摘要: |
Delays and congestion have plagued O'Hare for more than 30 years,in spite of regulatory intervention. Controls on landing slots and schedules have temporarily brought some relief, but they do not accommodate demand and can stifle competition. In 2001, the City developed the OMPa proposal to build one new runway, relocate three existing runways, extend two others, and complete other infrastructure improvements designed to increase the efficiency and capacity of OHare. The OMP is estimated at $6.6 billion1 in 2001 dollars. In addition to the OMP, the OHare 20-year Master Plan also includes the Capital Improvement Program (ongoing maintenance projects such as resurfacing a runway at an estimated cost of $4.1 billion) and the World Gateway Program (additional gates and terminals on the east side of OHare at an estimated cost of $2.6 billion). The total estimated cost of the OHare 20-year Master Plan is $13.3 billion. Exhibit B contains further information on OHares 20-year Master Plan. |