How have changes in transportation affected where cities have developed?

Transportation changes have had a significant impact on the development of cities. Improved methods of transport such as roads, railways, and air travel have made it much easier for people to travel between cities and more widely. This has made it easier for cities to expand and grow, as people can commute from outlying areas further afield. It has also made it easier for businesses to establish themselves in certain cities and access a wider customer base. Additionally, new transport networks have opened up previously inaccessible or underutilized areas, allowing cities to develop into places that they previously couldn’t. For example, advances in air travel have seen new cities spring up in deserts and other previously inhospitable areas of land. The reduced time and cost of travel has led to more people moving between cities and an increased regional economic integration.