WELCOME TO SMART BORDER COALITION
Our coalition recognizes that the CaliBaja region's interdependence is a cornerstone of its economic vitality. Efficient and secure ports of entry are not just critical—they are essential to maintaining and boosting this prosperity and competitiveness. These crossings support the crucial movement of a diverse and binational workforce, students, medical tourism, and commercial activities.
The SmartBorder Coalition is dedicated to optimizing cross-border mobility through innovative solutions and collaborative efforts. By streamlining border operations and enhancing infrastructure, we aim to reduce wait times, improve safety, and foster economic growth. Our commitment extends to advocating for policies and practices that facilitate smooth and secure border crossings, ensuring that the CaliBaja region remains a thriving hub of international cooperation and commerce.
Join us in our mission to create a smarter, more efficient, and safer border crossing experience for everyone who lives, works, and travels through this vital region. Together, we can drive economic growth, enhance quality of life, and set a benchmark for cross-border collaboration.
MISION
Smart Border Coalition is dedicated to fostering collaborative initiatives and advocating for policies that optimize cross-border mobility, ensuring a secure, efficient, and dignified border crossing experience for legitimate trade and travelers.
VISION
We envision a future where cross-border mobility is seamlessly advanced, transforming borders into gateways of opportunity rather than barriers. Our commitment lies in creating a technologically advanced cross-border environment that promotes economic growth, cultural exchange, and international cooperation.
HOW THE COALITION DOES ITS WORK
Our coalition brings together a diverse array of actors from both sides of the border, including those focused on tourism, the movement of goods and people, law enforcement, immigration, infrastructure, and environmental protection. These organizations collaborate to find creative and practical solutions for improving border efficiency. This effort requires a shared sense of purpose, priorities, planning, and funding. While cultural differences add complexity, they are balanced by a deep awareness of interdependence and numerous profound personal and professional cross-border experiences.
We spearhead innovative ideas to reimagine the border, enhancing both prosperity and security. By pinpointing challenges and creating frameworks for dialogue and information sharing, we foster professional relationships and develop targeted initiatives. The coalition also monitors the implementation of these solutions and, when necessary, assumes an informal governance role, coordinating efforts among governments, quasi-governmental organizations, companies, and civil society groups to achieve shared objectives.
STAKEHOLDER WORKING GROUP MEETINGS
The Smart Border Coalition stakeholder working group serves as a vital binational forum for stakeholders from both sides of the US-Mexico border to convene, collaborate, and exchange ideas. This platform fosters dialogue and facilitates the discussion and proposal of innovative projects aimed at enhancing border efficiency, security, and economic development. Through its inclusive approach, the working group enables stakeholders to collectively address challenges and identify opportunities for cross-border cooperation, contributing to the advancement of smart border initiatives and regional prosperity.
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WHAT DO WE STAND FOR:
EFFICIENT PORTS OF ENTRY
Advocating for fully staffed and operational ports of entry to enhance pedestrian, vehicle, and cargo crossings, promoting safety, efficiency and expedited processing.
MODERNIZED BORDER INFRASTRUCTURE
Supporting the improvement and modernization of border infrastructure to provide a safe, dignified, and expedited crossing experience for all border crossers.
REAL-TIME BORDER WAIT TIMES
Commitment to developing and reporting real-time border wait times, ensuring transparency and assisting travelers in planning their journeys safely and effectively.
BORDER CROSSING BASICS
Providing essential education and information to border crossers, empowering them with knowledge for a smoother and informed border crossing experience.
SMART BORDER TECHNOLOGIES
Advancing the implementation of cutting-edge Smart Border Technologies to enhance safety and efficiency, making border crossings more secure than ever before.
BINATIONAL COLLABORATION
Fostering collaboration and cooperation between organizations on both sides of the border, creating a united front to address challenges and promote shared interests for the benefit of the entire binational community.
BORDER AT A GLANCE
PEDESTRIANS 70,000,000*
2023 CROSSING STATS
2023 VALUE OF GOODS
CARS 30,000,000*
CARGO TRUCKS 1,500,000*
Cali Baja is home to 7 Ports of Entry
