REPORT ON TRENDS AND CONDITIONS RESEARCH: THE IMPACT OF THE INTERNET ON TRANSPORTATION IN FLORIDA - CURRENT ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE AND POSSIBILITIES FOR FURTHER RESEARCH

The purpose of this paper is to survey current literature on the economic impact of the Internet on transportation. Literature across various disciplines has been surveyed, including sociology, geography, business, and economics. The survey begins by exploring how companies in the transportation industry and local governments have incorporated Internet technologies into their products, services, and business methods. Also briefly considered is the direct impact of information technology upon transportation planning and management. The larger issue of transportation is then tackled using the study of urban form. The degree to which the Internet has impacted and will continue to impact economic growth is described. The paper ends with a brief set of conclusions that may be drawn from the academic literature and a discussion of potential future research.