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This document discusses the importance of transportation and defines what transportation is. It notes that transportation is the movement of humans, animals and goods from one location to another, and supports trade, industry and the distribution of goods. It then outlines several ways that transportation is important, including for economic development by optimizing resources, industrial and agricultural development by facilitating movement of materials and goods, social development by connecting people, and cultural development by sharing ideas. Transportation also aids political development through national defense and revenue generation, and supports business organizations by ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

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This document discusses the importance of transportation and defines what transportation is. It notes that transportation is the movement of humans, animals and goods from one location to another, and supports trade, industry and the distribution of goods. It then outlines several ways that transportation is important, including for economic development by optimizing resources, industrial and agricultural development by facilitating movement of materials and goods, social development by connecting people, and cultural development by sharing ideas. Transportation also aids political development through national defense and revenue generation, and supports business organizations by ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

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CE 132 - HIGHWAY AND

RAILROAD ENGINEERING

Eric G. Awa-ao, CE
Faculty, Civil Engineering Program
Importance of Transportation
Objectives:
 To define what transportation is.
 To know the importance of transportation in daily
lives.
What is transportation?
 the action of transporting someone or something or the
process of being transported.

 is the movement of humans, animals, and goods from one


location to another.
 Transport refers to the activity that facilitates physical
movement of goods as well as individuals from one place
to another. In business, it supports trade and industry in
carrying raw materials to the place of production and
distributing finished products for consumption.
TRANSPORTATION
Importance of Transportation

 Transportation contributes to the economic development,


industrial and agricultural development, social development,
political development, cultural development and Business
Organizations.
Importance of Transportation
 Economic Development
 It maximizes the optimization of natural resources by
concentrating the production of goods best suited for
the region. Example:
Importance of Transportation
 Economic Development
 Transportation has become a symbol and a crucial
element of economic growth; moving resources easily
helped societies to grow at a good rate.
 It help create better accessibility for new and old
investors and business entities.
 The emergence of markets, schools, colleges and
facilities is a sign of increased economic growth.
Importance of Transportation
 Industrial and Agricultural Development
 It has been possible to use good fertilizers, qualitative
seeds, and numerous modern equipment and techniques
because they could be transported from one place to
another at reasonable costs. Example:
Importance of Transportation
 Industrial and Agricultural Development
 It has also helped industries acquire the necessary raw
materials, equipment, and labor for industrial development.
 Encouraging trade, industry, commerce, and agriculture
is one of the simplest and most economical ways of
boosting the national wealth of a country.
Importance of Transportation
 Social Development
 Being able to travel to faraway places where the idea of a
visit was inconceivable. Now, new lands are being
discovered and utilized to benefit us.
 The value of land has increased because even wastelands
can be developed with access to transportation.
Importance of Transportation
 Social Development
 Quality transport links (busses, trains, etc.) have ensured
connectivity resulting in social inclusion and better lifestyle.
Example:
Importance of Transportation
 Political Development
 Transport also plays a major role in maintaining the
national defense of a nation. During war or emergency
situations it is an effective transport system that can
move quickly between sensitive areas and transport
defense personnel, equipment, materials, food items,
and other necessities. Example:
Importance of Transportation
 Political Development

 It is also an important source of revenue for the central


and state governments.
Importance of Transportation
 Cultural Development
 Transportation has facilitated a better understanding
between people as they are no longer divided by specific
boundaries of space. Example:
Importance of Transportation
 Cultural Development
 As it has become easier to maintain contact there has
been an increase in the sharing of cultural ideas and
promoting cooperation in the world.
 Transportation helps in cultural development by
spreading relevant information and knowledge amongst
individuals. It is also a factor in minimizing ignorance and
prejudice that is prevalent in society.
Importance of Transportation
 Business Organizations
 Transportation is considered a major force that has
contributed heavily to the growth of business
organizations.
 The importance of transportation in business is
undoubtedly immense.
Importance of Transportation
 Business Organizations
 It is the transportation that ensures the availability of
goods and services to the consumer in a timely manner.
Example:
Importance of Transportation
 To sum it up; transportation…
 Promotes international trade.
 Prevents wastage especially of perishable goods through
quick movement.
 Creates employment opportunities.
 Protect people from difficulties of war.
 Establish relationship.
 Creates large scale production.
 Improves standards of living.
Importance of Transportation
 The importance of a transportation of a country is
comparable to the veins in the human body. Just a vein
helps to the health of human, similarly the transportation
keeps the health of a nation in good condition by keeping
the people and materials moving from one place to
another place.
- brandedcivil.com
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