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Chapter 6: The Role of Transportation in Economic Geography Transport Eras Transport Rates World Transportation Patterns Summary Transport Eras - Taaffe’s Schema Local era: pre-railroad and prior to opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 Trans-Appalachian era: canals and railroads up to ca. 1860 (Figure 6.1) Era of railroad dominance (ca. 1860 to World War II) Rise of gateway cities Competitive era: multi-modal Composition of Intercity Freight Traffic Freight Outlays (Shares of total) Revenue Per Ton-Mile Fixed Variable (Operating) Costs The Structure of Transport Costs Terminal Costs versus Li