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About GYPA
 The
Greater Yuma Port Authority, Inc. (GYPA), established September 18, 2000,
is a nonprofit corporation. GYPA was created as a cooperative regional
effort of government entities (Members), within the Yuma County region
for the sole purpose of promoting and developing the new port district
and to ensure the economic wellness of the Yuma County region.
Current Members of GYPA are:
- Yuma County
- City of San Luis
- Cocopah Indian Tribe
- City of Yuma
 The
existing San Luis Port of Entry in San Luis, Arizona, was designed in
the early 1980's and completed in 1984. Even though the Port made improvements
in 1991 by adding dock space and security, it is still not up to today's
standards.
Percentage Increases from 1980 - 2005.
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1980
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2005
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% Change
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Cars
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1.5M
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3.4M
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127%
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Pedestrians
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1.0M
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2.2M
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120%
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Trucks
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13,250
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46,522
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251%
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San Luis is the busiest border crossing and entry in Arizona for cars and pedestrians.
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