I realize all the killings been off of revolucion ave., but has the violence cleared up yet?  

I would say it is as safe as ever.  It has never been dangerous for tourists, but there is a much more presence of police now that is keeping the scum off the street.

I recently went during the daytime and I did notice a strong police presence.  It was a light traffic day but I went around 3pm and left by 6pm.  No problems.

Did you drive across or walk and how was the wait to return?

Thanks!

I always walk across it is SOOOOO much faster

http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/

Pedestrian wait time listed on far right.
Updated about every hour.

Thanks for the link!

Good one to have.

Agree with you.
I can't remember the last time I drove across.  It's just been awhile since I've gone down even.

I usually go in the evenings to late night on Fridays or Saturdays.  Have never seen any problems or gotten harassed.

No. The Mexican gov't is at war with the cartels.  There is no end in sight to the violence.

As the cartels get weaker the violence actually gets worse.  That's because as leaders get killed/incarcerated the power vacuum promotes violence among those trying to "move up."

However, tourists are not in danger.  There is an unwritten rule that violence is not allowed in the ZN, on Revolucion, and in other tourist districts.

Going to TJ is safer today than it was several years ago before street lights were added in the ZN, Revolucion was widened, and other civic improvements were made.