Meeting Notice and Agenda

MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA

COMMITTEE ON BINATIONAL REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES The Committee on Binational Regional Opportunities may take action on any item appearing on this agenda.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

3 to 4:30 p.m.

SANDAG, 7th Floor 401 B Street, Suite 800 San Diego, CA 92101

Please take the elevator to the 8th floor to access the meeting room.

Staff Contact: Héctor Vanegas (619) 699-1972 [email protected]

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

• SOUTH BAY Rapid AND THE NEW OTAY MESA TRANSIT CENTER

• 2017 SAN DIEGO-BAJA CALIFORNIA BORDER CROSSING AND TRADE STATISTICS HIGHLIGHTS

• TIJUANA INNOVADORA: SOMOS H2O CITIZENS OBSERVATORY INITIATIVE

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MISSION STATEMENT The 18 cities and county government are SANDAG serving as the forum for regional decision-making. SANDAG builds consensus; makes strategic plans; obtains and allocates resources; plans, engineers, and builds public transit; and provides information on a broad range of topics pertinent to the region's quality of life.

Welcome to SANDAG. Members of the public may speak to the Working Group on any item at the time the Working Group is considering the item. Please complete a Request to Comment form and then present the form to the Working Group coordinator. Members of the public may address the Working Group on any issue under the agenda item entitled Public Comments/Communications/Member Comments. Public speakers are limited to three minutes or less per person unless otherwise directed by the Chair. The Working Group may take action on any item appearing on the agenda. Both agenda and non-agenda comments should be sent to SANDAG via [email protected]. Please include the Working Group name and meeting date, agenda item, your name, and your organization. Any comments, handouts, presentations, or other materials from the public intended for distribution at the Working Group meeting should be received by the Working Group coordinator no later than 12 noon, two working days prior to the meeting. All public comments and materials received by the deadline become part of the official project record, will be provided to the members for their review at the meeting, and will be posted to the agenda file as a part of the handouts following each meeting. In order to keep the public informed in an efficient manner and facilitate public participation, SANDAG also provides access to all agenda and meeting materials online at www.sandag.org/meetings. Additionally, interested persons can sign up for e-notifications via our e-distribution list either at the SANDAG website or by sending an email request to [email protected]. SANDAG operates its programs without regard to race, color, and national origin in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. SANDAG has developed procedures for investigating and tracking Title VI complaints, and the procedures for filing a complaint are available to the public upon request. Questions concerning SANDAG nondiscrimination obligations or complaint procedures should be directed to the SANDAG General Counsel, John Kirk, at (619) 699-1997 or [email protected]. Any person who believes himself or herself or any specific class of persons to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI also may file a written complaint with the Federal Transit Administration. 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 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. To request this document or related reports in an alternative format, please call (619) 699-1900 or (619) 699-1904 (TTY), or fax (619) 699-1905. SANDAG agenda materials can be made available in alternative languages. To make a request, call (619) 699-1900 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Los materiales de la agenda de SANDAG están disponibles en otros idiomas. Para hacer una solicitud, llame al (619) 699-1900 al menos 72 horas antes de la reunión. 如有需要, 我们可以把SANDAG议程材料翻译成其他語言.

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ITEM NO. RECOMMENDATION 1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

+2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES APPROVE +2A. February 6, 2018, Meeting Minutes. +2B. June 22, 2018, Meeting Minutes.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS/MEMBER COMMENTS Members of the public shall have the opportunity to address the Committee on Binational Regional Opportunities (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 Comment form and giving it to the meeting coordinator prior to speaking. Public speakers should notify the meeting coordinator if they have a handout for distribution to COBRO members. Public speakers are limited to three minutes or less per person. COBRO members also may provide information and announcements under this agenda item.

CONSENT

+4. UPCOMING EVENTS (Zach Hernandez) INFORMATION This report will provide a list of upcoming community events of interest to COBRO members.

+5. SAN DIEGO FORWARD – THE 2019-2050 REGIONAL PLAN: NEW VIDEOS INFORMATION EXPLAIN HOW THE REGIONAL PLAN NETWORK SCENARIOS ARE DEVELOPED (Phil Trom) Staff will provide an overview of videos developed to help the public familiarize the network scenario development process, and learn about the types of transportation projects, programs, services and technology that could be included in San Diego Forward: The 2019-2050 Regional Plan.

REPORTS

+6. SOUTH BAY Rapid AND THE NEW OTAY MESA TRANSIT CENTER INFORMATION (Jennifer Williamson) Staff will provide an overview of the new South Bay Rapid transit service as well as the construction of the new Otay Mesa Transit Center. The Rapid bus service will begin a limited route in September 2018. A fully expanded service along a 26-mile route between the Otay Mesa Transit Center and Downtown San Diego is expected to begin in early 2019.

3 +7. 2017 SAN DIEGO-BAJA CALIFORNIA BORDER CROSSING AND TRADE INFORMATION STATISTICS HIGHLIGHTS (Zach Hernandez) Staff will provide an overview of the highlights from annual border crossing and trade statistics relevant to the San Diego-Baja California land ports of entry for the 2017 calendar year.

8. TIJUANA INNOVADORA: SOMOS H2O CITIZENS OBSERVATORY INFORMATION INITIATIVE (Laura Araujo, Tijuana Innovadora) Laura Araujo will present a new effort that aims to develop an informational platform that centralizes data and resources regarding water quality.

9. UPCOMING MEETINGS INFORMATION The next COBRO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at 3 p.m.

10. ADJOURNMENT

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4 San Diego Association of Governments COMMITTEE ON BINATIONAL REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

September 4, 2018 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 2A

Action Requested: APPROVE

FEBRUARY 6, 2018, MEETING MINUTES File Number 3400200

1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

The meeting of the Committee on Binational Regional Opportunities (COBRO) was called to order by Chair Paul Ganster (Institute for Regional Studies of the Californias – SDSU) at 3:02 p.m.

Chair Ganster welcomed members of COBRO and members of public in attendance.

2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (APPROVE)

Action: Upon a motion by Chair Ganster and a second by Vice Chari Efrain Ibarra (South County Economic Development Council) the COBRO approved the minutes from its September 5, 2017, and November 7, 2017, meetings. Yes: Chair Ganster, Vice Chair Ibarra, Sergio Pallares (Caltrans District 11), Denice Garcia (City of San Diego), Olivia Maldonado (City of Tijuana), Gabriela Muñoz (El Colegio de la Frontera Norte[COLEF]), Viviana Ibañez (Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce), Nathan Owens (San Diego Dialogue), Paola Avila (San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce), Gustavo de la Fuente (San Diego-Tijuana Smart Border Coalition), Heidy Salum (State of Baja California), Laura Araujo (Tijuana Innovadora), Denise Moreno Ducheny (U.S.-Mexican Studies at UC San Diego), and Cristabel Verdugo (WILDCOAST/COSTASALVAJE). No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: City of Chula Vista, City of Imperial Beach, Consulate General of México in San Diego, Consulate General of the United States of America in Tijuana, County of San Diego, Fundación Internacional de la Comunidad, A.C., Instituto Metropolitano de Planeación de Tijuana, San Ysidro Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS/MEMBER COMMENTS

Ms. Moreno-Ducheny invited COBRO members to the First Annual Distinguished Lecture on U.S.-Mexico Relations by Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray at UC San Diego on February 23, 2018, at 11 a.m.

CONSENT

4A. UPCOMING EVENTS (INFORMATION)

Héctor Vanegas announced the item and asked COBRO members to refer to their agenda packet for more details on each event.

5 4B. COBRO CALENDAR OF MEETINGS FOR REMAINING FISCAL YEAR 2018 (INFORMATION)

Mr. Vanegas presented a list of upcoming COBRO meetings through June 2018.

Action: Consent items 4A and 4B were presented for information.

REPORTS

5. BORDER TO BAYSHORE BIKE WAY (INFORMATION)

Alison Moss, Regional Planner, presented an update on the Border to Bayshore Bikeway project, which is part of the Regional Bike Plan Early Action Program.

Daniel Gomez, Alianza por la Movilidad Activa, A.C., commented on the issues of border crossing at the San Ysidro Port of Entry (POE) and questioned if there will be any development in that matter.

Ms. Moss answered that infrastructure on the POE is beyond the scope of work of the Border to Bayshore Bikeway project.

Mr. Pallares asked if there is a preference between a connection to the San Ysidro Pedestrian East or Pedestrian West facility shown by bike riders.

Ms. Moss answered that there is no distinct preference, but Ped West has higher volumes of bicycle crossings.

Mr. Gomez commented if there is an analysis over applications like “Strava.”

Ms. Moss answered that bicyclists using “Strava” have distinct purposes so it becomes difficult to narrow it to this project.

Mr. Gomez invited COBRO members to participate in a San Diego County Bicycle Coalition event and bike ride from Tijuana to Balboa Park to advocate for active transportation at the border.

Action: This item was presented for information

6. EL COLEGIO DE LA FRONTERA NORTE: STATISTICAL AND GEOMATIC SERVICES UNIT WEBSITE (INFORMATION)

Valentín Leizaola, COLEF, presented the new Unidad de Servicios Estadísticos y Geomática website, which makes demographic, geographic, economic, and other data bases available to the public.

Mitchel Beauchamp, City of National City, asked if there is a year by year comparison of information from Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática (INEGI) and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Ms. Muñoz answered that there is indeed a year-to-year comparison in the website.

Vice Chair Ibarra asked how frequently INEGI publishes new information.

Ms. Muñoz answered that every five years INEGI releases the information. On the COLEF website only comparable years between INEGI and the U.S. Census Bureau appear.

6 Mr. Vanegas commented in support of the effort and mentioned that the tool may be of interest to U.S.–Mexico Joint Working Committee.

Action: This item was presented for information.

7. CENTER FOR U.S.-MEXICAN STUDIES AT UC SAN DIEGO “FRONTERA FRIDAYS” (INFORMATION)

Ms. Moreno-Ducheny provided an overview of the “Frontera Fridays” program at the Center for U.S. Mexican Studies at UC San Diego.

Action: This item was presented for information.

8. TIJUANA INNOVADORA – 2018 PROJECTS AND EVENTS (INFORMATION)

Ms. Araujo presented the 2018 projects and important events organized by Tijuana Innovadora.

Action: This item was presented for information.

9. UPCOMING MEETINGS

The next COBRO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 23, 2018, at 3 p.m.

10. ADJOURNMENT

Chair Ganster adjourned the meeting at 4:28 p.m.

7 Meeting Start Time: 3:02 p.m. Meeting End Time: 4:28 p.m.

COMMITTEE ON BINATIONAL REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES MEETING ATTENDANCE FOR FEBRUARY 6, 2018

JURISDICTION/ORGANIZATION NAME ATTENDING COMMENTS Institute for Reginal Studies of the Paul Ganster, Chair Yes

Californias – SDSU Bertha Hernández, Alternate No Consulate General of Mexico in Marcela Celorio, Co-Chair No

San Diego Gaspar Orozco, Alternate No South County Economic Efraín Ibarra, Vice Chair Yes

Development Council VACANT, Alternate N/A Consulate General of the Sue Saarnio No United States of America in Tijuana Bridgett Premont, Alternate No U.S. Customs and Border Toby Sosbee No

Protection Agency Jaclyn Cooper, Alternate No Hector Aguirre No U.S. Environmental Protection Tomás Torres, Alternate No Agency Jeremy Bauer, Alternate No Mariano Escobedo No State of Baja California Heidy Salum, Alternate Yes Cory Binns No Caltrans District 11 VACANT, Alternate No Sergio Pallares attended VACANT, Alternate No Justine Kozo No County of San Diego VACANT, Alternate N/A Denice Garcia Yes City of San Diego VACANT, Alternate No Andrew Hall No City of Imperial Beach Steve Dush, Alternate No Miguel Tapia No City of Chula Vista VACANT, Alternate No Bernabé Esquer No City of Tijuana Olivia Maldonado, Alternate Yes Instituto de Planeación Municipal Alejandro Ruiz No

de Tijuana (IMPLAN) VACANT, Alternate N/A Nathan Owens Yes San Diego Dialogue VACANT, Alternate N/A Gabriela Muñoz Yes El Colegio de la Frontera Norte Lina Ojeda, Alternate No VACANT, Alternate No San Diego Regional Paola Ávila Yes

Chamber of Commerce Kenia Zamarripa, Alternate No

8 Alejandra Mier y Terán No Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce Viviana Ibañez, Alternate Yes Jim Burritt, Alternate No Jason M-B Wells No San Ysidro Chamber of Commerce Thomas Currie, Alternate No Cecilia Luken No Fundación Internacional de la Yolanda Walther-Meade, Comunidad, A. C. No Alternate San Diego-Tijuana Smart Border Gustavo de la Fuente Yes

Coalition JC Thomas, Alternate No Paloma Aguirre No WILDCOAST/COSTASALVAJE Cristhabel Verdugo, Alternate Yes Melissa Floca No U.S.-Mexican Studies at Denise Moreno-Ducheny, UC San Diego Yes Alternate Laura Araujo Yes Tijuana Innovadora Hernando Durán, Alternate No ADVISORY MEMBERS (ATTENDANCE NOT COUNTED FOR QUORUM PURPOSES) Juan Carlos Montiel No City of Tecate Gabriel Vázquez, Alternate No Consejo de Desarrollo Económico Dennis LaSalle No

de Tijuana (CDT) VACANT N/A Desarrollo Económico e Industrial David Mayagoitia No

de Tijuana (DEITAC) Adriana Eguía, Alternate No San Diego County Water Elsa Saxod No

Authority VACANT N/A San Diego Regional Economic VACANT N/A

Development Corportation VACANT N/A Ann Marie Tipton No Tijuana River National Estuarine Clay Phillips, Alternate No Research Preserve Mike McCoy, Alternate No Universidad Iberoamericana VACANT N/A

Tijuana VACANT N/A OTHER ATTENDEES SANDAG STAFF MEMBERS Roy Abboud, Caltrans Héctor Vanegas Roger Sanchez-Rangel, Caltrans Elisa Arias Mitch Beauchamp, City of National City Zach Hernandez Arturo Gonzalez, CANACO Tijuana Rodrigo Noriega Moises Muñoz, COLEF

9 San Diego Association of Governments COMMITTEE ON BINATIONAL REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

September 4, 2018 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 2B

Action Requested: APPROVE

JUNE 22, 2018, MEETING MINUTES File Number 3400200

The Borders Committee Chair Serge Dedina (South County) called the joint meeting of the SANDAG Borders Committee and the Committee on Binational Regional Opportunities with the Municipalities of Tijuana, Tecate, and Playas de Rosarito, and the State of Baja California to order at 1:02 p.m.

1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (APPROVE – BORDERS COMMITTEE ONLY)

Action: Upon a motion by Vice Chair Ed Gallo (North County Inland) and a second by Councilmember Ronn Hall (East County), the Borders Committee approved the minutes from its May 25, 2018, meeting. Yes: Chair Dedina, Vice Chair Gallo, Councilmember David Alvarez (City of San Diego), Supervisor Greg Cox (County of San Diego), Councilmember Hall, Supervisor John Renison (Imperial County), and Councilmember Jack Feller (North County Coastal). No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS/MEMBER COMMENTS

Supervisor Cox provided a brief update on the recent North American Development Bank meeting in Ensenada.

Laura Araujo, Tijuana Innovadora, spoke about binational communication and best management practices. She invited the Borders Committee members to the Tijuana Innovadora Green conference scheduled on November 15–16, 2018, on water issues and smart city practices.

Retired California Senator Denise Ducheny, Center of U.S.-Mexican Studies, invited everyone to attend the Border Mayors Summit meeting scheduled on September 20-22, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas.

Heidy Salum, State of Baja California, provided an update on binational collaboration efforts between the United States and Mexico.

Olivia Maldonado, City of Tijuana, reiterated the upcoming Border Mayors Summit in San Antonio, Texas and thanked Senator Ducheny for her help and collaboration with organizing this event.

Carlos Peña, Office Area Manager, U.S. – International Boundary and Water Commission, commented on the United States/Mexico progress on sanitation issues.

10 REPORTS

3. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING IN THE BORDER REGION: BORDER TO BAYSHORE BIKEWAY (INFORMATION)

Chair Dedina introduced the item and provided a brief update on active transportation issues in the border region.

Alison Moss, Regional Planner, provided a report on the complexities of active transportation planning in the border region, including the Border to Bayshore Bikeway, a TransNet Regional Bike Plan Early Action Program project.

Action: This item was presented for information.

4. CITY OF TIJUANA EFFORTS TO RESTORE THE TIJUANA RIVER CHANNEL AT THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER (INFORMATION)

Councilmember Ivette Casillas, City of Tijuana, provided an overview on recent efforts taken by the City of Tijuana to restore the Tijuana River Channel near the international border.

Lance Rodgers, Citizens Action Sewage, spoke about various sewage issues at the Tijuana River.

Paloma Aguirre, Wildcoast, spoke about the need to mitigate solid waste at the City of Tijuana.

Ms. Aguirre thanked Councilmember Casillas for her help and efforts to the City of Tijuana to restore the Tijuana River.

Ms. Salum provided an update on efforts to eliminate plastic bag use and other binational collaboration efforts.

Action: This item was presented for information.

5. STATE ROUTE 11 / OTAY MESA EAST PORT OF ENTRY UPDATE (INFORMATION)

Mario Orso, Caltrans Corridor Director, provided an update on efforts to advance the State Route 11/ Otay Mesa East Port of Entry project and connecting roads on both sides of the border.

Action: This item was presented for information.

6. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no additional public comments.

7. UPCOMING MEETINGS (INFORMATION)

The next meeting of the Borders Committee is scheduled for Friday, July 27, 2018, at 12:30 p.m.

8. UPCOMING MEETINGS (INFORMATION)

Borders Committee Chair Dedina adjourned the meeting at 2:23 p.m.

11 San Diego Association of Governments COMMITTEE ON BINATIONAL REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

September 4, 2018 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 4

Action Requested: INFORMATION

UPCOMING EVENTS File Number 3400200

U.S.-Mexico Joint Working Committee on Transportation Planning Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) When: September 5 and 6, 2018, at 9 a.m. Where: 4050 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 92110 More Info: Sylvia Grijalva, FHWA, [email protected]

International Coastal Cleanup Day Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve When: Saturday, September 15, 2018, at 9 a.m. Where: Border Field State Park More Info: http://cleanupday.org/

9th Annual Tijuana River Action Month Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve When: Every Saturday between September 15 and October 6, 2018 Where: Various locations within the Tijuana River Valley and Watershed More Info: (619) 575-3613 ext. 330

San Diego-Tijuana Air Quality Task Force Meeting U.S. Environmental Protection Agency When: Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. Where: U.S. Consulate in Tijuana More Info: Jeremy Bauer – (619) 235-4787

14th Annual South County Elected Officials Reception South County Economic Development Council When: Thursday, September 27, 2018, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Where: “The Preserve” at Bikeway Village, Imperial Beach More Info: (619) 424-5143 or [email protected]

The Second Annual Metropolis North America Migration Policy Forum Colegio de la Frontera Norte (COLEF) When: September 27 and 28, 2018, at 9 a.m. Where: Avenida Juárez #20, Col. Centro, Delegación Cuauhtémoc, C.P. 06010, CDMX, México More Info: [email protected]

2018 Mission to Washington D.C. San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Sunday, September 30, 2018, through Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Where: JW Marriott Washington D.C., 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004 More Info: Katie Tran, (619) 544-1370, [email protected]

Cross-Border Business Forum San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. When: Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at 10 a.m. Where: Club de Empresarios Tijuana, Torre New City, Tijuana Baja California More Info: (619) 544-1392 or [email protected]

4th Annual Environmental Conference Tijuana Innovadora/Tijuana Verde When: November 28 and 29, 2018, at 9 a.m. Where: Wednesday – San Diego Central Library / Thursday – Real Inn, Tijuana Baja California More Info: Laura Araujo – +52 (664) 635-6337

Key Staff Contact: Héctor Vanegas, (619) 699-1972, [email protected]

13 Agenda Item No. 5 Committee on Binational Regional Opportunities September 4, 2018

2019 Regional Plan

Vea este correo en español. New videos explain how Regional Plan network scenarios are developed

Using public input gathered during the network theme outreach phase earlier this spring, SANDAG staff is in the process of developing draft transportation network scenarios for the 2019 Regional Plan. These scenarios will include a multimodal mix of projects, technology, and programs and services that will be evaluated by performance measures, which were approved by the SANDAG Board of Directors in March 2018, and include specific social equity measures.

Later this year, you will have the opportunity to review and provide input on the draft network scenarios. In the meantime, a series of informational videos have been developed to help you explore the network scenario development process, and learn about the types of transportation projects, programs and services, and technology that could be included in the 2019 Regional Plan.

What is a Network Scenario? Types of Projects in the Regional Plan

Programs and Services in the Regional Plan Technology in the Regional Plan

• A network scenario is a package of multimodal projects, programs and services, and technology. Scenarios are developed considering a variety of factors, including regional needs, emerging technologies, the environment, public health, and the economy. • There are three main types of projects in the Regional Plan - Transit, Active Transportation, and Roads and Highways. This infrastructure lays the base for programs, services, and technology components of a transportation network. • A variety of programs and services help to maximize the effectiveness of the transportation system for people and freight: specialized transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities, Transportation Demand Management, Transportation System Management, and other tools for local implementation. • Technology helps us create an intelligent transportation system and policies to operate the network more efficiently. Many technologies are already in use and emerging technology trends could impact the future of transportation.

2019 Regional Plan Next Steps Draft transportation network scenarios are currently in development. Later this year, there will be several opportunities for the public to weigh in and provide input on these network scenarios. Then, based on public input and performance measure analysis, the Board is anticipated to select a preferred transportation network scenario to serve as the basis for the draft 2019 Regional Plan and its draft Environmental Impact Report.

Please visit SDForward.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to receive updates and information on future ways to engage.

About San Diego Forward: The 2019-2050 Regional Plan San Diego Forward: The 2019-2050 Regional Plan will build upon the 2015 Regional Plan, which merged local planning efforts, emerging issues, and innovative concepts into an overall vision for the region’s future, including specific actions to turn that vision into reality. Learn more about the 2015 Regional Plan in this video.

Si desea obtener información en español, por favor comuníquese al (619) 699-1950 o [email protected].

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this document is available in alternate formats by contacting the SANDAG ADA Coordinator, the Director of Administration, at (619) 699-1900 or (619) 699-1904 (TTY).

For more information, visit SDForward.com

14 Se explica en nuevos videos cómo se formulan redes de transporte para el Plan Regional

Tomando en cuenta las opiniones públicas obtenidas en la fase de difusión comunitaria sobre redes de transporte la pasada primavera, el personal de SANDAG está en proceso de formular redes de transporte preliminares para el Plan Regional 2019. Las redes contienen una mezcla multimodal de proyectos, tecnología, programas y servicios, y se evaluarán a través de medidas de rendimiento, incluidas medidas específicas de equidad social, que la Mesa Directiva de SANDAG aprobó en marzo de 2018. Posteriormente este año, usted tendrá la oportunidad de examinar y opinar sobre las distintas redes de transporte. Mientras tanto, hemos producido una serie de videos para ayudarle a explorar el proceso de fórmula de redes de transporte, como también aprender sobre los tipos de proyectos de transporte, programas y servicios, y tecnología que podrían incluirse en el Plan Regional 2019.

¿Qué es una red de transporte? Tipos de proyectos en el Plan Regional

Programas y servicios en el Plan Regional Tecnología en el Plan Regional

• Una red de transporte es un conjunto multimodal de proyectos, programas y servicios, y tecnología. Las redes se formulan teniendo en cuenta una variedad de factores, entre ellos, necesidades regionales, tecnologías emergentes, medio ambiente, salud pública y economía. • Hay tres tipos de proyectos principales que se incluirán en el Plan Regional: transporte público, transporte no motorizado, calles y carreteras. La infraestructura sienta los cimientos para los programas, servicios y tecnología que componen una red de transporte. • Una variedad de programas y servicios ayudan a maximizar la eficacia del sistema de transporte para personas y bienes: Transporte especializado para personas de la tercera edad o con discapacidades, Administración de Demanda de Transporte, Administración de Sistemas de Transporte y otras herramientas para la implementación a nivel local. • La tecnología nos ayuda a crear un sistema de transporte inteligente y políticas para mejorar la eficiencia en las operaciones. Varias tecnologías están actualmente en uso y nuevas tendencias tecnológicas podrían tener impacto sobre el futuro del transporte.

Próximos pasos en el Plan Regional 2019 Actualmente se están formulando redes de transporte preliminares. Más adelante este año, el público tendrá varias oportunidades de evaluar y aportar su opinión sobre las diferentes redes de transporte. Luego, basándose en la opinión pública y el análisis de medidas de rendimiento, se espera que la Mesa Directiva seleccione la red de transporte de preferencia que constituirá la base del Borrador del Plan Regional 2019 y el Borrador del Informe de Impacto Ambiental. Visite SDForward.com y síganos en Facebook, Twitter e Instagram para recibir noticias e información sobre cómo puede participar en el futuro.

Sobre San Diego Forward: El Plan Regional 2019-2050 San Diego Forward: El Plan Regional 2019-2050 se basará en el Plan Regional 2015, el que combinó las iniciativas locales de planificación, aspectos emergentes y conceptos innovadores en una visión global para el futuro de la región, incluyendo acciones específicas para lograr que esta visión sea una realidad. Aprenda sobre el Plan Regional 2015 en este video.

En cumplimiento con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés), usted puede solicitar este documento en formatos alternos contactando al coordinador de ADA de SANDAG, el director administrativo, al (619) 699-1900 o al (619) 699-1904 (TTY).

15 Agend Item No. 6 Committee on Binational Regional Opportunities South Bay September 4, 2018

New service begins September 4, 2018 • Non-stop to downtown in 30 minutes • Free parking at East Palomar & I-805 • Peak-hour service every 15 minutes •Weekday service only sdmts.com/rapid

PHASE 1 - BEGINS SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 PHASE 2 - BEGINS IN EARLY 2019 BROADWAY

South Bay

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16 Ride the new South Bay Rapid for free! September 4 – 7, 2018 San Diego Association of Governments COMMITTEE ON BINATIONAL REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

September 4, 2018 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 7

Action Requested: INFORMATION

2017 SAN DIEGO–BAJA CALIFORNIA BORDER CROSSING File Number 3400200 AND TRADE STATISTICS HIGHLIGHTS

Introduction

This report presents a summary of border crossings and trade statistics at the San Diego– Baja California land Ports of Entry (POE) from 1998 to 2017. Border crossing data is presented in two main categories: vehicles (private vehicles, buses, and trucks) and individuals (pedestrians, passengers in personal vehicles, and passengers in buses). For trade statistics the two categories are trade carried by truck and trade carried by rail.

Background and Trend Highlights

The San Diego–Baja California region has three land POEs: San Ysidro–Puerta México/El Chaparral, Otay Mesa–Mesa de Otay, and Tecate–Tecate as well as the Cross Border Xpress (CBX), a privately- funded hybrid crossing facility, which serves as an airport access terminal for ticketed users of the Tijuana International Airport (TIJ).

The San Ysidro–Puerta México/El Chaparral POE is one of the world’s busiest international land border crossings and the busiest between the United States and Mexico. The Otay Mesa–Mesa de Otay POE is the main commercial gateway for international trade between California and Mexico, ranking third in trade value among the southern border land ports. The Tecate–Tecate POE is the smallest land POE in the region and is located in the eastern portion of San Diego County. CBX opened in December 2015 and is the world’s only airport terminal access facility that is located directly on an international boundary.

Over the past two decades, crossborder travel has fluctuated at the San Diego–Baja California POEs. There are numerous factors that may be influencing the dynamics of crossing behavior and increases or declines in crossing volumes including; increased security standards after September 11, 2001, the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative and the economic impacts due to the global recession in 2008, growth in trusted traveler programs like the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI), the use of technologies like radio frequency identification designed to expedite processing (e.g. Ready Lanes, Free and Secure Trade or FAST), and the numerous capital investments made to expand border infrastructure in recent years.

17 Looking at the historical data, general trends for border crossings through the San Diego- Baja California border show that total crossings for vehicles and individuals saw a long period of decline from the mid-2000s to the early 2010s. Although total crossings have since rebounded to some degree, they have not yet reached levels comparable to peak years in the early to mid-2000s. However, looking at available data for individual POEs, specific categories of crossing statistics begin to show notable trends – for example:

• Between 2007 and 2017, the San Ysidro–Puerta México/El Chaparral POE saw six consecutive years of declining volumes in total private vehicle crossings before finally seeing increases in 2014 and in 2015. In the past decade, 2017 was the third-highest year for private vehicle crossings through this POE at nearly 13.8 million.

• At the Otay Mesa–Mesa de Otay POE, private vehicle crossings in the past decade have grown by 80 percent from 4.6 million in 2007 to 8.3 million in 2017 while pedestrian crossings through the POE have more than doubled over the same period from 1.4 million to nearly 3.4 million.

• In 2017, the Tecate–Tecate POE processed almost 2.8 million northbound individual crossings, its highest volume of northbound individual crossings in more than a decade. This POE also saw a record year for pedestrian crossings in 2017.

• Total crossings at CBX increased by over 41 percent between 2016 to 2017, processing a combined total of 1.9 million northbound and southbound crossers in its second full year of operation. Attachment 1 to this report includes border crossing volumes and trade statistics for the San Diego- Baja California border POEs from 1998 to 2017. The tables found in the attachment include the annual figures along with year-over-year percentage changes by crossing type at each POE.

Attachment: 1. 2017 San Diego–Baja California Border Crossing and Trade Statistics by Port of Entry

Key Staff Contact: Zach Hernandez, (619) 699-6912, [email protected]

18 Attachment 1

2017 San Diego–Baja California Border Crossing And Trade Statistics By Port of Entry Border Crossing Statistics 1998-2017

San Ysidro–Puerta México/El Chaparral Port of Entry: Border Crossings

Since 2010, infrastructure on both sides of the border at the San Ysidro–Puerta Mexico/El Chaparral Port of Entry (POE) has been under construction. The final phase of the current modernization and expansion project is scheduled to be completed in 20191. In the meantime, border crossers have been subject to diverse conditions related to the construction activity with various entry points being temporarily moved, downsized, closed, and reopened. The data reflects some fluctuations for both pedestrian and private vehicle crossings that may have been influenced by such and other factors to some degree.

Table 1 shows the total vehicles (private vehicles and buses) that crossed northbound through the San Ysidro POE. This POE processed nearly 13.8 million private vehicles in calendar year 2017. For comparison, this figure is close to the California Department of Motor Vehicles’ 2017 estimate of almost 13.9 million fee-paid autos registered in the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino combined2. In essence, the San Ysidro POE processed nearly the same number of personal vehicles as all the registered autos in southern California in 2017.

Table 1 San Ysidro Port of Entry – Northbound Vehicle Crossings Total Vehicles Private Vehicles Buses Year (Private Vehicles and Buses) Value % Change Value % Change Value % Change 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% 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%

Vehicle Statistics 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% 2014 12,003,231 5.2% 11,946,060 5.3% 57,171 -5.0% 2015 14,486,945 20.7% 14,435,252 20.8% 51,693 -9.6% 2016 13,738,182 -5.2% 13,701,967 -5.1% 36,215 -29.9% 2017 13,811,357 0.5% 13,777,990 0.6% 33,367 -7.9% 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.

1 https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/regions/welcome-to-the-pacific-rim-region-9/land-ports-of-entry/san-ysidro- land-port-of-entry 2 Department Of Motor Vehicles Estimated Vehicles Registered By County (2017)

19 Table 2 shows the total number of individuals traveling as either occupants in personal vehicles, as bus passengers or on foot as pedestrians crossing northbound at San Ysidro. In 2017 the POE processed nearly 32.2 million total individual crossings northbound from Tijuana to San Diego, a 1.7 percent increase from 2016. As southbound border crossing counts are not regularly produced and made publicly available, it is estimated that a similar number of crossings occur from San Diego to Tijuana each year. As a point of reference, the combined 64.4 million northbound and southbound crossings at the San Ysidro POE is comparable in size to the 2017 population estimate for France3. The category of crossings with the largest year-over-year increase in 2017 was pedestrian crossings – up 12.1 percent over 2016.

Table 2 San Ysidro Port of Entry – Northbound Individual Crossings Total Individual Crossings Total Passengers Total Passengers Pedestrians (Total Passengers and (Private Vehicles) (Buses) Year Pedestrians) % % % % Value Value Value Value Change Change Change Change 1998 39,644,307 - 31,844,311 - 890,614 - 6,909,382 - 1999 42,005,306 6.0% 33,593,034 5.5% 854,098 -4.1% 7,558,174 9.4% 2000 39,351,555 -6.3% 31,025,343 -7.6% 783,762 -8.2% 7,542,450 -0.2%

2001 45,336,547 15.2% 33,003,554 6.4% 897,047 14.5% 11,435,946 51.6% 2002 45,274,997 -0.1% 36,171,884 9.6% 1,199,630 33.7% 7,903,483 -30.9% 2003 48,727,602 7.6% 39,180,519 8.3% 1,244,973 3.8% 8,302,110 5.0% 2004 43,872,934 -10.0% 33,382,991 -14.8% 1,032,343 -17.1% 9,457,600 13.9% 2005 41,417,164 -5.6% 32,265,477 -3.3% 995,337 -3.6% 8,156,350 -13.8% 2006 40,740,621 -1.6% 31,868,563 -1.2% 1,060,444 6.5% 7,811,614 -4.2% 2007 37,022,194 -9.1% 28,390,175 -10.9% 875,450 -17.4% 7,756,569 -0.7% 2008 33,310,098 -10.0% 25,319,449 -10.8% 700,787 -20.0% 7,289,862 -6.0% Individual Statistics 2009 30,576,138 -8.2% 23,934,882 -5.5% 453,130 -35.3% 6,188,126 -15.1% 2010 30,590,858 0.0% 23,600,605 -1.4% 550,301 21.4% 6,439,952 4.1% 2011 30,444,678 -0.5% 21,522,906 -8.8% 467,381 -15.1% 8,454,391 31.3% 2012 28,662,981 -5.9% 19,944,913 -7.3% 583,589 24.9% 8,134,479 -3.8% 2013 28,136,014 -1.8% 19,887,054 -0.3% 507,750 -13.0% 7,741,210 -4.8% 2014 29,532,518 5.0% 21,116,089 6.2% 491,058 -3.3% 7,925,371 2.4% 2015 33,142,128 12.2% 25,646,073 21.5% 440,033 -10.4% 7,056,022 -11.0% 2016 31,638,430 -4.5% 24,014,192 -6.4% 241,875 -45.0% 7,382,363 4.6% 2017 32,172,213 1.7% 23,831,138 -0.8% 61,822 -74.4% 8,279,253 12.1% 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.

3 https://esa.un.org/unpd/wpp/Publications/Files/WPP2017_KeyFindings.pdf, Page 18

20 Otay Mesa–Mesa de Otay Port of Entry: Border Crossings

The Otay Mesa–Mesa de Otay POE also has experienced construction activity. The Mexican commercial processing facilities recently have been reconfigured and modernized and customs agencies on both sides of the border have been testing and implementing programs aimed to expedite commercial crossings4. There also are plans for future improvements on the United States side of the POE5. Most recently, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Mexican Customs have been implementing the Unified Cargo Processing Pilot Program.

Table 3 provides the annual volumes of commercial trucks, private vehicles and buses crossing through the Otay Mesa POE. This crossing continues to be the main gateway for commercial trucks moving across the California–Mexico as well as the number two port for commercial trucks along the entire U.S.-Mexico border. In 2017, northbound truck crossings through Otay Mesa reached nearly 930,000 – its highest level on record and a 26 percent increase over the same figure a decade prior. The upward trend provides evidence of the growth in commercial crossborder truck travel due to the enactment of the North American Free Trade Agreement and the growing interconnectedness of businesses involved in crossborder industries. Personal vehicle crossings at Otay Mesa also have grown by a significant margin. With 8.3 million personal vehicles processed in 2017, this POE has seen an 80 percent increase in this type of crossing over the decade.

Table 3 Otay Mesa Port of Entry – Northbound Vehicle Crossings Total Vehicles (Trucks, Private Vehicles Trucks Private Vehicles Buses Year and Buses) Value % Change Value % Change Value % Change Value % Change 1998 4,960,148 - 606,384 - 4,326,786 - 26,978 - 1999 5,172,755 4.3% 646,587 6.6% 4,480,026 3.5% 46,142 71.0% 2000 5,581,371 7.9% 688,340 6.5% 4,845,348 8.2% 47,683 3.3% 2001 4,723,242 -15.4% 708,446 2.9% 3,956,842 -18.3% 57,954 21.5% 2002 4,937,375 4.5% 731,291 3.2% 4,140,610 4.6% 65,474 13.0%

2003 5,682,800 15.1% 697,152 -4.7% 4,912,899 18.7% 72,749 11.1% 2004 6,960,764 22.5% 726,164 4.2% 6,193,568 26.1% 41,032 -43.6% 2005 7,442,450 6.9% 730,253 0.6% 6,672,994 7.7% 39,203 -4.5% 2006 6,456,059 -13.3% 749,472 2.6% 5,661,794 -15.2% 44,793 14.3% 2007 5,402,331 -16.3% 738,765 -1.4% 4,616,308 -18.5% 47,258 5.5% 2008 5,575,413 3.2% 776,972 5.2% 4,750,683 2.9% 47,758 1.1% Vehicle Statistics 2009 4,825,296 -13.5% 684,425 -11.9% 4,106,276 -13.6% 34,595 -27.6% 2010 4,697,271 -2.7% 729,605 6.6% 3,933,036 -4.2% 34,630 0.1% 2011 4,993,236 6.3% 744,929 2.1% 4,213,804 7.1% 34,503 -0.4% 2012 6,162,938 23.4% 778,929 4.6% 5,346,210 26.9% 37,799 9.6% 2013 7,047,331 14.4% 769,886 -1.2% 6,235,300 16.6% 42,145 11.5% 2014 7,761,634 10.1% 810,193 5.2% 6,910,219 10.8% 41,222 -2.2% 2015 7,801,356 0.5% 829,581 2.4% 6,933,472 0.3% 38,303 -7.1% 2016 8,659,903 11.0% 899,336 8.4% 7,722,264 11.4% 32,877 -14.2% 2017 9,270,557 7.1% 929,614 3.4% 8,309,476 7.6% 31,467 -4.3% 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.

4 For example, the Unified Cargo Processing (UCP) program implemented by CBP and Mexican Aduanas. 5 https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/Otay%20Mesa%20Fact%20Sheet%20April%202018.pdf

21 Table 4 shows the annual individual crossings through the Otay Mesa POE. In the past decade, total personal vehicle passengers saw three years of decline but have since posted seven consecutive years of increase – reaching a new high of 13.6 million in 2017. Also noteworthy is that, similar to the trends seen across the region, volumes of bus passenger crossings have been decreasing substantially, reaching a new low in 2017. Various market factors and fluctuations in the local tourism economy have in part contributed to the decline in the number of private bus companies that service the San Diego-Tijuana area.

Table 4 Otay Mesa Port of Entry – Northbound Individual Crossings Total Individual Crossings Total Passengers Total Passengers Pedestrians (Total Passengers and (Private Vehicles) (Buses) Year Pedestrians) % % % Value Value Value % Change Value Change Change Change 1998 10,373,371 - 9,518,925 - 235,288 - 619,158 - 1999 10,852,444 4.6% 9,856,055 3.5% 312,342 32.7% 684,047 10.5% 2000 11,691,899 7.7% 10,659,498 8.2% 845,775 170.8% 648,756 -5.2%

2001 9,865,998 -15.6% 8,405,047 -21.1% 457,980 -45.9% 1,002,971 54.6% 2002 11,339,951 14.9% 9,109,341 8.4% 546,493 19.3% 1,684,117 67.9% 2003 12,790,033 12.8% 11,019,106 21.0% 303,756 -44.4% 1,467,171 -12.9% 2004 13,611,857 6.4% 11,840,769 7.5% 251,461 -17.2% 1,519,627 3.6% 2005 14,143,415 3.9% 12,395,605 4.7% 251,614 0.1% 1,496,196 -1.5% 2006 12,541,581 -11.3% 10,843,585 -12.5% 312,862 24.3% 1,385,134 -7.4% 2007 10,364,123 -17.4% 8,656,559 -20.2% 296,637 -5.2% 1,410,927 1.9% 2008 10,454,205 0.9% 8,473,725 -2.1% 240,026 -19.1% 1,740,454 23.4% Individual Statistics 2009 10,212,849 -2.3% 8,085,681 -4.6% 147,186 -38.7% 1,979,982 13.8% 2010 9,449,719 -7.5% 7,051,569 -12.8% 147,129 0.0% 2,251,021 13.7% 2011 10,147,742 7.4% 7,502,114 6.4% 167,219 13.7% 2,478,409 10.1% 2012 12,667,065 24.8% 9,297,601 23.9% 163,672 -2.1% 3,205,792 29.3% 2013 14,357,197 13.3% 10,884,910 17.1% 182,509 11.5% 3,289,778 2.6% 2014 15,643,173 9.0% 12,040,318 10.6% 186,898 2.4% 3,415,957 3.8% 2015 15,775,485 0.8% 12,225,410 1.5% 138,590 -25.8% 3,411,485 -0.1% 2016 17,145,186 8.7% 13,583,328 11.1% 57,058 -58.8% 3,504,800 2.7% 2017 17,008,665 -0.8% 13,600,059 0.12% 47,117 -17.4% 3,361,489 -4.1% 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.

22 Tecate-Tecate POE Port of Entry: Border Crossings

Table 5 provides the annual vehicle crossings through the Tecate POE. 2017 was the first year in which the POE saw more than 1 million personal vehicle crossings in over a decade and also marks a 7.4 percent year-over-year increase from 2016. Although truck crossings through the POE did see year- over-year increases in 2017, over the past decade the volume of truck crossings has declined by 24 percent from its peak level in 2007 at 77,320 trucks down to 59,128 trucks in 2017.

Table 5 Tecate Port of Entry – Northbound Vehicle Crossings Total Vehicles (Trucks, Private Trucks Private Vehicles Buses Year Vehicles and Buses) Value % Change Value % Change Value % Change Value % Change 1998 1,051,884 - 50,805 - 1,000,699 - 380 - 1999 1,275,170 21.2% 59,606 17.3% 1,214,949 21.4% 615 61.8% 2000 1,226,957 -3.8% 62,878 5.5% 1,163,471 -4.2% 608 -1.1% 2001 1,205,225 -1.8% 60,887 -3.2% 1,143,827 -1.7% 511 -16.0% 2002 1,263,569 4.8% 57,655 -5.3% 1,205,430 5.4% 484 -5.3%

2003 1,344,206 6.4% 59,363 3.0% 1,284,525 6.6% 318 -34.3% 2004 1,253,159 -6.8% 69,670 17.4% 1,183,222 -7.9% 267 -16.0% 2005 1,098,791 -12.3% 69,586 -0.1% 1,028,854 -13.0% 351 31.5% 2006 1,021,819 -7.0% 73,441 5.5% 948,060 -7.9% 318 -9.4% 2007 950,480 -7.0% 77,320 5.3% 872,943 -7.9% 217 -31.8% 2008 969,192 2.0% 75,595 -2.2% 893,308 2.3% 289 33.2% Vehicle Statistics 2009 898,276 -7.3% 65,039 -14.0% 833,040 -6.7% 197 -31.8% 2010 865,891 -3.6% 55,208 -15.1% 810,453 -2.7% 230 16.8% 2011 876,719 1.3% 51,930 -5.9% 824,507 1.7% 282 22.6% 2012 817,002 -6.8% 43,245 -16.7% 773,647 -6.2% 110 -61.0% 2013 793,414 -2.9% 47,762 10.4% 745,541 -3.6% 111 0.9% 2014 865,016 9.0% 52,239 9.4% 812,540 9.0% 237 113.5% 2015 964,878 11.5% 52,090 -0.3% 908,482 11.8% 176 -25.7% 2016 1,029,530 6.7% 56,269 8.0% 971,193 6.9% 94 -46.6% 2017 1,102,356 7.1% 59,128 5.1% 1,043,225 7.4% 3 -96.8% 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.

23 Table 6 shows the annual individual crossings through the Tecate POE. The total annual individual crossings through Tecate have decreased only twice in the last decade (in 2009 and 2010), and have posted seven consecutive years of increase since then reaching 2.8 million in 2017. Pedestrian crossers, which represented 27 percent of all the individuals crossing through the POE in 2017, reached a new record high after a 14.5 percent increase over 2016.

Table 6 Tecate Port of Entry – Northbound Individual Crossings Total Individual Crossings Total Passengers Total Passengers Pedestrians Year (Total Passengers and (Private Vehicles) (Buses) Pedestrians) Value % Change Value % Change Value % Change Value % Change 1998 3,226,908 - 2,969,038 - 6,642 - 251,228 - 1999 3,302,561 2.3% 3,004,472 1.2% 10,593 59.5% 287,496 14.4% 2000 3,680,416 11.4% 3,380,697 12.5% 11,563 9.2% 288,156 0.2% 2001 2,530,194 -31.3% 2,161,911 -36.1% 9,118 -21.1% 359,165 24.6%

2002 2,806,133 10.9% 2,357,883 9.1% 8,730 -4.3% 439,520 22.4% 2003 3,232,509 15.2% 2,780,878 17.9% 6,707 -23.2% 444,924 1.2% 2004 2,964,291 -8.3% 2,535,024 -8.8% 5,910 -11.9% 423,357 -4.8% 2005 2,534,347 -14.5% 2,056,234 -18.9% 7,067 19.6% 471,046 11.3% 2006 2,386,375 -5.8% 1,829,678 -11.0% 6,713 -5.0% 549,984 16.8% 2007 2,383,017 -0.1% 1,830,661 0.1% 5,066 -24.5% 547,290 -0.5% 2008 2,390,584 0.3% 1,876,615 2.5% 5,933 17.1% 508,036 -7.2%

Individual Statistics 2009 2,153,310 -9.9% 1,649,796 -12.1% 3,805 -35.9% 499,709 -1.6% 2010 2,051,126 -4.7% 1,538,999 -6.7% 4,187 10.0% 507,940 1.6% 2011 2,100,913 2.4% 1,571,780 2.1% 3,821 -8.7% 525,312 3.4% 2012 2,217,293 5.5% 1,512,828 -3.8% 1,723 -54.9% 702,742 33.8% 2013 2,222,060 0.2% 1,469,451 -2.9% 2,224 29.1% 750,385 6.8% 2014 2,347,794 5.7% 1,598,672 8.8% 5,456 145.3% 743,666 -0.9% 2015 2,389,613 1.8% 1,776,948 11.2% 4,306 -21.1% 608,359 -18.2% 2016 2,584,086 8.1% 1,908,413 7.4% 2,068 -52.0% 673,605 10.7% 2017 2,811,309 8.8% 2,039,817 6.9% 39 -98.1% 771,453 14.5% 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.

24 Cross Border Xpress: Border Crossings

Table 7 shows the annual individual crossings through the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) facility. Comparing available data for the two full years of operations (2016 and 2017) this crossing has seen significant growth in the number users as the facility gains more popularity with those seeking convenient access to air travel via the Tijuana International Airport (TIJ). The growth in the number of southbound users may indicate that CBX is likely becoming a more attractive option for travelers looking to access inter-Mexico flights as well as a number of connections Mexico to Asia offered by airline carriers at TIJ.

Table 7 Cross Border Xpress – Individual Crossings

Total Individual Total Northbound Total Southbound Year Crossings Crossers Crossers Value % Change Value % Change Value % Change 2015 ------tatistics

S 2016 1,359,455 - 751,565 - 607,890 - Individual 2017 1,921,989 41.4% 855,362 13.8% 1,066,627 75.5% Note: CBX officially opened in December 2015. The table compares only the two full years of operations. Source: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V., (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1347557/000156459018008605/pac-20f_20171231.htm, Page 43)

Crossborder Trade Statistics 1998-2017:

The majority of binational trade in the region occurs via commercial trucks that cross the border through the Otay Mesa–Mesa de Otay POE. The Tecate POE, which also processes commercial trucks, accommodated about 2 percent of the total trade value via truck through the region’s land POEs. The U.S. Department of Transportation also reports commercial rail trade figures for the San Ysidro POE, which now operates solely as an export facility.

In addition to operational improvements to make commercial processing more efficient, potential improvements to existing commercial processing infrastructure have been identified at the Otay Mesa POE by the General Services Administration6. Other potential improvements and expansions of commercial processing infrastructure include a possible rehabilitation of the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway (promoted primarily by private entities) as well as the State Route 11/Otay Mesa East project lead by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), which has obtained a presidential permit to construct a new port of entry to the east of the existing POE in Otay Mesa.

6 https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/regions/welcome-to-the-pacific-rim-region-9/land-ports-of-entry/otay-mesa- land-port-of-entry

25 Otay Mesa–Mesa de Otay Port of Entry: Trade

The Otay Mesa POE continues to rank third among all U.S-Mexico border crossings in terms of the dollar value of total trade via commercial trucks and ranks second with regard to the total volume of truck crossings in 2017. The POE is surpassed only by the Laredo–Nuevo Laredo POE in Texas, which operates a system of multiple toll bridges with lanes dedicated to commercial trucks and rail movements, as well as the El Paso–Ciudad Juárez POE in Texas, which also operates separated bridge structures dedicated to processing trucks. Amongst the California-Mexico border POEs Otay Mesa remains the busiest commercial border crossing.

Table 8 shows the annual U.S.- Mexico truck trade that occurs through the Otay Mesa POE and is presented as the total trade value in U.S. dollars. After a slight decrease in 2016, 2017 was yet another record year in terms of the value of total trade via truck Otay Mesa at nearly $42.8 billion. This represents a 2.4 percent increase over 2016. In 2017, exports by truck accounted for nearly 36 percent of the total trade value moving through the POE and the value of exports has been increasing steadily for the last eight years, reaching a new record high of approximately $15.3 billion.

Table 8 Otay Mesa Port of Entry – Trade by Truck Total Trade by Truck Exports by Truck Imports by Truck Year (Exports and Imports) Value % Change Value % Change Value % Change 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% 2007 $30,696,517,719 7.3% $9,939,099,890 0.0% $20,757,417,829 11.2% Mexico Trade Trade Mexico

- 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% U.S. U.S. 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% 2014 $38,839,226,951 8.6% $13,948,839,299 8.8% $24,890,387,652 8.5% 2015 $42,337,010,215 9.0% $14,209,637,521 1.9% $28,127,372,694 13.0% 2016 $41,776,831,078 -1.3% $14,824,100,596 4.3% $26,952,730,482 -4.2% 2017 $42,761,463,784 2.4% $15,286,452,731 3.1% $27,475,011,053 1.9% Note: These figures are nominal and have not been adjusted for inflation. 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.

26 Tecate-Tecate Port of Entry: Trade

The Tecate POE continues to accommodate trade transported by truck and there has been no commercial rail trade activity reported at this POE since 2008. As shown in Table 9, the total trade by truck through the Tecate POE has decreased by 37 percent since its peak level in 2007 when it processed almost $1.2 billion down to almost $749 million in 2017. The year-over-year change from 2016 to 2017 reflect an increase of 6.8 percent – mostly attributed to an increase in the total value of exports.

Table 9 Tecate Port of Entry – Trade by Truck Total Trade by Truck Exports by Truck Imports by Truck Year (Exports and Imports) Value % Change Value % Change Value % Change 1998 $886,485,462 - $413,826,332 - $472,659,130 - 1999 $984,718,335 11.1% $468,007,379 13.1% $516,710,956 9.3% 2000 $920,176,520 -6.6% $432,768,494 -7.5% $487,408,026 -5.7% 2001 $850,093,767 -7.6% $385,793,569 -10.9% $464,300,198 -4.7%

2002 $950,062,252 11.8% $461,317,587 19.6% $488,744,665 5.3% 2003 $897,933,362 -5.5% $410,793,578 -11.0% $487,139,784 -0.3% 2004 $1,003,823,069 11.8% $465,119,844 13.2% $538,703,225 10.6% 2005 $1,152,246,335 14.8% $532,658,355 14.5% $619,587,980 15.0% 2006 $1,191,948,673 3.4% $571,135,015 7.2% $620,813,658 0.2% 2007 $1,194,532,553 0.2% $595,403,763 4.2% $599,128,790 -3.5% Mexico Trade Trade Mexico

- 2008 $1,115,736,675 -6.6% $546,484,361 -8.2% $569,252,314 -5.0% 2009 $917,489,394 -17.8% $412,209,272 -24.6% $505,280,122 -11.2% U.S. U.S. 2010 $942,505,700 2.7% $431,292,772 4.6% $511,212,928 1.2% 2011 $752,430,102 -20.2% $306,458,194 -28.9% $445,971,908 -12.8% 2012 $606,709,871 -19.4% $263,210,526 -14.1% $343,499,345 -23.0% 2013 $673,739,012 11.0% $302,255,076 14.8% $371,483,936 8.1% 2014 $655,943,111 -2.6% $280,428,243 -7.2% $375,514,868 1.1% 2015 $680,247,882 3.7% $270,844,464 -3.4% $409,403,418 9.0% 2016 $701,259,349 3.1% $269,559,080 -0.5% $431,700,269 5.4% 2017 $748,962,080 6.8% $304,315,751 12.9% $444,646,329 3.0% Note: These figures are nominal and have not been adjusted for inflation. 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.

27 San Ysidro–Puerta México Port of Entry: Trade

The San Ysidro POE currently accommodates trade transported by rail after transferring all commercial truck operations to the Otay Mesa POE in 1995. As shown in Table 10, the total trade by rail decreased by nearly one-third from 2016 to 2017. The peak year for trade by rail at this POE was in 2012 when it processed nearly $264.2 million.

Table 10 San Ysidro Port of Entry – Trade by Rail Total Trade by Rail Exports by Rail Imports by Rail Year (Exports and Imports) Value % Change Value % Change Value % Change 1998 $43,398,623 - $43,096,821 - $301,802 - 1999 $61,628,528 8.4% $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% 2007 $217,230,963 23.5% $216,869,666 23.6% $361,297 -2.0% Mexico Trade Trade Mexico

- 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% U.S. U.S. 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% 2014 $150,509,445 -24.9% $150,375,217 -24.9% $134,228 3354.1% 2015 $88,337,029 -41.3% $88,337,029 -41.3% $0 -100.0% 2016 $150,644,223 70.5% $150,644,223 70.5% $0 0.0% 2017 $101,974,861 -32.3% $101,974,861 -32.3% $0 0.0% Note: These figures are nominal and have not been adjusted for inflation. 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.