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A combination of roads, rails, and waterways is facilitated as the main means of transportation. Air transportation had only recently become more common with a growing leniency to international travel and expansion of the nation with recent annexations. All forms of transportation, whether private or government run, are regulated by the Department of Transportation. As of 2020, Fortuna consists of 300,684 kilometers (186,836 miles) of roads, of which 149,271 kilometers (92,753 miles) is paved roads. In 2007, the United Isles Highway was completed consisting of a circular network of highways and ferry routes to connect every major island and city within the Fortunan Archipelago. This transport system has become one of the most important parts of the nation's transportation, allowing for easier access between the archipelago, appeal to the tourist industry, and created a better sense of unity between the archipelago's occupants. With the annexation of Eridani Theta, an overhaul of the current road system along with a new network of highways was announced to increase efficiency on the island. Personal vehicles are permitted, but public transportation is heavily encouraged and promoted. Forms of public transport for roads includes a network of buses and taxis, along with ferries for the ''Isole Unite Autostrada'' (United Isles Highway).

The nation's rail transport serves as the backbone for each individual major island with a long history dating back to the late 19th century. Altogether, Fortuna consists of 6,090 kilometers (3,785 miles) of rail networks, with 1,060 kilometers (658 miles) being urban rail transit systems. Within the Fortunan Archipelago, the railway systems became privatized in the 1990s to increase efficiency and bolster competition between Fortunan railway companies. Eridani Theta's railway system is currently government-owned, however plans are in the works to hand over assets and operations to Fortunan railway companies as the island is currently going through an integration phase. There are currently only five separate railway systems, and as such are ran as five operating groups; the Emili''Associazione RailwaysFerrovie AssociationEmili'' (ERAAFE) for Emili, the Ancona''Associazione RailwaysFerrovie AssociationAncona'' (ARAAFA) for Ancona, the Toscani''Associazione RailwaysFerrovie AssociationToscani'' (TRAAFT) for Toscani, the Imperial''Compagnia FortunanFerroviaria CityCittà RailwayImperiale CompanyFortunano'' (IFCRCCFCIF) for Rosa, and the recently formed ''Associazione Ferrovie Eridani Theta Railways Association'' (ETRAAFET) for Eridani Theta. Each group, with the exception of the IFCRCCFCIF, consists of multiple companies that provide mainly passenger transportation, along with freight transportation at a lesser extent. Companies are required by the state to ensure that their railways are well maintained in case they needed for use by the military or other state entities. Within major cities, urban transit systems are the main source of transportation for residents. Due to the general high density of Fortunan cities and restrictions on personal vehicles within urban areas, urban transit sees heavy traffic daily, especially within Destino and the Imperial Fortunan City.