OTAY MESA
Border Crossing Project
Presentation made at
California PATH
Program-Wide Meeting
October 24th, 2002
Tony Brennan
Overview / Motivation
• TEA 21 Grant –
– Border Crossing Technology Demonstration
• New Direction at Stakeholder Meeting –
– Nov. 6, 2001 CHP Facility at Otay Mesa
• March 22, 2002, US-Mexico Agreement
• Coordinate with National and Regional
Border Crossing Activities
TEA 21 Grant
FY 2000 Application
Federal Funds $1,000,000.00
State match Funds 250,000.00
Total Project $1,250,000.00
“Otay Mesa Border Crossing/ITS
Commercial Vehicle Technology Demonstration”
TEA 21 Grant
Proposed Project Plan
1. Develop Concept Plan
– Hold Focus Group meeting
2. Develop System Architecture
– System Operational Requirements
– Functional Design
3. System Design Development and Unit Test
4. Install, Integration and System Test
5. System Demonstration and Evaluation
“Otay Mesa Border Crossing ITS Commercial
Vehicle Technology Demonstration”
• Objective of Demo:
– Deploy and evaluate the systems application of
proven ITS technologies to the efficient mass
movement of trade through the international
border
– Use DSRC / GPS / Transponders & Internet based
trade corridor information systems and dedicated
lanes
– Satisfy specified requirements for the weight,
safety, security, Identification and Verify movement
of goods across border
“Otay Mesa Border Crossing ITS
Commercial Vehicle Technology
Demonstration”
• Magnitude:
– Otay Mesa Border Crossing – Largest
commercial California /Mexico crossing
– Volume of Trucks: by year 2020 the volume
of trucks crossing Otay Mesa is estimated to
increase to 2.9 million / yearly at a
commercial value of $157.9 billion
– An increase of 297% over 1995 volumes
CALTRANS / PATH / CCIT
Task Order 4300 August 1, 2001
• Project started: August 27, 2001
– Subcontract to TRANSCORE
– Response to CCIT general RFP
• Kick off meeting on September 18th, 2001
– Results: A Project Management Plan
was adopted
• Meeting of November 6th, 2001
– Project Overview Presented
- Participation of 30 people from 22 different
agencies and organizations
Outcome of
November 6th , 2001 Meeting
• Program management made the
following program adjustments:
– Amended subcontract February 2002 to
increase background data collection effort
– Hold additional stakeholder meetings by
either:
– Value analysis method
– Scaled down version of Value Analysis
method
Project Schedule
OTAY MESA
Border Crossing Project
OTAY MESA
Border Crossing Project
Smart Border: 22 Point Agreement U.S. - Mexico Border Partnership Action Plan
http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/usmxborder/22points.html
Secure Infrastructure
1 . Long Term Planning Develop and implement a long-term strategic plan that ensures a coordinated physical and
technological infrastructure that keeps pace with growing cross-border traffic.
2. Relief of Bottlenecks Develop a prioritized list of infrastructure projects and take immediate action to relieve
bottlenecks.
3. Infrastructure Protection Conduct vulnerability assessments of trans-border infrastructure and communications and
transportation networks to identify and take required protective measures.
4. Harmonize Port of Entry Operations Synchronize hours of operation, infrastructure improvements, and traffic flow
management at adjoining ports of entry on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
5. Demonstration Projects Establish prototype smart port of entry operations.
6. Cross-Border Cooperation Revitalize existing bilateral coordination mechanisms at the local, state, and federal levels
with a specific focus on operations at border crossing points.
7. Financing Projects at the Border Explore joint financing mechanism to meet the main development and infrastructure
needs.
OTAY MESA Border Crossing Project
Smart Border: 22 Point Agreement U.S. - Mexico Border Partnership Action Plan
Secure Flow of People
8. Pre-Cleared Travelers Expand the use of the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) dedicated
commuter lanes at high-volume ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border.
9. Advanced Passenger Information Establish a joint advance passenger information exchange mechanism for flights
between Mexico and U.S. and other relevant flights.
10. NAFTA Travel Explore methods to facilitate the movement of NAFTA travelers, including dedicated lanes at high-volume
airports.
11. Safe Borders and Deterrence of Alien Smuggling Reaffirm mutual commitment to the Border Safety Initiative and action
plan for cooperation on border safety, established in June 2001. Enhance authorities and specialized institutions to as sist,
save and advise migrants, as well as those specialized on curbing the smuggling of people. Expand Alien Smuggling and
Trafficking Task Force. Establish a law enforcement liaison framework to enhance cooperation between U.S. and Mexican
federal agencies along the U.S. - Mexico border.
12. Visa Policy Consultations Continue frequent consultations on visa policies and visa screening procedures. Share
information from respective consular databases.
13. Joint Training Conduct joint training in the areas of investigation and document analysis to enhance abilities to detect
fraudulent documents and break up alien smuggling rings.
14. Compatible Databases Develop systems for exchanging information and sharing intelligence.
15. Screening of Third-Country Nationals Enhance cooperative efforts to detect, screen, and take appropriate measures to
deal with potentially dangerous third-country nationals, taking into consideration the threats they may represent to security.
OTAY MESA Border Crossing Project
Smart Border: 22 Point Agreement U.S. - Mexico Border Partnership Action Plan
Secure Flow of Goods
16. Public/Private-Sector Cooperation Expand partnerships with private sector trade groups and importers/exporters to
increase security and compliance of commercial shipments, while expediting clearance processes.
17. Electronic Exchange of Information Continue to develop and implement joint mechanisms for the rapid exchange of
customs data.
18. Secure In-Transit Shipments Continue to develop a joint in-transit shipment tracking mechanism and implement the
Container Security Initiative.
19. Technology Sharing Develop a technology sharing program to allow deployment of high technology monitoring devices
such as electronic seals and license plate readers.
20. Secure Railways Continue to develop a joint rail imaging initiative at all rail crossing locations on the U.S.-Mexico border.
21. Combating Fraud Expand the ongoing Bilateral Customs Fraud Task Force initiative to further joint investigative activities.
22. Contraband Interdiction Continue joint efforts to combat contraband, including illegal drugs, drug proceeds, firearms, and
other dangerous materials, and to prevent money laundering.
OTAY MESA
Border Crossing Project
User Needs Assessment
Otay Mesa ITS Border Crossing
Commercial Vehicle Processing System
Technology Demonstration
Approach
• Trade Processing & Border Crossing
Document Collection & Review
• Identification of Public & Private Sector
Stakeholders
• Prioritization of User Needs
– Pre-Arrival
– Border Operations
– Enforcement
Project Objective
Develop and evaluate a regional freight mobility
system utilizing proven ITS technologies and
standards for the efficient movement of trade
through the international border, including:
– Data interchange & credentials
– Positive identification of vehicles, containers, &
drivers
– Monitoring the security of preprocessed containers
– Monitoring the movement of vehicles, cargo, &
drivers
– Preprocessing of border crossing credentials
– Screening of safe & legal vehicles, cargo, & drivers
Stakeholders Involved
USDA Mexican Customs San Diego Dialogue Regional
Manufacturers &
USF&W Caltrans U.S. Customs CANACAR Maquilladora
CHP Regulatory & INS Trade
NAFTA
Enforcement Organizations
Corridor.com
FHWA Organizations
Otay Mesa Western
Port of San Diego Border Maquilladora Trade
Commercial Association
Vehicle
DOE FDA
Process
Confederacion Nacional De
Transportistas Mexicanos
FHWA ITS
Planning CASAS Brokers & IAB International
JHUAPL Organizations Carriers Automated Brokers
International
Brokerage
Priority SANDAG DIMEX Freight
Corridor Systems
Camacho Brokers
CVO
Needs/Gap/Value Analysis
• Determine Needs from existing documents
• Validate & prioritize needs with stakeholder
interviews
• Determine existing capabilities & processes
• Identify gaps between current processes
and need and prioritize gaps
• Identify candidate technologies or
approaches to address gaps
• Value Analysis Workshop
List of Source Documents
No Source Document Relevance
1 Application for the National Corridor Planning and Development Program and Coordinated Border High
Infrastructure Program, Otay Mesa Border Crossing ITS Commercial Vehicle Processing Technology
Demonstration, Caltrans, Nov. 1999
2 CVISN and National ITS Architecture Alignment, JHUAPL, Enclosure to SSD/PL-01-0358, June 2001 High
3 Southern California Priority Corridor ITS Strategic Deployment Plan, Final Draft, TCC (PB Farradyne and High
TransCore), January 1998
4 Otay Mesa Border Crossing ITS Commercial Vehicle Processing Technology Demonstration Project, Border High
Crossing Preliminary Operational Requirements Report, TransCore ITS, Oct. 31, 2001
5 Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) Dedicated Short Range Communications High
(DSRC) Interface Requirements, Preliminary POR-96-6987 April 2, 1996
6 Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) Use of DSRC in the CVISN Pilot Project High
Preliminary White Paper June 4, 1997
7 Presentation Use of DSRC for CVISN System Nov 1996 High
8 CVISN Roadside Electronic Screening, (Presentation), [December 2001] High
9 Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) Electronic Screening Functional Medium
Specifications and Conceptual Design, JHUAPL, POR-01-7327 V1.0, Baseline Version, July 2001
List of Source Documents
No Source Document Relevance
10 Commercial Vehicle Information Systems Network (CVISN) Operational Concept Document, Part 1: Medium
Operational Concept Overview, JHUAPL, Preliminary, PDO-95-006, January 31, 1995
11 Multi-Application DSRC International Border Test, Ronald K. Char, JHUAPL, 2001 Medium
12 Understanding ITS/CVO Technology Applications, Student Manual Course 3, USDOT, Jan. 1999 (March 15, Medium
1999)
13 User and Systems Requirements Document for the Commercial Vehicle Information Exchange Window Medium
(CVIEW) System, JHUAPL, POR-99-7289, P.1, June 2001
14 Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) Recommendations for Primary Medium
Identifiers, JHUAPL, Preliminary Version P1.0, White Paper, June 23,1999
15 Introductory Guide to CVISN, JHUAPL, POR-99-7186, Preliminary Version P.2, February 2000 Medium
16 Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) Presentation, JHUAPL, Medium
[December 2001]
17 Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) Roadside Electronic Screening, Medium
Preliminary, White Paper, July 1998
18 Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System and Commercial Vehicle Information Exchange Medium
Window (CVIEW) Carrier, Vehicle, and Driver Snapshots; Baseline Version, White Paper, August 2001
List of Source Documents
No Source Document Relevance
19 Commercial Vehicle Information Systems Network (CVISN) Architecture Specification, Volume 1: Low
Architecture Overview, (JHUAPL), Draft, PSE-95-126, July 18, 1995
20 CVISN Guide to Credentials Administration, JHUAPL, POR-99-7192, Preliminary Version P.2, August 2000 Low
21 Introduction to ITS/CVO (Participant Manual, Course 1), USDOT, Version 2.2, August 1999 Low
22 CVISN Student Course CVO Technologies Version 2.0 January 1999 Low
23 ITS/CVO Technical Project Management for Non-Technical Managers (Participant Guide), USDOT, July 1998 Low
24 CVISN Guide to Electronic Screening, POR-99-7193, Draft Version D.1, JHUAPL, October 28, 1999` Low
25 Stephens City, Virginia Weigh Station Electronic Screening System Troubleshooting & Repair, JHUAPL, Low
Draft Version D.1, White Paper, September 8, 2000
26 Extensible Markup Language (XML) in CVISN, JHUAPL, Draft Version D1.0, White Paper, January 21, 2000 Low
27 CVISN Guide to Integration and Test, JHUAPL, POR-99-7194, Draft Version D.1, May 2001 Low
28 CVISN Guide to Phase Planning & Tracking, JHUAPL, POR-99-7189, Version P.1, March 9, 2000 Low
List of Source Documents
No Source Document Relevance
29 CVISN Guide to Program and Project Planning, JHUAPL, Preliminary Version P.1, September 23, 1999 Low
30 CVISN Guide to Safety Information Exchange, JHUAPL, POR-99-7191, Draft Version D.1, March 2000 Low
31 CVISN Guide to Top-Level Design, JHUAPL, POR-99-7187, Baseline Version V 1.0, February 2001 Low
32 SAFER System Overview (Presentation), JHUAPL, [December 2001] Low
33 Otay Mesa Border Crossing Briefing, M. Krueger, TransCore, Dec. 5, 2001 ???
34 FHWA Binational Border Transportation Planning and Programming Study, Task 9: Port of Entry Case High
Studies, Barton-Aschman La Empresa, March 20, 1998
35 Northwest International Trade Corridor documents ???
List of Source Documents
No Source Document Relevance
36 CANACAR SAAIT Brief of 7/01 ???
37 Otay Mesa Border Crossing Project Overview Brief ???
38 DSRC DRAFT Standard ASTM Draft-7 specification ???
39 FHWA (BAH) Integrated Border Crossing System (IBCS) Concept ???
40 U.S. Customs Service (USCS) Web Site (www.customs.gov): High
- Border Release Advanced Screening & Selectivity (BRASS) System,
- Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) System
- Automatic Commercial System (ACS)
- International Trade Data System (ITDS)
- National Customs Automation Process (NCAP)
- Automated Broker Interface (ABI) System
41 International Trade Data System (ITDS) Web Site (www.itds.treas.gov) High
42 FHWA Evaluation of Travel Methods to Support Mobility Performance Monitoring: International Border Crossing ???
Truck Travel Time for 2001 (April 2002)
List of Project Stakeholders
Organization Contact Telephone Notes
Operators of the Border System - Regulatory/Enforcement/Operations
Caltrans, District 11 Joel Haven 858-467-3000 Responsible for Traffic Operations
California Highway Patrol (CHP) Hector Paredes 619-671-3000 Responsible for commercial
Commercial Vehicle Operations vehicle processing at Otay Mesa
(CVO) Inspection Facility
California Highway Patrol (CHP) Steve Vaughn 916-445-3253 Responsible for CHP CVO Security
CVO Security Planning
Department of Energy (DOE) Michael O’Connell 202-586-9311 Responsible for management and
security of HAZMAT freight
movements throughout North
America
Food and Drug Administration Responsible for ensuring health
(FDA) and safety of products by testing
product samples
INS, San Diego Adele Fasano adele.j.fasano@usdoj.gov Responsible for driver processing
William Ward william.b.ward@usdoj
Mexican Customs Julio Lamas 66-242200 Responsible for Mexican trade
processing
Port of San Diego Responsible for trade operations
at the Port of San Diego
List of Project Stakeholders
Organization Contact Telephone Notes
Tijuana, Mexico Customs Director J. Vargas Coello 526-624-2200 Responsible for Mexican trade
processing
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Responsible for protecting U.S.
natural resources and preventing
illegal importation of endangered
species
US Department of Agriculture Responsible for processing of
(USDA) produce across the border
U.S. Customs Service (USCS) Steve Blackburn 619-671-8934 Responsible for U.S. trade
John King 619-671-8276 processing
Users of the Border System - Brokers/Carriers
Camacho Brokers Fernando Camacho 619-661-6311 Responsible for the generation of
trade transaction credentials
CASAS International Brokerage John Jolliffe 619-661-6162 Responsible for the generation of
trade transaction credentials
Confederacion Nacional De Fernando Gonzalez 619-661-6311 Responsible for the generation of
Transportistas Mexicanos trade transaction credentials
DIMEX Freight Systems Armando Freir 619-661-0135 Commercial Carrier
IAB International Automated Carolyn Goding 619-661-6464 Responsible for the generation of
Brokers trade transaction credentials
List of Project Stakeholders
Organization Contact Telephone Notes
Trade Organizations
CANACAR Rogelio Badillo 0115266-231104 Responsible for Mexican trade
with the US
NAFTA Corridor.com Xavier Hermosillo 213-623-8274 Responsible for regional NAFTA
coordination
Regional Manufactures and Responsible for moving freight
Maquilladora across the border
San Diego Dialogue Charles Nathanson 619-534-7436 Responsible for cross border
relationships
Western Maquilladora Trade Dale Robinson 619-234-9682 Responsible for regional trade
Association coordination
ITS and Transportation Planning Organizations
FHWA ITS Gloria Stoppenhagen 213-202-3955 Responsible for regional ITS
projects
SANDAG Elisa Arias 619-595-5336 Responsible for regional
Héctor Vanegas transportation planning
Priority Corridor CVO Committee Michael Morgan 619-871-3002 Responsible for ITS CVO
Deployment planning
Johns Hopkins University Applied Anne Gugel Responsible for CVISN
Physics Laboratory architecture and deployment
support
List of Operational Needs
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Needs/Gap/Value Analysis
Purpose
• Verify the User Needs
– User Needs
– Regulatory Agency Needs
– Operational Requirements
– Operational Concepts
• Prioritize the User Needs
Overview of Tasks
Operational
Requirements
Needs/Gap/Value Analysis
Concept of
Operations
Functional
Specification
Progra Detailed
Cost
m Design &
Estimate
Review Dev
Preliminary Concept of
Operations
Otay Mesa ITS Border Crossing
Commercial Vehicle Processing System
Technology Demonstration
Purpose
• Establish functional performance
characteristics based on user needs
and stakeholder input
• Deploy & demonstrate selective ITS
Technologies
• Accommodate the critical Operational
Requirements
Scope
• Demonstrate specific:
– Freight processing functions
– Operational processes
– ITS technologies
• Creating a secure “fast lane” for
processing pre-approved freight
transactions ~ “Smart Border”
Smart Border Scope
* Provide an infrastructure that keeps pace with
secure, safe, and legal trade regulations as well
as cost effective commerce between Mexico
and the US
* Provide the secure flow of vehicles, drivers &
cargo associated with the processing of pre-
approved freight transactions through a “Smart
Border”
* Provide for the secure flow of pre-approved
goods through a “Smart Border”
Freight Management System Process
Electronic Credentials
•Carrier Registration
Regulator
•Vehicle Registration
Processing
•Driver Registration Transaction Safety
Service Information of
•Safe & Legal Status Screening
Vehicle, Driver
•Transponder Serial No. Center
Cargo
•E-Seal Serial No. .
US Entry
•Cargo/Transaction ID No.
•Valid Permits
Detection &
Identification Positive ID Border Clearance
Vehicle Sensors Report •Vehicle •Event Recorded
•Transponder •Cargo •Event Web Display
•Driver *Carriers
•CCTV
•Safe & Legal *Shippers
•Loops & Separators Detection Status
•Weight
•Treadles
? *Brokers
*Regulators
Traffic Situation Traffic
*DOT/FHWA
Report Management
Center
Operational Requirements
• Enhance the Efficient, Safe & Legal movement
of trade goods throughout the Otay Mesa
economic trade zone
• Provide for an integrated trade goods
movement capability-a regional Freight Mobility
System
• Provide “tailored” user services & information
for the stakeholders-CVTIS
System Functionality
1. Freight Management ~ Regional Service Center
2. Positive Detection & Identification ~ Sensors
3. Transaction Processing ~ Primary Inspection
4. Inspection Facility Processing ~ Secondary
Inspections
5. Transaction Clearance ~ Release of Transactions
6. Safety Screening ~ Safe & Legal Vehicle Enforcement
7. Traffic Management ~ Screening and Sorting of
Compliant Carriers/Vehicles/Cargo/Drivers
System Functionality & Architecture
Traffic
Private Public
Management
Sector Sector
•Carriers •USCS•INS •TMC
Transaction •FHWA•Caltrans •Sensors
•Brokers
•Producers
Reports •USDA•APHIS •Traffic Control
•Buyers •FDA •CHP ? ?
Freight Transaction Transaction
Management Transaction Processing
Low Clearance
Reports Risk
•AVI Sensors High
Events Risk Cleared
-Tractor Cleared Random
•E-Seal Sensor
-Container Inspection Inspection
Positive Facility Safety
-Security Screening
Detection & ID Processing
•Gate IMS
-Container •Inspection Rpts. Sensors •CHP
•Driver License -Cargo •EPA
•X-Ray
-Picture -Vehicle •VACUS
-Seal •Scale
-Driver •Dock
-Credentials •K-9
Freight Management Function
Transaction Reports Transaction Reports
•Bill of Lading No. •Bill of Lading No.
•Certificate of Origin •Certificate of Origin
•Carrier/Vehicle ID •Carrier/Vehicle ID
•Driver Lic. No. •Container No.
•Weight & Height •Driver Lic. No.
•Transponder No. •Weight & Height
•Seal No. •Security Status
Private Freight Public
Sector Management Sector
•Carriers •USCS •INS
•Brokers •FHWA •Caltrans
•Producers •USDA •APHIS
•Buyers •FDA •CHP
Event Reports
•Location & Lane Transaction Reports
•Date & Time •Location
Positive •Carrier/Vehicle •Date & Time
•Cargo Index •Risk Assessment ?
Detection & ID Transaction
•Authorized Driver •Clearance Status
•Inspection Record Processing
•Security Status
Information Sharing
Positive Detection & Identification
AVI Sensors
-CVISN Registration
-Tractor Mounted
-Positive ID of Freight
*Carrier Management
*Vehicle
-Safe & Legal Status
E-Seal Sensor
Event Reports
-Location
•Location & Lane
-Date & Time
•Date & Time
-Container ID No.
Positive •Carrier/Vehicle
-Security Status
Detection & ID •Cargo Index
* Tampered
•Authorized Driver
* Secure
•Inspection Record
Gate IMS
•Security Status
-Location
-Date & Time
-Container ID No. •Inspection Rpts.
-In-Bond No. -Cargo
-Invoice No. -Vehicle Inspection
-Bill of Lading No. -Seal Facility
Driver License -Driver Processing
-Picture -Credentials
-CDL Status
Electronic & Positive Detections & Identifications
Trade Transaction Processing & Clearance
Transaction Reports
•Bill of Lading No.
•Certificate of Origin
•Carrier/Vehicle ID
•Container No.
•Driver Lic. No.
•Weight & Height
Low Risk
•Security Status ? ?
Freight Transaction Transaction Transaction
Management Processing Clearance
High Risk
Transaction
Cleared
Transaction Random Inspection
•Low Risk Transactions
Inspection •Verify System Security
Facility
Processing
Processing and Trend Analysis
Inspection Facility Processing
? ?
Transaction Transaction
Processing Clearance
High Risk
Transaction
Cleared
Transaction Random Low Risk
Inspection
Positive Inspection
Detection & ID Facility
•Inspection Rpts. Processing
-Cargo Sensors Targets
-Vehicle •X-Ray *Voids & Anomalies
-Seal •VACUS *voids & Anomalies
-Driver •Scale *Weight Discrepancies
-Credentials •Dock *Physical & Credential Check
•K-9 *Explosives & HAZMAT
Complete Processing of All Trade Transactions
Safety Screening
?
Transaction
Clearance
Cleared
Transaction
FHWA 7 CHP Safety EPA
Screening
Criteria
•Legal Weight & Height
•Emissions
•Credentials
•Safety Record
•HAZMAT
•Authorized Driver
Safe & Legal Commercial Vehicle Transportation
Traffic Management
Traffic Sensors
Regional US • Loop Reports
Traffic Management • Video Reports
Center • Smart Loop Reports
• Congestion Reports
• Construction Schedule
• HAZMAT Routs
Traffic
• OS & OW Routs Management
Command
&
Control
Traffic Control
Regional Mexican • Signals
Traffic Management • Ramp Meters
Center Smart Border Crossing • VMS
• Congestion Reports System • Flag Men
• Construction Schedule
• HAZMAT Routs
• OS & OW Routs
Expedited Flow of Pre-Processed,
Low Risk, Trade Transactions
Pilot Project Objectives
• Support the U.S.-Mexico Border Partnership
Agreement of March 22, 2002, The 22 Points
– Secure Infrastructure & Integrated Investment Plan
– Secure Flow of People & Goods
• Accommodate extensive pre-screening of low risk
trade to focus on potential high risk trade – A Risk
Management Plan
• Provide technology to achieve a secure flow of people
& goods across the borders
• Establish a Public-Private Partnership throughout the
region
Secure Infrastructure
• Relief for Traffic “bottlenecks”
• Harmonize Port of Entry Operations
• Establish prototype “Smart” Border
Project
• Revitalize Cross-Border Coordination
• Explore Joint Financing Mechanisms
– U.S. & Mexico
– Public Sector Regulatory Agencies
– Private Sector Freight Handlers
Secure Flow of People
• Pre-Processed Frequent Travelers (SENTRI)
• Safe Borders & Alien Smuggling Deterrence
• Compatible Databases & Information Sharing
• Screening of Third-Country Nationals
• Multi-Tiered Processing of Travelers
– Pre-Processing of Trusted Travelers (Low Risk)
– Identification of Regional Travelers (Medium Risk)
– Processing of Unknown Travelers (High Risk)
Secure Flow of Goods
• Public-Private Partnership
• Electronic Exchange of “Tailored” Information
• Pre-Processing & Targeting of Transactions
• Secure In-Transit Shipments
• Screening & Sorting of Low Risk Transactions
• Technology Interoperability & Sharing
• Secure Roadway & Railway Shipments
• Combat Trade Fraud
• Prevent Contraband Interdiction
Plan of Action
• Focus the Technology Demonstration on the
“Smart Border” Objectives
• Establish a regional Public-Private
Partnership to support “Smart Border”
initiatives
• Develop a proposal to evolve this Project into
a Southern Smart Border Pilot (unsolicited)
• Cooperate and coordinate with the West
Coast Corridor Coalition to establish the
Pacific Rim International Trade Corridor &
Border Crossing System
Program Status
October 2002
Otay Mesa ITS Border Crossing
Commercial Vehicle Processing System
Technology Demonstration
Proposed Project Schedule
Schedule - October 2002