Evan Bayh: “I believe the chairwoman and ranking member are aware of the air traffic congestion and capacity issues facing the…”

“I believe the chairwoman and ranking member are aware of the air traffic congestion and capacity issues facing the Chicago area. Not only are these important issues for the national aviation system, but for the greater Chicagoland area as well. I thank the chairwoman and the ranking member for the attention given to this regional and national dilemma. As you know, the Chicago area desperately needs additional airport capacity. I believe the Gary/Chicago Airport is capable of immediately providing the capacity needed to relieve Chicago's O'Hare and Midway Airports. I continue my longstanding support for the Gary/Chicago Airport as an integral part of the solution to meet the air traffic needs of the region. I am working closely with my colleagues Senator Lugar, Congressman Visclosky in the House of Representatives, Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon, and with local officials in Indiana to ensure that the Gary/Chicago Airport is included in any discussions at the federal level about how to relieve air traffic congestion in the Chicago region.”