1. Transportation Mr. O’Rourke

2. What is Transportation? Transportation is the movement of people, goods, and animals from one location to another. Can be accomplished by traveling on land, water, or through air.

3. Modes AirRailRoadWaterSpace

4. History First means of travel were through walking or swimming The wheel was the biggest breakthrough in transportation Wagons, carts etc. Boats/Ships for travel and exploration

5. History (cont’d) Industrial Revolution (late 18 th century- early 19 th century) Steam Power Steam Power Internal Combustion engine (early 20 th century) Air transport (end of WWII)

6. Impact of Transportation SocialEnvironmental Ozone Depletion Ozone Depletion Dependence on Fossil Fuels Dependence on Fossil Fuels Alternative Energy Alternative Energy

7. Jobs in Transportation Movement of people Movement of goods Recreation Maintenance of: roads, rails, waterways etc.

8. Jobs in Transportation (cont’d) Vehicle Maintenance and repair and repair Air Traffic Controllers Logistics Many More!