In 1997, the three hospital operations were combined under Indiana law creating a shared staff of over 10,000 employees who could be required to travel between the campuses.
In May 2000, a Health Care Transportation System Franchise Agreement was signed, followed by the People Mover - State of Indiana Airspace Agreement and Lease in November 2000 to allow crossing under the Interstate 65 highway for a period of 25 years [REF].