Georgia s Transportation Systems 1. Essential Question: How do the four transportation systems of Georgia interact to provide domestic and international goods to the people of Georgia? 2. Essential Question: How do the four transportation systems interact to provide producers and service providers in Georgia with national and international markets? 3. Essential Question: How do the four transportation systems provide jobs for Georgians?
Where do you think the clothes that you are wearing came from and how did it get into Georgia?
Georgia depends on its deepwater ports as a major form of transportation. Savanna and Brunswick are Georgia s largest ports and Bainbridge and Columbus are two inland barge terminals. These ports help contribute to Georgia s economy. Deepwater Ports
Georgia s Deepwater Ports Georgia s deepwater ports help to promote trade between Georgia and foreign nations. They also encourage the development and use of Georgia's agricultural, industrial, and natural resources. They also help to defend the quality of the natural environment.
One of the busiest ports on the East Coast of the United States, Savannah handles approximately 80 percent of the ship borne cargo entering Georgia. Savannah Port
The Port of Brunswick The Port of Brunswick comprises three deepwater terminals. The port's reputation for productivity and efficiency is heightened by its position as one of the fastest growing auto and heavy machinery ports in North America.
Inland Terminals River transportation is also used to help move cargo through Georgia and contribute to the economy. The state is home to two barge facilities located at Bainbridge and Columbus. The Bainbridge Inland Barge Terminal, owned and operated by the GPA, is located on the Flint River.
Inland Terminals Farther up the Chattahoochee River in Columbus, is the second inland barge terminal built in Columbus. This terminal is operated by a private company. Liquid bulk commodities, such as petroleum products, petrochemicals, and crude oil, are handled there.
Georgia s Interstate Highways Georgia's 1,244 miles of interstate highways perform several functions vital to the state's economy: Interstate Highway systems connect Georgia to the rest of the nation Interstate Highways link the state's major cities Interstate highways help move suburban commuters to and from work centers.
Georgia s Interstate Highways Because of Georgia's strategic geographic location, two of the nation's seven most important north-south transcontinental interstate highways pass through the state The state is served by a total of fifteen interstate highways, ranking Georgia tenth in the nation in the number of such superhighways.
The Interstate System in Metropolitan Atlanta Six interstate highways I-20, I-75, I- 85, I-285, I-575, and I- 675 help metropolitan Atlanta residents get where they need to go. Interstate Highway Systems help to build Georgia s economy.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is one of the busiest passenger airports in the world. Only Chicago's O'Hare airport rivals Hartsfield-Jackson in passenger Airport Atrium volume and in number of takeoffs and landings.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport In an average weekday afternoon 500 aircraft may be in the air flying toward Hartsfield- Jackson, and an equal number may be in the air after departing it. In an average month about 80,000 flights and more than 7 million passengers pass through the airport on flights scheduled with 21 airlines
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, named for former Atlanta mayors William B. Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson, has a main terminal, six concourses, and nearly 200 gates.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport At the same time, the airport will handle about 53,700 metric tons of cargo and more than 60,000 metric tons of mail on airliners and cargo aircraft operated by 20 companies.
Georgia s Railroad Systems Railroads link cities throughout the state and nation making the transportation of goods and people easy. Georgia is home to 5400 miles of railroad tracks.
Georgia s Railroad Systems Georgia s two major cargo carriers are CSX and Norfolk Southern. Amtrak is a fast moving passenger train that runs through Georgia and connects people to other major cities throughout the nation.