Tijuana, BN
Municipality in Baja California
Mexico
Tijuana, BN improves its response to domestic violence threats with Botón Morado mobile app
Fourteen percent of 911 calls in Tijuana involve domestic violence situations. The Botón Morado - Purple Button - app allows women under threat to request police response without making calls. Local dispatchers confirm the nature of the threat, current location, and perpetrator information as officers are on the way. The app assists Tijuana with identifying new domestic violence threats and ensuring compliance with protective orders.
Tijuana, BN
Mexico
Tijuana, BN creates pathways for drug addict reintegration through Luchito bakery program
City officials restarted the Municipal Institute Against Addictions and its work experience program in March 2021. The bakery staffed by over 100 recovering addicts produces bread, tortillas, and doughnuts for the public. This program provides skill-building and work experiences essential for social reintegration. Proceeds from the bakery cover programs offered by the Therapeutic Community for Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration of the Addict.
Tijuana, BN
Mexico
Tijuana, BN encourages early payment of property taxes with Predial Digital 2021 initiative
Fifteen kiosks in public locations allow residents to pay their bills while complying with COVID-19 protocols. Payments completed through these kiosks are eligible for 3% discounts. This discount is in addition to the standard early payment discounts offered each year. Tijuana officials also offered the earliest adopters free insurance covering up to 100,000 pesos of losses from fire and theft.
Tijuana, BN
Mexico
Tijuana, BN works with business community to expand Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the city
City officials partnered with the Cluster Gastro-Turistico de Baja California to install 120 Wi-Fi hotspots in areas with low connectivity. An additional 70 hotspots will be installed by the end of 2021. The project expands Tijuana's connectivity focus from tourist areas to oft-overlooked neighborhoods and schools. Tourism businesses and restaurants benefit from extended connectivity through reliable digital transactions.
Tijuana, BN
Mexico