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• BrunswickInland Barge Terminals:• Columbus• BainbridgeUS Interstate System:• I20• I75• I85• I95They 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 RoadsSupports 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