### Addressing Mobility Issues in Tijuana’s Industrial City
Concerns are mounting over severe traffic congestion in Tijuana’s Industrial City. Aram Hoodoyan Navarro, President of the Tijuana and Tecate Customs Brokers Association, has emphasized the urgent need for a thorough reengineering of Industrial Boulevard to alleviate significant delays faced by drivers. Some motorists experience delays of up to 90 minutes just to navigate out of this critical thoroughfare.
Despite anticipated improvements following the completion of federal projects such as the elevated viaduct and the Otay II border crossing entrance, Hoodoyan Navarro insists that more immediate and localized interventions are necessary. The prolonged wait times highlight the inadequacy of current infrastructure to accommodate high traffic volumes, particularly from cargo trucks.
Plans for enhancing vehicle flow in the area have been in the pipeline for decades, targeting the mitigation of bottlenecks caused by heavy truck and commuter traffic. Notably, revenue generated from the regularization of foreign-origin vehicles is intended to fund pothole repairs, suggesting that these funds should prioritize vital sectors like Otay.
Hoodoyan Navarro advocates for substantial enhancements in road quality, signaling infrastructure, and overall street conditions to support the significant foreign investment in the area. He also noted a lack of engagement with the incoming municipal government to address these infrastructure and mobility issues effectively, though ongoing efforts through the Tijuana Economic Development Council (CDT) and the Tijuana Business Coordinating Council (CCE) aim to facilitate necessary repairs.
The federal government has also invested in modernizing Tijuana’s customs infrastructure, including new non-intrusive inspection equipment like x-rays and additional lanes for both imports and exports. While these developments are commendable, the broader traffic system within the city remains in dire need of comprehensive upgrades.
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