Transportation moves people and goods from one place to another. The most popular mode of transport is automotive with millions of cars and trucks using streets, roads, highways and interstates.
Transportation is a key component of business climate and quality of life.
Air cargo demands will grow in response to e-commerce and globalization with larger aircraft dedicated freight and passengers carrying as much cargo as possible. The United States has signed 37 Open Skies agreements with other nations to open new markets and create opportunities for international air service. Some airports have full-time departments to market local and regional strengths, develop new air traffic, and attract new levels of service. HOV lanes, green modes of transport and the use of public transportation help to address growing environmental impacts. Dense traffic threatens quality of life rankings for relocating and expanding businesses because workers and goods are difficult to transport.