For this assessment, you continue developing a comprehensive strategy for planning and executing a global transportation network by predicting what long$-$term issues will affect your plan and how your network may adapt to these challenges. In addition, you will analyze how the massive increase in transportation coming from your production hub will affect the local area in terms of economy, sustainability, and corporate image. Be sure to include both the positive and adverse effects your operation will have on the local area. Be sure to refer to concepts learned in this course and include additional peer$-$reviewed research to support your conclusions.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed in this milestone:

II$.$ Impact on Economy

A$.$ Considering the transportation infrastructure in the United States, what long$-$term sustainability considerations will the transportation plan affect? How might such considerations affect the plan? For example, consider the infrastructure improvements that will be necessary in the upcoming decade to sustain current levels of operation. Support your answers with real$-$world examples or evidence.