California Infrastructure Crisis Looms

Airport development and expansion is on hold after 9/11, even though air travel is increasing rapidly.

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May 21, 2002, 6:00 AM PDT

"Passenger traffic is picking up again, but as it regains momentum, plans for new or expanded airports to serve California have stalled, and given the long time frame for such projects, it could create a big air traffic jam within a few years.While the looming airport crunch isn't as apparent to most Californians as other infrastructure deficiencies, state and local planners see the day -- in the not-too-distant future -- when the number of flights available in the state will be, in effect, rationed."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Dan Walters: New infrastructure crisis looms as California airport projects stall

Monday, May 20, 2002 in The Sacramento Bee

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