INTRODUCTIONThe introduction of ever-developing transportation has created an expanding city with economic growth while creating personal dependence on transportation new technologies and the State. As transportation options have improved for individuals and retailers alike, cities have adapted and grown alongside each other. The evolution of how a civilization distributes itself with the convenience of increased transportation options is comparable to the growth of a city's economy. This essay will talk about the introduction of transportation to a people and how new technologies promoted growth and dependence on the state through roads and public transportation. I will compare my experiences of not using public transportation to the points in this essay, relaying my thoughts on how transportation in a modern world has affected both us as a people and our environment. It is important to consider historical context when confronting the transportation ideas that shape the modern world. Developments throughout history show each consequence of new technologies on civilizations and individuals. The earliest formation of societies would rely on migration to meet basic human needs for food, water and shelter, whereas, as I believe today, we focus on individual personal gain at across business and leisure. Resource-rich places would be a home until all food sources were exhausted, resulting in a search for new food sources. However, today, basic needs are constantly being met due to the introduction of agriculture and importation. I make the argument that transportation in the context of an urban structure is put in place to promote growth. The growth of...... middle of paper ......therefore our own personal development. Transportation as a technology is one that I take for granted in my daily life and with the new knowledge I have developed through this essay, I hope to become even more aware of how technology has a such a powerful effect on our actions as people, shaping how we, our cities and our peers interact with each other. We take technology for granted in an ever-changing world where miracles happen every day, and I hope we don't take it for granted any longer, because we don't realize what we need most until when everything falls apart. My experiences with transportation in a modern world have taught me to prioritize convenience over pleasure and efficiency as a last resort, which I hope will change in the near future. Works Cited Colin Clark, Transport-Maker and Breaker of city, 2004 Liverpool University Press. Page 240