 "We are pleased to initiate this study to explore and identify
unique local benefits of Illinois' aviation system," said IDOT
Secretary Gary Hannig. "Illinois' airport network is one of the
largest and most diverse aviation systems in the nation. The
finished economic study, following federal guidelines, will yield a
thorough analysis of the positive impact of each airport within its
respective community."Wilbur Smith Associates was selected to
conduct the statewide aviation economic impact study and will be
assisted by the firms of Applied Real Estate Analysis; Crawford,
Murphy & Tilly; and Hanson Professional Services. The team will be
in contact with each of the airports and many of the on-airport
businesses to collect data on economic activity.
"This type of review will clearly demonstrate the value of each
airport to the local community and Illinois' economy," said Dr.
Susan Shea, IDOT's director of aeronautics. "The information gained
from the study will provide a benchmark for planning and future
enhancement of the state's overall aeronautics system."
Measuring the individual and collective economic activities stemming
from the airports, including the state's commercial service
facilities, will provide a comprehensive analysis to the public,
government officials and other stakeholders of how the state
benefits from the presence of each Illinois airport.
(List of airports)
[Text from
Illinois
Department of Transportation file received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information]
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