1. Transportation Systems

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

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

9. 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