ne very vital consideration in site selection is transportation. From air and rail services to interstate and waterway transportation, Tuscaloosa County has met the critical transportation needs of all industries locating in our community.

Road: Tuscaloosa County is serviced by Interstates 59/20 and 359; U.S. Highways 82, 43 and 11; and State Highways 69, 215, and 171. Also, a six-mile (9.6 km), four-lane western bypass and toll bridge connects U.S. Highway 82 with I-59.

Airports: The Tuscaloosa Municipal Airport offers a 6,500 foot (1,981 m) lighted jet runway. Charter air service is available from several large fixed-based operators. The Birmingham International Airport, which is served bymajor carriers, is one hour's distance by car.

Railroads: Three railroad systems serve the Tuscaloosa area. Passenger service is offered by Amtrak with service to New York and New Orleans.
Freight service is provided by Kansas City Southern and Norfolk Southern.

Motor Freight: More than 27 motor freight companies offering short-haul, long-haul and custom trucking serve the Tuscaloosa market.

Barge:The Black Warrior River bisects Tuscaloosa County. This federally-maintained waterway provides a minimum nine foot (2.7 m) depth and 280 foot (85 m) width. The river connects Tuscaloosa County with the Port of Mobile, and, via the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, to the Tennessee, Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.

Parcel Carriers:Parcel delivery services are provided by Federal Express, United Parcel Service (UPS), Airborne Express, Purolator Courier and Emery Worldwide, just to name a few.