322 Climate Management Issues
transportation activity valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually
through inundation of area roads, railroads, airports, seaports, and pipelines
(Kafalenos et al., 2008, and National Research Council, 2008).
More intense storm surges are also expected. Currently, 97,000 kilometers
of coastal highway are subject to destructive storm surges. Despite all of this,
the tourism markets still continue to grow and apply pressure to these loca-
tions, encouraging continued growth and development. Any growth will
generate demand for more transportation infrastructure and services, which
will continue to challenge transportation planners to meet their demand. It
is extremely important, however, that they take ...