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Transport refers to the movement of people and goods from one place to another using various methods like cars, buses, trains, and other vehicles. It matters because it enables people to travel for work, commerce, and daily activities, and allows goods to be distributed where they're needed.
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36 sectionsContents
- Modes
- Human-powered
- Animal-powered
- Air
- Land
- Rail
- Road
- Water
- Other modes
- Elements
- Infrastructure
- Means of transport
- Animals
- Vehicles
- Operation
- Policy
- Functions
- Passenger<span class="anchor" id="Passenger"></span>
- Medical
- Freight
- Industry
- Impact
- Economic
- Planning
- Safety
- Environment
- Sustainable development
- History
- Natural
- Water transport
- Mechanical
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|right|Various modes of transport in Manchester, England
Transport (in British English) or transportation (in American English) is the intentional movement of humans, animals, and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, land (rail and road), water, cable, pipelines, and space. The field can be divided into infrastructure, vehicles, and operations. Transport enables human trade, which is essential for the development of civilizations.