritage. The Sierra Club and their partners have secured permanent protection for Torrey Pines State Reserve, Anza Borrego Desert State Park, and parts of San Diego’s canyons that separate its mesas, creating small pockets of natural parkland scattered throughout the city. They helped create and foster the Multiple Species Conservation Program to preserve a network of open space, protecting bio-diversity and enhancing the region's quality of life. They have successfully defended thousands of acres of fragile wilderness areas in our public forests.
SOUTH COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CONSEJO DE DESARROLLO ECONÓMICO DEL CONDADO DEL SUR) Acronym: SCEDC Web site: http://www.sandiegosouth.com Type: NGO Planning Area(s): Transportation, Economic Development, Homeland Security
The SCEDC, a non-profit organization, was formed in 1989 by a group of South San Diego County business and community leaders, which brings businesses to south county.
SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE, SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CENTRO DE DESARROLLO DE NEGOCIOS PEQUEÑOS, DE SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE) Acronym: SBDITC, SWC Web site: http://www.sbditc.org Type: Academia Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The SBDITC provides a unique set of resources to assist potential and existing businesses achieve success.
TECATE PORT OF ENTRY (GARITA DE TECATE) Acronym: Web site: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ports/ca/2505.xml Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Homeland Security
The current San Ysidro POE facilities were built in the 1933 and then expanded in 2005, and consist of a pedestrian and vehicle inspection facility, as well as a commerical inspection facility. On an average day, more than 2,000 privately-owned vehicles and 1,900 pedestrians enter the United States through this POE.
TIJUANA RIVER NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE (RESERVA DE INVESTIGACIÓN DEL ESTUARIO NACIONAL DEL RÍO TIJUANA) Acronym: TRNERR Web site: http://trnerr.org/ Type: NGO Planning Area(s): Environment
The Research Reserve contributes to an improved understanding of estuarine processes and dynamics that will benefit the management of the Tijuana Estuary and coastal ecosystems and (through monitoring) to improve the ability of resource managers to detect, quantify, and predict both short- and long-term changes in the health and viability of estuarine ecosystems.
Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 17 37 UCSD (ASSOCIATED), INSTITUTE OF THE AMERICAS (INSTITUTO DE LAS AMÉRICAS, ASOCIADO A UCSD) Acronym: IOA Web site: http://www.iamericas.org/ Type: Academia Planning Area(s): Energy/Water Supply, Homeland Security
The IOA's mission is to be a catalyst for promoting economic development and integration, emphasizing the role of the private sector, as a means to improve the economic and social well being of the people of the Americas.
UCSD EXTENSION, SAN DIEGO DIALOGUE (DIÁLOGO DE SAN DIEGO, EXTENSIÓN DE UCSD) Acronym: SDD Web site: http://www.sandiegodialogue.org/ Type: Academia Planning Area(s): Transportation, Economic Development, Homeland Security
The SDD, a self-funded public policy research center based at UCSD Extension, was founded in 1991 as a forum for discussion and consensus-building among the San Diego-Baja, California, crossborder community. Since its inception, the SDD has conducted research on long-term challenges and opportunities that the binational region faces; as well as encouraged the development and implementation of viable solutions to improve the crossborder regional quality of life.
UCSD, CENTER FOR U.S.-MEXICAN STUDIES (CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS E.U.A.-MÉXICO, DE UCSD) Acronym: Web site: http://usmex.ucsd.edu/ Type: Academia Planning Area(s): Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
The mission of the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies UCSD is to be the premier institute for social science research on Mexico and U.S.-Mexican relations. The Center supports research relevant to current policy issues in Mexico and to the binational relationship in close collaboration with social scientists at Mexican institutions. In addition, most of the Center's research involves comparative studies with a substantial Mexico component.
UNIFIED PORT OF SAN DIEGO (PUERTO UNIFICADO DE SAN DIEGO) Acronym: PSD Web site: http://www.portofsandiego.org/ Type: Local Planning Area(s): Environment, Economic Development
The mission of the PSD is to balance regional economic benefits, environmental stewardship, recreational opportunities, and public safety while protecting Tidelands Trust resources on behalf of the citizens of California.
UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE BAJA CALIFORNIA (AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF BAJA CALIFORNIA) Acronym: UABC Web site: http://www.uabc.mx Type: Academia Planning Area(s): Energy/Water Supply, Economic Development, Homeland Security, Jobs/Housing
Tijuana Trabaja provides a civic forum to promote dialogue, discussion, and analysis through consensus and whose purpose is to encourage sustainable development to improve the quality of life in Tijuana, Mexico.
UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA (IBEROAMERICAN UNIVERSITY) Acronym: UIA Web site: http://www.tij.uia.mx Type: Academia Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development
18 Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 38 Universidad Iberoamericana is an institution of higher education with students and teachers, that in collaboration with officials, employees and graduated students, has the main objective of conserving, creating and transmitting objective knowledge and humanization of reality, by training professionals , teachers, researchers and technicians that Mexico needs.
U.S. - MEXICO BINATIONAL BRIDGES AND BORDER CROSSINGS GROUP (GRUPO BINACIONAL DE PUENTES Y CRUCES FRONTERIZOS E.U.A.-MÉXICO) Acronym: BBBXG Web site: http://www.borderplanning.fhwa.dot.gov Type: NPO Planning Area(s): Transportation, Environment
This group is co-chaired by the Department of State and the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Relations and attended by federal agencies with an interest in border crossings (Department of Homeland Security (DHS), General Services Administration (GSA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Railway Adminstration (FRA), International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) and their corresponding agencies in Mexico, as well as the border State departments of transportation. The BBBXG holds biannual meetings to discuss issues, expansions, and additions to the existing border crossing system along the U.S.-Mexico border and to develop policies relating to international crossings.
U.S. - MEXICO BINATIONAL COMMISSION (COMISIÓN BINACIONAL E.U.A.-MÉXICO) Acronym: BNC Web site: http://www.state.gov/p/wha/ci/mx/c10787.htm Type: Binational Group Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Environment, Economic Development
Created in 1981, the BMC is the most important mechanism of dialogue among the Executive Powers of both countries. It constitutes the framework of suitable institutional cooperation to work, in a joint way, on numerous themes of the bilateral agenda in the area of security, employment, education, transportation, environment, urban development, migrant housing, health, and science and technology.
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (CUERPO DE INGENIEROS DEL EJÉRCITO DE E.U.A.) Acronym: US. ACE Web site: http://www.usace.army.mil Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Environment, Economic Development
The U.S. ACE serves the Armed Forces and the Nation by providing vital engineering services and capabilities as a public service across the full spectrum of operations—from peace to war—in support of national interests.
U.S. COAST GUARD (GUARDIA COSTERA DE E.U.A) Acronym: U.S. CG Web site: http://www.uscg.mil Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Environment
The US.CG is a military, multimission, maritime service within the Department of Homeland Security and one of the nation's five armed services. Its core roles are to protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic and security interests in any maritime region in which those interests may be at risk, including international waters and America's coasts, ports, and inland waterways.
U.S. CONGRESSMAN DARRELL ISSA – 49TH DISTRICT (MIEMBRO DEL CONGRESO DE E.U.A. DARREL ISSA – DISTRITO 49) Acronym: Web site: http://www.house.gov/issa Type: Federal Official Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
California's 49th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. State of California that currently covers Camp Pendleton, the northern portions of San Diego County and southern Orange County.
Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 19 39 U.S. CONGRESSMAN DUNCAN HUNTER – 50TH DISTRICT (MIEMBRO DEL CONGRESO DE E.U.A. DUNCAN HUNTER – DISTRITO 50) Acronym: Web site: http://www.hunter.house.gov Type: Federal Official Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
California's 50th congressional district is a U.S. congressional district located in in San Diego County. The district consists of the eastern region of San Diego County and includes Fallbrook, San Marcos, Valley Center, Escondido, Santee, Lakeside, and mountain and desert areas stretching to the Imperial County line.
U.S. CONGRESSMAN JUAN VARGAS – 51ST DISTRICT (MIEMBRO DEL CONGRESO DE E.U.A. JUAN VARGAS – DISTRITO 51) Acronym: Web site: http://vargas.house.gov/ Type: Federal Official Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
California's 51st congressional district is a U.S. congressional district located in in San Diego and Imperial County. The district includes all of Imperial County and the extreme southern portions of San Diego County that run across the U.S.-Mexico border. Cities in the district include National City, Chula Vista, and El Centro.
U.S. CONGRESSMAN SCOTT PETERS – 52ND DISTRICT (MIEMBRO DEL CONGRESO DE E.U.A. SCOTT PETERS – DISTRITO 52) Acronym: Web site: http://www.scottpeters.com/52nd-district
Type: Federal Official Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
California's 52nd congressional district is a U.S. congressional district located in in San Diego County. The district consists of of coastal and central portions of the city of San Diego, including neighborhoods such as Carmel Valley, La Jolla, Point Loma Downtown San Diego and the San Diego suburbs of Poway and Coronado.
U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN SUSAN DAVIS – 53RD DISTRICT (MIEMBRO DEL CONGRESO SUSAN DAVIS – DISTRITO 53) Acronym: Web site: http://www.house.gov/susandavis
Type: Federal Official Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
California's 53rd congressional district is a U.S. congressional district located in the San Diego County. The district includes central and eastern portions of the city of San Diego, as well as eastern suburbs such as El Cajon, La Mesa, Spring Valley and Lemon Grove.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DEPARTAMENTO DE E.U.A. DE SEGURIDAD NACIONAL) Acronym: U.S. DHS Web site: http://www.dhs.gov Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Transportation, Homeland Security
The mission of the U.S. DHS is to lead the unified national effort to secure America, to prevent and deter terrorist attacks, and to protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the nation. They also ensure safe and secure borders, welcome lawful immigrants and visitors, and promote the free flow of commerce.
20 Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 40 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, BORDER PATROL (DEPARTAMENTO DE SEGURIDAD NACIONAL DE E.U.A., PATRULLA FRONTERIZA) Acronym: Web site: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/border_security/border_patrol/ Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Transportation, Homeland Security
The U.S. Border Patrol is the mobile uniformed law enforcment arm of the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection component, with a priority mission of keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the United States. It also has the responsibility of securing and facilitating trade and travel while enforcing hundreds of U.S. regulations, including immigration and drug laws.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (DEPARTAMENTO DE SEGURIDAD NACIONAL DE E.U.A., OFICINA DE LA ADUANA DE PROTECCIÓN DE LA FRONTERA) Acronym: CBP Web site: http://www.cbp.gov Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Transportation, Homeland Security
The U.S. CBP is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security. CBP combined the inspectional workforces and broad border authorities of U.S. Customs, U.S. Immigration, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and the entire Border Patrol. U.S. CBP is responsible for guarding nearly 7,000 miles of land border the United States shares with Canada and Mexico and 2,000 miles of coastal waters surrounding the Florida peninsula and off the coast of Southern California. The agency also protects 95,000 miles of maritime border in partnership with the United States Coast Guard.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, CBP PORT WORKING GROUPS (DEPARTAMENTO DE SEGURIDAD NACIONAL DE E.U.A., GRUPOS DE TRABAJO DE GARITAS DE CBP) Acronym: CBP Web site: http://www.cbp.gov Type: U.S. Federal Planning Area(s): Transportation, Homeland Security
These groups were established by the CBP to provide local input into and disseminate information about the ports of entry in the San Diego region. These three groups are San Ysidro Port of Entry, Otay Mesa Port of Entry, and Tecate.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (DEPARTAMENTO DEL ESTADO DE E.U.A.) Acronym: U.S. DOS Web site: http://www.state.gov Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The mission of the U.S. DOS is to create a more secure, democratic, and prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the international community.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR - BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (OFICINA DE ADMINISTRACIÓN DE LA TIERRA, DEPARTAMENTO DEL INTERIOR DE E.U.A.) Acronym: BLM Web site: http://www.blm.gov Type: U.S. Federal Planning Area(s): Environment
The BLM, an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, administers 261 million surface acres of America's public lands, located primarily in 12 western states. The BLM sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DEPARTAMENTO DE TRANSPORTE DE E.U.A.) Acronym: DOT Web site: http://www.dot.gov
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The mission of the U.S. DOT is to serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (DEPARTAMENTO DE TRANSPORTE, ADMINISTRACIÓN DE CARRETERA FEDERAL DE E.U.A.) Acronym: FHWA Web site: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Transportation
The mission of the FHWA is to enhance mobility through innovation, leadership, and public service.
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (AGENCIA DE PROTECCIÓN AMBIENTAL DE E.U.A.) Acronym: U.S. EPA Web site: http://www.epa.gov Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Environment
The mission of the U.S. EPA is to protect human health and the environment.
U.S. EXPORT-IMPORT BANK (BANCO DE EXPORTACIÓN-IMPORTACIÓN DE E.U.A.) Acronym: Ex-Im Bank Web site: http://www.exim.gov Type: Government Agency Planning Area(s): Economic Development
Ex-Im Bank's mission is to help finance the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets. Ex-Im Bank enables U.S. companies, large and small, to turn export opportunities into real sales that help to maintain and create U.S. jobs and contribute to a stronger national economy. Ex-Im Bank does not compete with private sector lenders, but provides export financing products that fill gaps in trade financing, assuming credit and country risks that the private sector is unable or unwilling to accept. It also helps to level the playing field for U.S. exporters by matching the financing that other governments provide to their exporters. Ex-Im Bank provides working capital guarantees (pre-export financing); export credit insurance; and loan guarantees and direct loans (buyer financing). On average, 85 percent of Ex-Im transactions directly benefit U.S. small businesses.
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (SERVICIO DE PESCADO Y VIDA SILVESTRE DE E.U.A.) Acronym: U.S. FWS Web site: http://www.fws.gov Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Environment
The mission of the U.S. FWS is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (ADMINISTRACIÓN DE SERVICIOS GENERALES DE E.U.A.) Acronym: GSA Web site: http://www.gsa.gov Type: U.S. Federal Planning Area(s): Transportation, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
GSA helps federal agencies better serve the public by offering, at best value, superior workplaces, expert solutions, acquisition services, and management policies.
22 Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 42 U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION – COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE SAN YSIDRO BORDER STATION PROJECT (ADMINISTRACIÓN DE SERVICIOS GENERALES DE E.U.A. – COMITÉ REPRESENTATIVO DE LA COMUNIDAD PARA EL PROYECTO DE LA ESTACIÓN FRONTERIZA DE SAN YSIDRO) Acronym: GSA CRC Web site: http://www.gsa.gov/sanysidro Type: U.S. Federal Planning Area(s): Transportation, Homeland Security
The CRC works with the project team to coordinate and provide public feedback regarding this project. Member organizations are outside stakeholders who GSA feels are most affected by the project. The CRC will meet with the project team throughout the design and construction phases of the project to discuss various project issues.
U.S.-MEXICO BORDER 2020 (FRONTERA 2020) Acronym: Web site: http://www2.epa.gov/border2020 Type: Binational Group Planning Area(s): Energy/Water Supply, Environment
U.S.-Mexico Environmental Program (Border 2020) is a collaboration between the United States and Mexico to improve the environment and protect the health of the nearly 12 million people living along the border. The binational program focuses on cleaning the air, providing safe drinking water, reducing the risk of exposure to hazardous waste, and ensuring emergency preparedness along the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S.-MEXICO BORDER HEALTH COMMISSION (COMISIÓN DE SALUD FRONTERIZA E.U.A-MÉXICO.) Acronym: BHC Web site: http://www.borderhealth.org Type: Binational Group Planning Area(s): Health, Security
The U.S.-Mexico BHC’s mission is to provide international leadership to optimize health and quality of life along the U.S.- Mexico border. The U.S.-Mexico BHC is comprised of the federal secretaries of health, the chief health officers of the ten border states, and prominent community health professionals from both nations. The U.S.-Mexico BHC has the unique opportunity to bring together the two countries and their border states to solve border health problems. The U.S.-Mexico BHC provides the necessary leadership to develop coordinated binational actions to improve health and quality of life on the border.
U.S.-MEXICO JOINT WORKING COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (COMITÉ CONJUNTO DE TRABAJO PARA LA PLNEACIÓN DE TRANSPORTE DE E.U.A-MÉXICO) Acronym: JWC Web site: http://www.borderplanning.fhwa.dot.gov/mexico.asp Type: Binational Group Planning Area(s): Transportation
The JWC is a binational group whose primary focus is to cooperate on land transportation planning and the facilitation of efficient, safe, and economical crossborder transportation movements. The group is comprised of transportation professionals from Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Mexican Secretariat of Communication and Transportation (SCT). In addition to FHWA and SCT, the members of the JWC include representatives from the U.S. Department of State (DOS), the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Relations (SRE), the four U.S. border state Departments of Transportation (DOT), and the six Mexican border States. The General Services Administration (GSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security also participate in JWC meetings.
U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (SERVICIO DE SALUD PÚBLICA DE E.U.A., DEPARTAMENTO DE SERVICIOS HUMANOS Y DE SALUD) Acronym: U.S. PHS Web site: http://www.usphs.gov Type: Federal Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Environment
The mission of the U.S. PHS Commissioned Corps is to provide highly-trained and mobile health professionals who carry out programs to promote the Health of the Nation, understand and prevent disease and injury, assure safe and effective drugs and
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U.S. SENATOR BARBARA BOXER (BARBARA BOXER, SENADORA DE E.U.A.) Acronym: Web site: http://www.boxer.senate.gov Type: Federal Official Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each U.S. state is represented by two senators, regardless of population.
U.S. SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN (DIANNE FEINSTEIN, SENADORA DE E.U.A.) Acronym: Web site: http://www.feinstein.senate.gov Type: Federal Official Planning Area(s): Jobs/Housing, Transportation, Energy/Water Supply, Environment, Economic Development, Homeland Security
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each U.S. state is represented by two senators, regardless of population.
U.S. TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (AGENCIA DE DESARROLLO E INTERCAMBIO) Acronym: TDA Web site: http://www.ustda.gov/ Type: Government Agency Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The USTDA advances economic development and U.S. commercial interests in developing middle-income countries. The agency funds various forms of technical assistance, feasibility studies, training, orientation visits, and business workshops that support the development of a modern infrastructure and a fair and open trading environment. USTDA's strategic use of foreign assistance funds to support sound investment policy and decision-making in host countries creates an enabling environment for trade, investment, and sustainable economic development. Operating at the nexus of foreign policy and commerce, USTDA is positioned to work with U.S. firms and host countries in achieving the agency's trade and development goals, giving emphasis to economic sectors that may benefit from U.S. exports of goods and services.
USD, TRANSBORDER INSTITUTE (INSTITUTO TRANSFRONTERIZO, DE USD) Acronym: TBI Web site: http://www.sandiego.edu/tbi/ Type: Academia Planning Area(s): Economic Development, Rule of Law, Immigration, U.S-Mexico Relations
The TBI was created in 1994 with two main objectives: 1) to promote border-related scholarship, activities, and community at the University of San Diego; and 2) to promote an active role for the University in the crossborder community. To realize these objectives, the Institute engages in a variety of programmatic activities and initiatives.
WORLD BANK (BANCO MUNDIAL) Acronym: Web site: http://www.worldbank.org Type: NGO Planning Area(s): Economic Development
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The World Bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by 184 member countries—the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). Each institution plays a different but supportive role in the World Bank mission of global poverty reduction and the improvement of living standards.
24 Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 44 The IBRD focuses on middle income and creditworthy poor countries, while IDA focuses on the poorest countries in the world. Together the banks provide low-interest loans, interest-free credit and grants to developing countries for education, health, infrastructure, communications, and many other purposes.
Binational Planning Contacts Guide – March 2014 25 45 Agenda Item No. 6 COBRO May 6, 2014
The San Diego – Baja California border region, located at the crossroads of important international trade corridors, has the scale, access and fundamental components needed to compete in the global marketplace.
SAVE THE DATE
Efficient Border: A Globally Competitive Region
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Southwestern College 8100 Gigantic Street, Otay Mesa, CA 92154 12:00 – 4:30 p.m.
The SANDAG 2014 Binational Seminar will focus on the border region’s economic strengths and major infrastructure challenges, including a border that efficiently facilitates the movement of goods and people. The goals of the event will be to present and analyze the key factors that contribute to our border region competitiveness and prosperity, and to develop strategies to overcome challenges. How do border crossing issues fit within bilateral priorities? Are there successful tools or collaborative efforts that have been utilized in other areas that could be applied to issues of border crossing wait times? Experts and participants will engage in discussions to offer alternatives for actions and strategies to advance the future of our border region by capitalizing on our common resources and opportunities.
This event is free, but space is limited. We would appreciate confirmation of your attendance to Ozzy Arce at [email protected] or (619) 699-7316. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have comments or suggestions.
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La región fronteriza San Diego – Baja California, localizada en la intersección de importantes corredores del comercio internacional, tiene la escala, acceso y factores necesarios para competir en los mercados globalizados.
RESERVE LA FECHA
Frontera Eficiente: Una Región Globalmente Competitiva
Martes, 3 de junio de 2014 Southwestern College 8100 Gigantic Street, Otay Mesa, CA 92154 12:00 – 4:30 p.m.
El Seminario Anual Binacional de SANDAG de 2014 se centrará en las fortalezas y grandes retos de infraestructura, incluyendo una frontera que facilite eficientemente el movimiento de bienes y personas. Los objetivos del evento serán presentar y analizar los principales logros que contribuyen a la prosperidad y competitividad de nuestra región fronteriza, y a desarrollar estrategias para sobrepasar los retos. ¿Dónde quedan los cruces fronterizos dentro de las prioridades bilaterales? ¿Existen herramientas o esfuerzos de colaboración exitosos que hayan sido utilizados en otras áreas y que pudieran ser aplicados en relación a los tiempos de espera en la frontera? Los expertos y participantes entablarán discusiones para ofrecer alternativas para acciones y estrategias para avanzar el futuro de nuestra región fronteriza mediante la capitalización de los recursos y oportunidades comunes.
Este evento es gratuito, pero el cupo es limitado. Le agradeceríamos la confirmación de su intención de asistir con Ozzy Arce en [email protected] o al (619) 699-7316. Por favor no dude en comunicarse con nosotros si tuviera algún comentario o sugerencia.
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May 6, 2014 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 7
Action Requested: INFORMATION
2014 SAN DIEGO BIKE TO WORK DAY AND TIJUANEANDO EN BICI File Number 3400200
Introduction
On May 16, 2014, the San Diego region will celebrate National Bike to Work Day. In the spirit of the Bike to Work Day celebration, the City of Tijuana also will promote bike mobility and healthier transportation and organize the fourth “Tijuaneando en Bici” bike ride event on this same date. In conjunction with these events, the City of Chula Vista will hold its second annual crossborder bike ride on Saturday, June 7, 2014.
Background
Bike to Work Day is a national event celebrated annually in the United States on the third Friday in May, as part of National Bike Month. Bike to Work Day was originated by the League of American Bicyclists in 1956 to increase public interest in bicycling and to promote it as an alternative for commuting to work.
Bike to Work Day 2014 is organized by the SANDAG iCommute program, in conjunction with local jurisdictions, businesses, and partners, including the San Diego Bicycle Coalition. The regional Bike to Work Day event on May 16, offers amenities, activities, and pit stops where bicyclists can stop to pick up free t-shirts, snacks, and receive encouragement to reenergize along the road. Included in the month-long campaign is the Corporate Challenge, a friendly competition that acknowledges those businesses across the San Diego region that successfully engage the greatest percentage of their workforce in bike to work activities. As part of the outreach to employers, iCommute offers free bicycle safety seminars, taught by certified trainers from the League of American Bicyclists.
On May 20, 2011, the City of Tijuana joined the San Diego region for the first time ever in celebrating Bike to Work Day with the inauguration of its program “Tijuaneando en Bici”. The event encompassed bike rides on three bike paths: Playas de Tijuana; La Mesa; and Mesa de Otay. The event also included a border crossing event at the San Ysidro Port of Entry (POE), including a pit stop to assist bicyclists who crossed the border from Mexico to join the event for the first time, and concluded with a public forum in Tijuana. Participating Tijuana based bicyclists who wanted to cross the border at the San Ysidro crossing were able to cross the border through a fast-crossing lane, specially designated for the occasion.
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“Tijuaneando en Bici” has become an important element of a larger Comprehensive Mobility Program currently being developed by the Metropolitan Planning Institute of the City of Tijuana (Instituto Metropolitano de Planeación or IMPLAN in Spanish), which includes a section on bike mobility. With input from local bicyclist groups, IMPLAN has identified 24 kilometers of basic “trunk” routes with a metropolitan and binational scope, and 18 kilometers of feeder routes for transportation with recreational and tourist purposes throughout Tijuana. These routes connect to public spaces and public transportation services. It also has outlined locations for bike ports, bike rental programs, and bike parking and lockers.
Through the creation of these safe and efficient confined bike paths, increased bicycling infrastructure, and public awareness and incentive programs, the goal is to increase bicycling as a mode of personal transportation so that it comprises five percent of total personal travel in the Tijuana metropolitan area. By implementing mass transit and active transportation projects, the city plans to reduce the use of private motorized vehicles.
On May 18, 2012, the Cities of Tijuana and San Diego celebrated Bike to Work Day and “Tijuaneando en Bici” for the second time together. Through joint efforts of SANDAG and IMPLAN and local community organizations, the two regions worked together to promote not only bike mobility and healthier, more active non-motorized transportation, but also binational teamwork.
As in 2011, the 2012 “Tijuaneando en Bici” event included bike rides on three bike paths (Soler, La Mesa, and Mesa de Otay), as well as a border crossing event at the San Ysidro POE, symbolizing collaboration in the crossborder region and the link between the two events.
The 2013 Bike to Work Day event took place on May 17, and was the third consecutive year that Tijuana and the San Diego region collaborated toward the common goal of fostering increased use of active transportation in the region. IMPLAN developed the 2013 “Tijuaneando en Bici” event as part of a two-week program that included a non-motorized forum. IMPLAN also joined efforts with the City of Chula Vista’s 2013 7th annual International Friendship Games (IFG) which included the first crossborder bike ride on June 1, 2013. The bike ride began at Mater Dei High School and crossed the border northbound though the Otay Mesa – Mesa de Otay POE and then crossed southbound through the San Ysidro POE.
This year, IMPLAN and various local bicycle stakeholder groups are developing the fourth “Tijuaneando en Bici” event. The Tijuana City Council Commission of Youth and Sports Recreation and the Commission of Border Affairs will also join efforts with the City of Chula Vista’s 2014 8th annual International Friendship Games (IFG), which will include the second crossborder bike ride on June 7, 2014. The bike ride will begin at Mater Dei High School and is planned to cross the border northbound though the Otay Mesa – Mesa de Otay POE and then cross southbound through the San Ysidro POE. The two-way route will cover from 30 to 40 miles, depending on how extensively it traverses Tijuana. Teenagers aged 14 and up will be welcome to participate. A binational group of stakeholders was set up to support the organization of this event and is currently working to finalize bike routes and logistics for crossing the border. Councilmember Rudy Ramirez started the IFG in an effort to promote binational cooperation.
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Next Steps
Staff will provide the Committee with highlights of the 2014 Bike to Work Day, “Tijuaneando en Bici,” and crossborder bike ride events.
Key Staff Contact: Hector Vanegas, (619) 699-1972, [email protected]
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51 San Diego Association of Governments COMMITTEE ON BINATIONAL REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
May 6, 2014 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 9
Action Requested: INFORMATION
2013 SAN DIEGO–BAJA CALIFORNIA BORDER CROSSINGS File Number 3400200 AND TRADE STATISTICS
Introduction
This report presents a summary of border crossings and trade statistics at the San Diego–Baja California land Ports of Entry (POEs) from 1998 to 2013. Data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration, based on data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, and is presented in two main categories: vehicles (private vehicles, buses, and trucks) and individuals (pedestrians and passengers in vehicles). For trade statistics the two main categories are trade carried by truck and trade carried by rail.
Discussion The San Diego–Baja California region has three operating land POEs: San Ysidro–Puerta México, Otay Mesa–Mesa de Otay, and Tecate–Tecate. Plans for two other POEs are underway, but are not covered in this report as they are not yet functioning: the San Diego–Tijuana Airport Cross-Border Facility, and the Otay Mesa East–Mesa de Otay II POE.
The San Ysidro–Puerta México POE is the world’s busiest international land border crossing, while the Otay Mesa–Mesa de Otay POE is the main commercial gateway for international trade between California and Mexico. The Tecate–Tecate POE is the smallest POE in the region, and is located in the eastern portion of San Diego County.
Despite gradual increases in crossborder travel at the San Diego–Baja California POEs during the late-1990s and early-2000s, many categories of border crossings have decreased in recent years at all three POEs. Exceptions in which increases have occurred in the last three years include the following categories: San Ysidro pedestrian crossings (2010 and 2011); Otay Mesa vehicle and individual crossings (2011, 2012 and 2013); and Tecate individual crossings (2011, 2012 and 2013).
A notable exception is Otay Mesa truck crossings; after a decline in 2009 due to the economic recession, volumes climbed to their highest level in 2012. Though the number of trucks declined slightly in 2013, the value of trade at Otay Mesa was at its highest since 1998.
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San Ysidro–Puerta México Port of Entry
The San Ysidro–Puerta México POE handled more than 28 million border travelers crossing from Tijuana to San Diego in 2013. It is estimated that a similar number of southbound crossings occurred from San Diego to Tijuana, meaning there were approximately 56 million total crossings through this POE last year. As a point of reference, this number is about ten million lower than the number of air passengers accommodated at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in 2013. Table 1 San Ysidro Port of Entry - Northbound Vehicle Crossings % Annual Change % Annual Change Private % Annual Change Year Total Vehicles Private Vehicles Buse s Total Vehicles Vehicles Buse s 1998 14,582,249 14,474,686 107,563 1999 15,377,586 5.5% 15,269,561 5.5% 108,025 0.4% 2000 15,338,672 -0.3% 15,237,428 -0.2% 101,244 -6.3% 2001 15,104,243 -1.5% 15,001,616 -1.5% 102,627 1.4% 2002 16,538,808 9.5% 16,441,766 9.6% 97,042 -5.4% 2003 17,519,301 5.9% 17,408,481 5.9% 110,820 14.2% 2004 17,730,976 1.2% 17,621,030 1.2% 109,946 -0.8% 2005 17,314,036 -2.4% 17,208,106 -2.3% 105,930 -3.7% 2006 17,235,795 -0.5% 17,135,163 -0.4% 100,632 -5.0%
Vehicle Statistics 2007 15,793,988 -8.4% 15,696,262 -8.4% 97,726 -2.9% 2008 13,760,116 -12.9% 13,672,329 -12.9% 87,787 -10.2% 2009 13,427,337 -2.4% 13,354,887 -2.3% 72,450 -17.5% 2010 13,418,912 -0.1% 13,348,364 0.0% 70,548 -2.6% 2011 12,433,956 -7.3% 12,373,011 -7.3% 60,945 -13.6% 2012 11,550,145 -7.1% 11,481,951 -7.2% 68,194 11.9% 2013 11,407,139 -1.2% 11,346,966 -1.2% 60,173 -11.8% Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
As shown in Table 1, the total number of northbound vehicular border crossings at the San Ysidro– Puerta México POE steadily increased from 1998 to 2004, with the exception of 2000 and 2001. This upward trend evidences the growth in northbound travel due to the enactment of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994. However, from 2005 to 2013, total vehicle border crossings, which include buses and private vehicles, experienced a downward annual tendency, decreasing by 34 percent over the eight year period at this POE.
The northbound individual crossing statistics at the San Ysidro–Puerta México POE (Table 2) follow a similar pattern to the vehicular data. Although there were slight decreases in the total individual crossings in 2000 and 2002, the overall trend since the signing of NAFTA largely demonstrated growth until 2003. However, from 2004 to 2013, the total number of individual crossings declined 35.9 percent. In 2013, the total number of individuals crossing at the San Ysidro POE was 29 percent lower than in 1998.
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The number of northbound passengers in private vehicles and buses shows a similar trend; after steadily increasing passenger numbers from 1998 to 2003 (with the exception of the year 2000), the total number dropped by 49.5 percent from its high in 2003 to its low in 2013. The 2013 figure is 37.7 percent lower than what it was in 1998.
Table 2 San Ysidro Port of Entry - Northbound Individual Crossings
% Annual Change Total Passengers % Annual Change Total Total Individual % Annual Change Year Total Individual (Private Vehicles Passengers (Private Pedestrians Crossings Pedestrians Crossings and Buses) Vehicles and Buses)
1998 39,644,307 32,734,925 6,909,382 1999 42,005,306 6.0% 34,447,132 5.2% 7,558,174 9.4% 2000 39,351,555 -6.3% 31,809,105 -7.7% 7,542,450 -0.2% 2001 45,336,547 15.2% 33,900,601 6.6% 11,435,946 51.6% 2002 45,274,997 -0.1% 37,371,514 10.2% 7,903,483 -30.9% 2003 48,727,602 7.6% 40,425,492 8.2% 8,302,110 5.0% 2004 43,872,934 -10.0% 34,415,334 -14.9% 9,457,600 13.9% 2005 41,417,164 -5.6% 33,260,814 -3.4% 8,156,350 -13.8%
Individual Statistics Individual 2006 40,740,621 -1.6% 32,929,007 -1.0% 7,811,614 -4.2% 2007 37,022,194 -9.1% 29,265,625 -11.1% 7,756,569 -0.7% 2008 33,310,098 -10.0% 26,020,236 -11.1% 7,289,862 -6.0% 2009 30,576,138 -8.2% 24,388,012 -6.3% 6,188,126 -15.1% 2010 30,590,858 0.0% 24,150,906 -1.0% 6,439,952 4.1% 2011 30,444,678 -0.5% 21,990,287 -8.9% 8,454,391 31.3% 2012 28,662,981 -5.9% 20,528,502 -6.6% 8,134,479 -3.8% 2013 28,136,014 -1.8% 20,394,804 -0.7% 7,741,210 -4.8% Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
Correspondingly, the number of pedestrian crossings fluctuated between 1998 and 2004, but demonstrated an overall upward trend until 2004, after which numbers began to drop steadily, reaching a low of just over six million in 2009. However, pedestrian crossings began to increase in 2010 and experienced a substantial increase of 31.3 percent in 2011, but then declined in 2012 and 2013 by 3.8 and 4.8 percent, respectively.
Otay Mesa–Mesa de Otay Port of Entry As shown in Table 3, total northbound vehicular border crossings (including trucks and private vehicles) at the Otay Mesa–Mesa de Otay POE steadily increased from 1998 to 2005, with the exception of 2001. However, in 2006 and 2007, this POE had a significant annual decline in private vehicle border crossings (15 and 18.3 percent, respectively).
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The Otay Mesa Commercial POE is also the main San Diego–Baja California border crossing for trucks; this category of crossings has steadily increased every year since 1998, with the exception of 2003, 2007, 2009, and 2013. In 2012, truck crossings reached their highest levels, which was 28.5 percent higher than the 1998 figure. More recently, from 2012 to 2013, truck crossings declined slightly by 1.2 percent.
In 2005, the Otay Mesa–Mesa de Otay POE had its highest number of total northbound vehicular border crossings. Although vehicle border crossings decreased by 17.2 percent between 2005 and 2012, the 2013 figure experienced an annual increase of 14.4 percent, and is 42.1 percent higher than in 1998. Table 3 Otay Mesa Port of Entry - Northbound Vehicle Crossings % Annual Change % Annual Private Vehicles % Annual Change Private Vehicles Year Total Vehicles Change Total Trucks (Buses and Private Trucks (Buses and Private Vehicles Vehicles) Vehicles) 1998 4,960,148 606,384 4,353,764 1999 5,172,755 4.3% 646,587 6.6% 4,526,168 4.0% 2000 5,581,371 7.9% 688,340 6.5% 4,893,031 8.1% 2001 4,723,242 -15.4% 708,446 2.9% 4,014,796 -17.9% 2002 4,937,375 4.5% 731,291 3.2% 4,206,084 4.8% 2003 5,682,800 15.1% 697,152 -4.7% 4,985,648 18.5% 2004 6,960,764 22.5% 726,164 4.2% 6,234,600 25.1% 2005 7,442,450 6.9% 730,253 0.6% 6,712,197 7.7%
Vehicle Statistics 2006 6,456,059 -13.3% 749,472 2.6% 5,706,587 -15.0% 2007 5,402,331 -16.3% 738,765 -1.4% 4,663,566 -18.3% 2008 5,575,413 3.2% 776,972 5.2% 4,798,441 2.9% 2009 4,825,296 -13.5% 684,425 -11.9% 4,140,871 -13.7% 2010 4,697,271 -2.7% 729,605 6.6% 3,967,666 -4.2% 2011 4,993,236 6.3% 744,929 2.1% 4,248,307 7.1% 2012 6,162,938 23.4% 778,929 4.6% 5,384,009 26.7% 2013 7,047,331 14.4% 769,886 -1.2% 6,277,445 16.6% Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
The northbound individual border crossing statistics at the Otay Mesa–Mesa de Otay POE (Table 4) exhibit a similar trend to the San Ysidro–Puerta México POE data. While total individual crossings at Otay Mesa–Mesa de Otay POE increased by nearly 4 million or 36.3 percent from 1998 to 2005, there was an overall decline from 2006 to 2010. The number of total individual crossings then increased annually by 7.4 percent in 2011, 24.8 percent in 2012, and 13.3 percent in 2013. It is important to note that the 2013 figure is the highest level yet with over 14 million individuals crossing the POE northbound—an increase of 38.4 percent from the 1998 number.
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Table 4 Otay Mesa Port of Entry - Northbound Individual Crossings % Annual % Annual Change Total Passengers Total Individual Change Total Total Passengers % Annual Change Year (Private Vehicles Pedestrians Crossings Individual (Buses and Private Pedestrians and Buses) Crossings Vehicles) 1998 10,373,371 9,754,213 619,158 1999 10,852,444 4.6% 10,168,397 4.2% 684,047 10.5% 2000 11,691,899 7.7% 11,043,143 8.6% 648,756 -5.2% 2001 9,865,998 -15.6% 8,863,027 -19.7% 1,002,971 54.6% 2002 11,339,951 14.9% 9,655,834 8.9% 1,684,117 67.9% 2003 12,790,033 12.8% 11,322,862 17.3% 1,467,171 -12.9% 2004 13,611,857 6.4% 12,092,230 6.8% 1,519,627 3.6% 2005 14,143,415 3.9% 12,647,219 4.6% 1,496,196 -1.5%
Individual Statistics Individual 2006 12,541,581 -11.3% 11,156,447 -11.8% 1,385,134 -7.4% 2007 10,364,123 -17.4% 8,953,196 -19.7% 1,410,927 1.9% 2008 10,454,205 0.9% 8,713,751 -2.7% 1,740,454 23.4% 2009 10,212,849 -2.3% 8,232,867 -5.5% 1,979,982 13.8% 2010 9,449,719 -7.5% 7,198,698 -12.6% 2,251,021 13.7% 2011 10,147,742 7.4% 7,669,333 6.5% 2,478,409 10.1% 2012 12,667,065 24.8% 9,461,273 23.4% 3,205,792 29.3% 2013 14,357,197 13.3% 11,067,419 17.0% 3,289,778 2.6% Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
Tecate Port of Entry
The Tecate POE is the smallest of the POEs in the region. Table 5 shows that while vehicular border crossings at the Tecate POE exhibited an increase of about 4.5 percent from 1998 to 2005, the total vehicle border crossings declined significantly by 27.8 percent between the years 2005 and 2013, although small increases occurred in 2008 and 2011. Both 2012 and 2013 showed annual decreases of 6.2 and 3.6 percent, respectively. It is interesting to note that truck crossings at this POE increased steadily from 2003 to 2007, but then began declining, demonstrating a decrease of 38 percent from 2007 to 2013.
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Table 5 Tecate Port of Entry - Northbound Vehicle Crossings % Annual Change Private Vehicles % Annual Change % Annual Change Private Vehicles Year Total Vehicles Trucks (Buses and Private Total Vehicles Trucks (Buses and Private Vehicles) Vehicles) 1998 1,051,884 50,805 1,001,079 1999 1,275,170 21.2% 59,606 17.3% 1,215,564 21.4% 2000 1,226,957 -3.8% 62,878 5.5% 1,164,079 -4.2% 2001 1,205,225 -1.8% 60,887 -3.2% 1,144,338 -1.7% 2002 1,263,569 4.8% 57,655 -5.3% 1,205,914 5.4% 2003 1,344,206 6.4% 59,363 3.0% 1,284,843 6.5% 2004 1,253,159 -6.8% 69,670 17.4% 1,183,489 -7.9% 2005 1,098,791 -12.3% 69,586 -0.1% 1,029,205 -13.0% Vehicle Statistics 2006 1,021,819 -7.0% 73,441 5.5% 948,378 -7.9% 2007 950,480 -7.0% 77,320 5.3% 873,160 -7.9% 2008 969,192 2.0% 75,595 -2.2% 893,597 2.3% 2009 898,276 -7.3% 65,039 -14.0% 833,237 -6.8% 2010 865,891 -3.6% 55,208 -15.1% 810,683 -2.7% 2011 876,719 1.3% 51,930 -5.9% 824,789 1.7% 2012 817,002 -6.8% 43,245 -16.7% 773,757 -6.2% 2013 793,414 -2.9% 47,762 10.4% 745,652 -3.6% Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
Individual northbound border crossings at Tecate (Table 6) demonstrated the same tendencies as vehicular crossings. From 1998 to 2013, total individual crossings declined from approximately 3.2 million to approximately 2.2 million, a decrease of 31.14 percent. More notably, from 1998 to 2013, the total number of passenger crossings in private vehicles and buses decreased by more than half, from approximately 2.9 million to less than 1.5 million. On the other hand, pedestrian crossings exhibited strong growth, increasing by almost 200 percent in the same period, reaching a peak in 2013 with over 750,000 pedestrian crossings.
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Table 6
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
Crossborder Trade Statistics through the San Diego–Baja California Ports of Entry
Mexico continues to be California's number one export market. In 2013, California exported $23.9 billion in goods to Mexico, accounting for 14 percent of all California exports. Likewise, California is an important export market for Mexico, importing a total of $36.2 billion worth of Mexican goods in 2013. A full 99 percent of total trade between California and Mexico is transported by trucks. The SANDAG 2050 Comprehensive Freight Gateway Study projects that the nearly two million trucks that crossed the California–Mexico border in 2007 will increase to nearly five million trucks in 2050.
On a national scale, Mexico is the United States’ third largest trading partner, after Canada and China, accounting for over $506 billion in bilateral trade for the year 2013. In 2013, over $36 billion in goods, or approximately five percent of total U.S.-Mexico trade moved between the two countries via the Otay Mesa and Tecate POEs.
The Otay Mesa POE commercial crossing continues to rank third among all U.S.–Mexico border crossings in terms of the dollar value of trade (surpassed only by Laredo–Nuevo Laredo and El Paso– Ciudad Juárez in Texas). It is also one of the ten busiest land POEs in the country, and it is the busiest commercial border crossing on the California–Baja California border.
Table 7 demonstrates that in 2013, 769,886 trucks carried almost $23 billion worth of imports into the United States through the Otay Mesa POE. The bidirectional trade value of $34 billion in 2013 is the peak value and is 144 percent higher than in 1998. It is noteworthy that 25.8 percent, or almost $6 billion worth of the goods imported into the United States from Mexico via truck through the
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Otay Mesa POE are destined for states beyond the four U.S. border states. Likewise, 7.8 percent, or almost $1 billion worth of goods exported to Mexico by the United States via truck through the Otay Mesa POE originate in non-border region U.S. states. These figures demonstrate that U.S.-Mexico trade facilitated through our region has important economic implications beyond the border region.
Table 7 Otay Mesa Port of Entry - Trade % Annual % Annual Change % Annual Change Year Total Trade by Truck Change Total Exports by Truck Imports by Truck Exports Imports Trade 1998 $14,645,671,987 $5,927,772,131 $8,717,899,856 1999 $15,583,562,817 6.4% $6,134,728,067 3.5% $9,448,834,750 8.4% 2000 $18,759,879,210 20.4% $8,110,052,031 32.2% $10,649,827,179 12.7% 2001 $19,384,772,659 3.3% $8,225,985,115 1.4% $11,158,787,544 4.8% 2002 $20,367,624,663 5.1% $8,549,456,838 3.9% $11,818,167,825 5.9% 2003 $19,660,723,948 -3.5% $8,260,389,400 -3.4% $11,400,334,548 -3.5% 2004 $22,171,883,070 12.8% $8,917,456,915 8.0% $13,254,426,155 16.3% 2005 $24,400,618,960 10.1% $9,269,520,520 3.9% $15,131,098,440 14.2% 2006 $28,597,443,478 17.2% $9,937,653,489 7.2% $18,659,789,989 23.3%
U.S. Mexico - Trade 2007 $30,696,517,719 7.3% $9,939,099,890 0.0% $20,757,417,829 11.2% 2008 $31,723,564,193 3.3% $10,499,853,431 5.6% $21,223,710,762 2.2% 2009 $28,212,893,515 -11.1% $9,040,450,491 -13.9% $19,172,443,024 -9.7% 2010 $30,745,984,194 9.0% $10,062,454,134 11.3% $20,683,530,060 7.9% 2011 $32,809,817,775 6.7% $11,126,257,314 10.6% $21,683,560,461 4.8% 2012 $34,505,059,942 5.2% $12,081,681,516 8.6% $22,423,378,426 3.4% 2013 $35,749,964,810 3.6% $12,815,561,018 6.1% $22,934,403,792 2.3% Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
The Tecate–Tecate POE, which is the second commercial POE in the region, services trade transported by truck; rail service at this POE ceased in 2009. As shown in Table 8, since 2007, trade by truck through this POE decreased from its peak of $1.19 billion to its low in 2012 of $606 million. From 2012 to 2013, total trade by truck experienced an annual increase of 11 percent, but the 2013 value of trade is still 43.6 percent below its peak in 2007, and 24 percent below the 1998 level.
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Table 8
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
Table 9 Tecate Port of Entry - Trade by Rail % Annual Change % Annual Change % Annual Change Year Total Trade by Rail Exports by Rail Imports by Rail Total Trade Exports Imports 1998 $0 $0 $0 1999 $752,783 $752,783 $0 0.0% 2000 $789,866 4.9% $789,866 4.9% $0 0.0% 2001 $113,141 -85.7% $79,303 -90.0% $33,838 2002 $128,346 13.4% $111,076 40.1% $17,270 -49.0% 2003 $13,795 -89.3% $0 $13,795 -20.1% 2004 $402,525 2817.9% $402,525 $0 U.S. Mexico - Trade 2005 $3,528,528 776.6% $3,370,951 737.5% $157,577 2006 $12,564,720 256.1% $12,519,793 271.4% $44,927 -71.5% 2007 $13,254,378 5.5% $13,179,128 5.3% $75,250 67.5% 2008 $6,928,622 -47.7% $6,928,622 -47.4% $0 Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
Although commercial operations were transferred to the Otay Mesa POE many years ago, the San Ysidro POE still handles trade through its intermodal rail cargo facility. As shown in Table 10, total trade by rail through this POE reached $264 million in 2012, its peak level since 1998. From 2012 to 2013, total trade by rail decreased by 24.2 percent, though the 2013 value is almost 362 percent greater than the 1998 figure.
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Table 10 San Ysidro Port of Entry - Trade Total Trade by % Annual Change Imports by % Annual Change Year Exports by Rail % Annual Change Exports Rail Total Trade Rail Imports 1998 $43,398,623 $43,096,821 $301,802 1999 $61,628,528 42.0% $60,450,466 40.3% $1,178,062 290.3% 2000 $65,980,901 7.1% $64,941,077 7.4% $1,039,824 -11.7% 2001 $71,551,437 8.4% $71,335,135 9.8% $216,302 -79.2% 2002 $65,541,805 -8.4% $65,299,988 -8.5% $241,817 11.8% 2003 $68,407,265 4.4% $68,033,554 4.2% $373,711 54.5% 2004 $135,859,906 98.6% $135,705,761 99.5% $154,145 -58.8% 2005 $162,978,657 20.0% $161,339,532 18.9% $1,639,125 963.4% 2006 $175,858,450 7.9% $175,489,616 8.8% $368,834 -77.5% U.S. Mexico - Trade 2007 $217,230,963 23.5% $216,869,666 23.6% $361,297 -2.0% 2008 $249,879,073 15.0% $249,484,628 15.0% $394,445 9.2% 2009 $146,346,117 -41.4% $146,314,768 -41.4% $31,349 -92.1% 2010 $189,099,275 29.2% $189,041,649 29.2% $57,626 83.8% 2011 $161,039,009 -14.8% $161,039,009 -14.8% $0 -100.0% 2012 $264,169,368 64.0% $264,155,868 64.0% $13,500 100% 2013 $200,358,764 -24.2% $200,354,878 -24.2% $3,886 -71.2% Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
Attachment: 1. San Diego–Baja California Border Crossings Statistics Charts Key Staff Contact: Tayah Wheeland, (619) 699-1922, [email protected]
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Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
Year Total Vehicles Private Vehicles Buses 1998 14,582,249 14,474,686 107,563 1999 15,377,586 15,269,561 108,025 2000 15,338,672 15,237,428 101,244 2001 15,104,243 15,001,616 102,627 2002 16,538,808 16,441,766 97,042 2003 17,519,301 17,408,481 110,820 2004 17,730,976 17,621,030 109,946 2005 17,314,036 17,208,106 105,930 2006 17,235,795 17,135,163 100,632 2007 15,793,988 15,696,262 97,726 2008 13,760,116 13,672,329 87,787 2009 13,427,337 13,354,887 72,450 2010 13,418,912 13,348,364 70,548 2011 12,433,956 12,373,011 60,945 2012 11,550,145 11,481,951 68,194 2013 11,407,139 11,346,966 60,173
62 San Ysidro – Northbound Individual Crossings
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
Total Individual Total Passengers (Buses Year Pedestrians Crossings and Private Vehicles) 1998 39,644,307 32,734,925 6,909,382 1999 42,005,306 34,447,132 7,558,174 2000 39,351,555 31,809,105 7,542,450 2001 45,336,547 33,900,601 11,435,946 2002 45,274,997 37,371,514 7,903,483 2003 48,727,602 40,425,492 8,302,110 2004 43,872,934 34,415,334 9,457,600 2005 41,417,164 33,260,814 8,156,350 2006 40,740,621 32,929,007 7,811,614 2007 37,022,194 29,265,625 7,756,569 2008 33,310,098 26,020,236 7,289,862 2009 30,576,138 24,388,012 6,188,126 2010 30,590,858 24,150,906 6,439,952 2011 30,444,678 21,990,287 8,454,391 2012 28,662,981 20,528,502 8,134,479 2013 28,136,014 20,394,804 7,741,210
63 Otay Mesa – Northbound Vehicle Crossings
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
Private Vehicles (Buses Year Total Vehicles Trucks and Private Vehicles) 1998 4,960,148 606,384 4,353,764 1999 5,172,755 646,587 4,526,168 2000 5,581,371 688,340 4,893,031 2001 4,723,242 708,446 4,014,796 2002 4,937,375 731,291 4,206,084 2003 5,682,800 697,152 4,985,648 2004 6,960,764 726,164 6,234,600 2005 7,442,450 730,253 6,712,197 2006 6,456,059 749,472 5,706,587 2007 5,402,331 738,765 4,663,566 2008 5,575,413 776,972 4,798,441 2009 4,825,296 684,425 4140871 2010 4,697,271 729,605 3,967,666 2011 4,993,236 744,929 4,248,307 2012 6,162,938 778,929 5,384,009 2013 7,047,331 769,886 6,277,445
64 Otay Mesa – Northbound Individual Crossings
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
Total Individual Total Passengers (Buses Year Pedestrians Crossings and Private Vehicles) 1998 10,373,371 9,754,213 619,158 1999 10,852,444 10,168,397 684,047 2000 11,691,899 11,043,143 648,756 2001 9,865,998 8,863,027 1,002,971 2002 11,339,951 9,655,834 1,684,117 2003 12,790,033 11,322,862 1,467,171 2004 13,611,857 12,092,230 1,519,627 2005 14,143,415 12,647,219 1,496,196 2006 12,541,581 11,156,447 1,385,134 2007 10,364,123 8,953,196 1,410,927 2008 10,454,205 8,713,751 1,740,454 2009 10,212,849 8,232,867 1,979,982 2010 9,449,719 7,198,698 2,251,021 2011 10,147,742 7,669,333 2,478,409 2012 12,667,065 9,461,273 3,205,792 2013 14,357,197 11,067,419 3,289,778
65 Otay Mesa – Truck Crossings
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
Year Trucks 1998 606,384 1999 646,587 2000 688,340 2001 708,446 2002 731,291 2003 697,152 2004 726,164 2005 730,253 2006 749,472 2007 738,765 2008 776,972 2009 684,425 2010 729,605 2011 744,929 2012 778,929 2013 769,886
66 Tecate – Vehicle Crossings
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
Private Vehicles (Buses and Year Total Vehicles Trucks Private Vehicles) 1998 1,051,884 50,805 1,001,079 1999 1,275,170 59,606 1,215,564 2000 1,226,957 62,878 1,164,079 2001 1,205,225 60,887 1,144,338 2002 1,263,569 57,655 1,205,914 2003 1,344,206 59,363 1,284,843 2004 1,253,159 69,670 1,183,489 2005 1,098,791 69,586 1,029,205 2006 1,021,819 73,441 948,378 2007 950,480 77,320 873,160 2008 969,192 75,595 893,597 2009 898,276 65,039 833,237 2010 865,891 55,208 810,683 2011 876,719 51,930 824,789 2012 817,002 43,245 773,757 2013 793,414 47,762 745,652
67 Tecate – Individual Crossings
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection
Total Individual Total Passengers (Buses Year Pedestrians Crossings and Private Vehicles) 1998 3,226,908 2,975,680 251,228 1999 3,302,561 3,015,065 287,496 2000 3,680,416 3,392,260 288,156 2001 2,530,194 2,171,029 359,165 2002 2,806,133 2,366,613 439,520 2003 3,232,509 2,787,585 444,924 2004 2,964,291 2,540,934 423,357 2005 2,534,347 2,063,301 471,046 2006 2,386,375 1,836,391 549,984 2007 2,383,017 1,835,727 547,290 2008 2,390,584 1,882,548 508,036 2009 2,153,310 1,653,601 499,709 2010 2,051,126 1,543,186 507,940 2011 2,100,913 1,575,601 525,312 2012 2,217,293 1,514,551 702,742 2013 2,222,060 1,471,675 750,385
68 Tecate – Truck Crossings
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data, based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection.
Year Trucks 1998 50,805 1999 59,606 2000 62,878 2001 60,887 2002 57,655 2003 59,363 2004 69,670 2005 69,586 2006 73,441 2007 77,320 2008 75,595 2009 65,039 2010 55,208 2011 51,930 2012 43,245 2013 47,762
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