Stakeholders Working Committee Meeting · 3 Stakeholders Working Committee Meeting Border Innovation Challenge 2nd Edition Format: Quick Pitch Dates: March 9 through May 6 Prize Money:

MUSEO INTERACTIVO EL TROMPO

Stakeholders Working

Committee Meeting

MARCH 5, 2020 TIJUANA

2

Stakeholders Working Committee Meeting

Agenda

○ Border Innovation Challenge

○ Binational Axis and Tijuana Local Development Council

○ Border Dashboard

○ Insights

○ Initiative Progress

○ January Stakeholders Working Committee Meeting Highlights

3


Border Innovation Challenge

○ 2nd Edition

○ Format: Quick Pitch

○ Dates: March 9 through May 6

○ Prize Money: $10,000

○ Participants: anyone with a direct connection to a college or university in the San Diego-Tijuana border region

(student, faculty, staff), self described entrepreneurs in the AI, machine learning and big data environments,

seed and early stage companies and software developers.

4


Binational Axis and Tijuana Development Council (CDT)

○ 8 key objectives:

■ Common agenda with Smart Border Coalition – monitoring and facilitation

■ Ties with San Diego

■ Mexico entry and exit improvements – Umbral de las Americas, Otay East Port of Entry, Puerta

de Mexico

■ Enhance binational entrepreneurship

■ Additional sources of funding for projects

■ Border Dashboard

5


Border Dashboard

○ Task force:

■ Spell out purpose and interest in developing a dashboard.

■ Looking for Key Performance Indicators: measure, target, data source, reporting frequency.

■ Essential to define customer and to be able to maintain the dashboard.

■ Is effort public or private?

■ Compile sources of information: Define “low hanging fruit”. There is already good information from

Caltrans, SANDAG. CBP should be invited to participate. Find out which sources have APIs

(Application Program Interfaces). Should Google become a partner?

6


Border Dashboard

Key Indicators

Wait Times Purpose for crossing

Southbound Travel Directions (“Know

before you Go”)

Pollution levels

Number of trucks on a daily basis Dollars spent by Mexican consumers

on a daily basis

Traffic projections Traffic conditions close to ports

Value of lost time Tax revenues

7


Border Dashboard

○ Collaboration with San Diego State and UABC: Professor Eric G. Frost of the Graduate Program in

Homeland Security and Dr. Alma Navarro, International Relations Professor.

○ We have met with students of the “Imaging and GIS in Disaster Response” course and described the

opportunity (GIS = Geographic Information System).

○ The dashboard will be their trimester project. We anticipate a formal presentation of the first iteration in May.

○ Example of a timely dashboard:

■ https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6

https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6

8


Insights

○ 2019 crossing stats for Otay, San Ysidro and Tecate:

■ Travelers were up 0.7%, far below the 6.5% from 2017 to 2018.

■ Pedestrian crossings were up 12.9% from 2018. Part of this could be due to PedWest being used for a

full calendar year and the launch of the modernized version of PedEast.

■ Passenger vehicles declined 3.25%. Otay Mesa declined 14.6% (vehicles and passengers).

■ Bus use has come down substantially in the last 5 years. We are at 50% of what we had in 2015.

■ CBX stats: 2,897,903 million passengers in 2019, a 28.5% increase over 2018. There were 1,319,275

southbound and 1,578,628 northbound travelers.

9


Insights

○ 2019 crossing stats for Otay, San Ysidro and Tecate, Continued:

■ Trade went from $52.3 billion in 2018 to $50.8 billion in 2019, a 2.9% drop.*

■ Number of trucks at Otay Mesa was down 1.4%, but Tecate was up 5.6%.

*Source: Customs and Border Protection

10

51,307,226 51,367,707

52,275,450

55,670,006

56,048,086

51,000,000

52,000,000

53,000,000

54,000,000

55,000,000

56,000,000

57,000,000

2014.5 2015 2015.5 2016 2016.5 2017 2017.5 2018 2018.5 2019 2019.5

All TravelersALL PORTS (Northbound)

Crossing Statistics

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics and CBX.

0.7% increase

from 2018-2019

11

Crossing Statistics

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics and CBX.

11,075,86611,560,768

12,695,458

14,943,677

16,874,769

0

2,000,000

4,000,000

6,000,000

8,000,000

10,000,000

12,000,000

14,000,000

16,000,000

18,000,000

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

PedestriansALL PORTS (Northbound)

12.9% increase

from 2018-2019

12

Crossing Statistics

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

7,056,0227,382,363

8,279,253

9,435,611

10,799,398

0

2,000,000

4,000,000

6,000,000

8,000,000

10,000,000

12,000,000

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Pedestrian CrossingsSAN YSIDRO PORT OF ENTRY (Northbound)

14.5% increase

from 2018-2019

13

Crossing Statistics


3,411,485

3,504,800

3,361,489

3,391,349

3,569,271

3,250,000

3,300,000

3,350,000

3,400,000

3,450,000

3,500,000

3,550,000

3,600,000

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Pedestrian CrossingsOTAY MESA PORT OF ENTRY (Northbound)

5.2% increase

from 2018-2019

14

Crossing Statistics


608,359

673,605

771,453

837,643

927,472

0

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

700,000

800,000

900,000

1,000,000

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Pedestrian CrossingsTECATE PORT OF ENTRY (Northbound)

10.7% increase

from 2018-2019

15

283,263

1,279,074

1,578,628

0

200,000

400,000

600,000

800,000

1,000,000

1,200,000

1,400,000

1,600,000

1,800,000

2017 2018 2019

Pedestrian CrossingsCBX (Northbound)

Source: CBX. The total for northbound and southbound travelers was 2,897,903 in 2019, a 28.5% increase from 2018.

Crossing Statistics

23.4% increase

from 2018-2019

16

Crossing Statistics


22,277,206

22,395,424

23,130,691

23,305,612

22,549,106

21,600,000

21,800,000

22,000,000

22,200,000

22,400,000

22,600,000

22,800,000

23,000,000

23,200,000

23,400,000

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Personal VehiclesALL PORTS (Northbound)

3.2% decrease

from 2018-2019

17

Crossing Statistics


25,646,073

24,014,192

23,831,138

25,182,134

25,845,348

23,500,000

24,000,000

24,500,000

25,000,000

25,500,000

26,000,000

2014.5 2015 2015.5 2016 2016.5 2017 2017.5 2018 2018.5 2019 2019.5

Personal Vehicle (PV) PassengersSAN YSIDRO PORT OF ENTRY (Northbound)

2.6% increase

from 2018-2019

18

Crossing Statistics


12,225,410

13,583,328 13,600,059

13,318,027

11,372,048

11,000,000

11,500,000

12,000,000

12,500,000

13,000,000

13,500,000

14,000,000

2014.5 2015 2015.5 2016 2016.5 2017 2017.5 2018 2018.5 2019 2019.5

Personal Vehicle (PV) PassengersOTAY MESA PORT OF ENTRY (Northbound)

14.6% decrease

from 2018-2019

19

Crossing Statistics


1,776,948

1,908,418

2,039,817

2,130,145

1,944,890

1,750,000

1,800,000

1,850,000

1,900,000

1,950,000

2,000,000

2,050,000

2,100,000

2,150,000

2014.5 2015 2015.5 2016 2016.5 2017 2017.5 2018 2018.5 2019 2019.5

Personal Vehicle (PV) PassengersTECATE PORT OF ENTRY

8.7% decrease

from 2018-2019

20

Crossing Statistics


90,172

69,18664,837

61,591

45,606

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

2014.5 2015 2015.5 2016 2016.5 2017 2017.5 2018 2018.5 2019 2019.5

Buses ALL PORTS (Northbound)

26% decrease

from 2018-2019

21


Initiative List and Progress

○ Puerta de Mexico demolition

■ We have no formal word yet on time frame (in December, Carlos Rascón, Works Resident from the

Communications and Transportation Ministry, had stated that project would conclude in June of this year).

Investment is estimated at $40 million pesos ($2.1 million), 8 lanes (3.8 yard width), distance of 224 yards. There

will also be a “Center for Traffic Control and Information” that will measure wait times using WiFi technology.

Traffic information to be exchanged between countries. Project is in process of being assigned to a contractor.

○ Export Corridor at Otay Mesa POE

■ We are analyzing the possibility of working with the Tijuana Local Development Council to facilitate the project’s

implementation starting this year. This is a federally driven decision that entails high level conversations with SAT

(customs authority) and INDAABIN (customs buildings owner).

22



○ Tecate Railroad

■ It was agreed that ADMICARGA and Baja Rail would TOGETHER go to SAT to present the finished executive

plan and get formal FINAL authorization for the project. Baja Rail also renewed conversations with MTS to get

approval.

○ Otay East Port of Entry (Otay II)

■ Executive study for the access road to the port in Tijuana has been completed. It will be 8 lanes on Avenida Las

Torres and will follow the power line route. Concession for build out is about to be assigned. Construction could

start in July.

■ Baja California SCT Center Director Felipe Verdugo stated on 2/17 that there are $800 million pesos available to

acquire land for the port itself. Land acquisition will start in April. Baja California’s Urban Infrastructure Secretariat

(SIDURT) has informed us that they have agreed on project leader prerequisites with federal government.

■ Caltrans stated on 2/28 that the traffic innovation analysis has been completed. The next stage will be project

financing.

23



■ 5x5 port, meaning it will have 5 northbound and 5 southbound lanes. Lanes will be reversible, and operational

between 2023 and 2025. The goal is to have 20-minute wait times.

■ The new port will integrate the latest technology in travel control systems and variable tolls, with travel times and

conditions conveyed to travelers well before reaching the port. The idea is to have a DEPENDABLE port.

○ Wait Times: there are potentially 2 wait time measurement projects in store for 2020. One will be paid for by the

California Transportation Commission and the other has been commissioned by the GSA. The Tijuana Local

Development Council has a pilot project approved for funding.

○ Signage: City of Tijuana is working to assign resources to to implement tourism signage for at least 1 district near San

Ysidro POE. The Local Development Council would likely lead the implementation effort.

24



○ Access Roads: CANACAR (Tijuana transportation association) led a group that proposed a new plan for trucks to

access lanes near the Otay Mesa POE. City of Tijuana has started to implement the plan but there are no formal results

yet.

○ Joint Inspection / Unified Cargo Processing: increased communication between Mexican trade groups and

CBP, new access road strategy in Tijuana as well as the opening of a 10th lane on the U.S. side of the border in October

have decreased wait times to levels not seen in years: FAST trucks took an average of 1 hour in the last quarter of 2019

vs. 2-3 hours in the 4th Quarter of 2018. However, wait time volatility continues to be an issue.

25


January Stakeholder Working Committee meeting highlights

○ Ruben Roa-Dueñas, Undersecretary of Economy, Baja California: Relaunch of Commision of

the Calfornias will focus on 6 areas: environment and energy; agriculture; emergency preparedness and

response; economic development and tourism; transportation and infrastructure; and public health. Official

meeting will be in September or October.

○ Miguel Marshall, Director of Economic Improvement Districts, Baja California: The state will

create districts in Tijuana, Ensenada, Mexicali, and Rosarito. It has been working with the San Ysidro Chamber

of Commerce and the City of San Diego for benchmarking purposes. There is a development structure in

place but the initiative must come from citizens.

■ Funding sources: $75 million pesos from the State Government, $60 million pesos from Urban

Infrastructure Secretariat, and $75 million pesos from local governments. Team of urban designers will

also be involved.

26



○ Mario Orso, Caltrans Corridor Director:

■ Applauds Border Innovation Challenge and adds that project leaders must get in touch with agencies for

implementation possibilities.

■ The Commission of the Californias is excellent news but technical support will be critical to its success. We need

short, medium and long term goals.

■ State Route 11 conclusion: $100 million of construction happening today, with another $100 million in 2021 for the

final connection from SR 125 to 905 West (interchange).

■ Fiber optic connection for 20 miles going to the SY border happening now; by 2022 fiber optic connections will be

installed all the way to the CA-BC ports.

■ Caltrans/SANDAG will continue to pursue funding for new port with SB1 and federal resources.

27



○ Caltrans Corridor Director, Cont.:

■ Northbound wait times: Caltrans has secured $1 million to install wait time readers; this money will potentially be

enough to complete the Otay Mesa Port of Entry as well. Contract procurement will go out in the next 3 months.

■ Investment grade revenue study should be completed this year. This is the basis for port financing plan. Staffing

will be an important challenge for the Otay Mesa East POE.

28



○ Venu Sarakki, Sarakki Associates:

■ His company designed 5 SENTRI lanes in the 2000s.

■ In 2018 was awarded a $10 million contract from GSA to implement a variety of operation-enhancing projects at

U.S.’s northern and southern border.

■ Most significant efforts are to develop real-time traffic simulation for efficient port operations, port-specific software

for real time decision making and process baseline for CBP primary and secondary inspection functions.

○ Israel Delgado, CANACAR President, Tijuana Chapter:

■ Collaboration with CBP, SAT and City of Tijuana has helped to reduce average wait times for cargo from 3-4

hours per truck in the 4th Quarter 2018 to a 1-hour average in the 4th Quarter of 2019. Mexico can process trucks

in 12 seconds, whereas the U.S. takes 3 minutes.

29



○ Israel Delgado, Cont.

■ Looking for technology to have real-time wait times.

■ There are approximately 1,000 empty trucks crossing each day – CANACAR has worked with CBP to mandate

the use of emanifest for all empties. This is still being evaluated and if passed will substantially reduce wait times.

■ The more trucks wait in line, the higher the probability of “contamination”.

30



○ Miscellaneous contributions:

■ Ramon Riesgo, GSA: they have the capacity to triple the number of booths / lanes at Tecate once SR 94 is

expanded, but this is likely not going to happen. Limitations for SR 94 expansion are local in nature.

■ Various contributions, CBP group: for northbound new lanes to San Ysidro, only gates 26-28 are operational.

Lanes 29-34 are not being used until Mexico concludes Puerta de Mexico demolition; Ready Lane+All Traffic lane

merger at PedEast was based on 10/12 months of short lines; more agents in SENTRI are justified by paying

customers; for Global Entry card renewal, CBP has expanded the grace period to one year after expiration so

long as the renewal application is sent at least one year in advance.

■ Jason Wells, SY Chamber of Commerce: the consistent and constructive dialogue we have enjoyed, and

depended on, with CBP over many years has not been as effective in the last 5 months - since administrative

changes took place, including the removal of our Assistant Port Director.

■ Baja California Congressman Luis Moreno Hernandez just returned from a trip to the Singapore/Malaysian

border. He sees may similarities. Border expert from Singapore will be here in March. Moreno is planning a trip

to Singapore in May and would welcome any stakeholders.

31


Social Media

@smartbordercali

Smartbordercoalition

smartbordercali

32


Next meeting is at San Diego Foundation on May 7

2020 Meetings:

July 9, Tijuana

September 3, San Diego (San Diego Foundation)

November 5, Tijuana

THANK YOU

33

Crossing Statistics

Source: CBP, Bureau of Transportation Statistics..

3.7% decrease

from 2018-2019

$33,359

$506

$33,864 $32,111

$681

$32,792

$-

$5,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$25,000

$30,000

$35,000

$40,000

Otay Mesa Tecate Totals

Imports from MexicoOTAY MESA AND TECATE PORTS OF ENTRY (in millions $)

2018 2019

3.2% decrease

from 2018-2019

34.5% increase

from 2018-2019

34

Crossing Statistics

Source: CBP, Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

2.8% decrease

from 2018-2019

$18,141

$307

$18,448 $17,627

$373

$18,000

$-

$2,000

$4,000

$6,000

$8,000

$10,000

$12,000

$14,000

$16,000

$18,000

$20,000

Otay Mesa Tecate Totals

Exports to MexicoOTAY MESA AND TECATE PORTS OF ENTRY (in millions $)

2018 2019

2.4% decrease

from 2018-2019

21.5% increase

from 2018-2019

35

Crossing Statistics


2.9% decrease

from 2018-2019

$52,313

$50,792

$50,000

$50,500

$51,000

$51,500

$52,000

$52,500

2018 2019

Trade in Region

OTAY MESA AND TECATE PORTS OF ENTRY (in millions $)

36

Crossing Statistics


1% decrease

from 2018-2019

52,090 56,269 59,128 61,778 65,212

829,581 899,336 929,614 962,577 948,630

883,686 957,621 990,759

1,026,373 1,015,861

0

500,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Trucks - ALL PORTS

Tecate Otay Mesa Totals

Documents

Stakeholders Working Committee Meeting · 3 Stakeholders Working Committee Meeting Border Innovation Challenge 2nd Edition Format: Quick Pitch Dates: March 9 through May 6 Prize Money: