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Vision 2015: Arizona’s International Port of Entry System Prepared for: Arizona-Mexico Commission Prepared by: Ramírez Advisors Inter-National, LLC.
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Vision 2015: Arizona’s International Port of Entry SystemPrepared for:Arizona-Mexico CommissionPrepared by:Ramírez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
“Our ports of entry with Mexico are a critical component of Arizona’s economy and security. We must do all we can to make them the best they can be to foster the growth, development and security of the region.” Governor Janice K. BrewerState of Arizona Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Key factors impacting the border • Border wait times increasing, in excess of 45 minutes in 24-hour cycle • 2 to 3 hour wait times are common! • Increased documentary requirements • Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative • Outdate infrastructure with enhanced requirements • Southbound inspections and SIAVE Program • “Negative perception” of the border • Economic slowdown disincentive to travel Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Arizona’s border in 2008 *Data Source: US Bureau of Transportation Statistics Ramírez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Arizona POE’s: 6-year Trends Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Statistical Highlights Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Overview of Port of Entry Projects: • San Luis I • San Luis II • Lukeville • Nogales West (Mariposa) • Douglas
San Luis I Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
San Luis I Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
San Luis I – The Solution Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
San Luis II Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
San Luis II CBP Inspection Facilities MX US ADOT/FMCSA Safety Inspection Picture taken April, 09 Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
San Luis II Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Lukeville Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Lukeville Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Lukeville – The Solution Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Nogales West “Mariposa” Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Nogales West “Mariposa” Cattle Pens Mexican Inspection Southbound Northbound MX US Inspection US FAST Lanes ADOT N Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Mariposa – Groundbreaking October 22, 2009 Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Mariposa – Construction Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Mariposa – The Solution Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Mariposa – AARA Impacts Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Douglas Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Douglas – The Solution Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Southb0und Inspections/SIAVE • Every border community is reporting increasing wait times for southbound traffic in excess of 30 minutes • Challenges: • Lack of adequate facilities • Insufficient staffing • Need to address increased traffic congestion and downtown traffic and pedestrian safety • Aduanas is about to deploy SIAVE program at all Sonora ports of entry • Double inspection of vehicles within a few yards of each other Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Southbound Delays - Douglas 30 min. Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Southbound Delays – San Luis MX US Southbound delays Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC
Arizona-Mexico Commission 1700 West Washington, 1st Floor Phoenix, Arizona 85007 (602) 542-1345 www.azmc.org