Transportation Systems

SS8G2 The student will explain how the Interstate Highway System, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, and Georgia’s deepwater ports, and the railroads help drive the state’s economy. a. Explain how the four transportation systems interact to provide domestic and international goods to the people of Georgia. b. Explain how the four transportation systems interact to provide producers and service providers in Georgia with national and international markets. c. Explain how the four transportation systems provide jobs for Georgians.

Interstate Supports the ports Can transport goods to most US markets Can transport goods to ports Trucking industry creates jobs Connects cities enabling workers/materials to move more quickly

Sea Ports 2 Deepwater ports 2 Inland Barge Terminals Savannah Brunswick Bainbridge and Columbus Container Cargo auto heavy equipment agricultural products Ports have infrastructure support of the interstate system and the rail road system.

How does the interstate system support the ports? A look at Georgia’s transportation system: Deepwater ports: Savannah Brunswick Inland Barge Terminals: Columbus Bainbridge US Interstate System: I20 I75 I85 I95 They all interconnect in order to make the impact that transportation does for our economy.

Sea Ports receive support from infrastructure. Rail road connections Interstate system connections

Rail Roads Supports the Sea ports. Can transport goods to most us markets. Can transport goods to ports. Transportation industry.

Airports Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport 16 Cargo lines operate out of the airport Receives imports/exports Busiest airport in the world Delta Airlines Largest employment center in Georgia Direct impact on economy