- Transportation provides a means for economic development in areas with otherwise limited access to services and products available in urban centers. The expansion of transportation provides a way for individuals to get to and from work, and thus generate income to use on purchasing goods and services.
- Various types of infrastructure support the transportation industry. Without this supply of infrastructure and technology, the global demand for transport would not be met. The need to meet transportation demands can lead to large investment, often subsidized by government.
- Transportation can help alleviate surplus in one region and deliver it to an area where demand exceeds supply. While economic opportunities increase with the use of transportation infrastructure, negative outcomes such as an increase in accidents and congestion are possible.
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