Transportation

SS8G2: The student will explain how the Interstate Highway System, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Georgias deepwater ports, and the railroads help drive the states economy.Transportation

Four transportation systemsGeorgia is the center for transportation in the Southeast because of its strategic location.Georgias four transportation systems (air, water, rail, & highway) have been instrumental in the economic growth and development of the state.Savannah began as a major trading port.

Four transportation systemsEach new technological advancement in transportation (i.e. cargo ships, trains, cars, planes) has made it easy for the state to be involved in national and international trade, while creating jobs for Georgians.The four transportation systems work together, transferring cargo among various modes of transport to provide Georgians with goods produced in the U.S. and around the world.

The interstate highway systemThree of the nations important interstate highways (I-20, I-75, I-95) pass through Georgia.The three highways continue to ensure Atlantas role as the Southeasts most important transportation hub.The Interstate Highway System was created to connect major cities around the country, thus increasing interstate trade and improving the nations defense.Georgia currently has 1,244 miles of interstate highway.

It is one of the busiest airports in the world with more than 1,000 planes coming to or going out of the airport each day.It handles close to 54,000 metric tons of cargo, imported and exported, in an average month.Hartsfield-jackson international airport

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Flights from Atlanta go to five continents which connect the state to the rest of the world.With its 32 airlines and 200 concession outlets, it is one of the largest employers in the state.Hartsfield-jackson international airport

They handle enormous loads of cargo, including automobiles, as well as containers.Savannah and Brunswick are two deepwater ports.Georgias deepwater ports

Railroads were created in Georgia to link cities like Athens, Augusta, and Savannah.Atlanta was created due to the railroad.Railroads dominated transportation in the state for 130 years.Railroads

Georgia has over 5,000 miles of railroad bringing goods into and away from the state.Georgias freight industry is dominated by two companies, CSX and Norfolk Southern.Railroads

Were all in this together!Trucks (interstate) deliver fresh Georgia products all over the nation, as well as shipments and containers to seaports, airports, or rail depots.Ships (deepwater) carry the products to consumers and manufacturers all over the world.Airplanes (Hartsfield-Jackson) carry people and products all over the globe.Railroad freight cars distribute goods nationally and internationally.