 Although the eastern Virginians often were not supportive of infrastructure improvements in the Trans-Allegheny region, many easterners all along the coastal areas of the Atlantic Ocean and points inland wanted transportation for commerce as this area was developed.However, the regions with mountains were the biggest area where navigable waterways were unavailable and canals impractical.Wheeled vehicles in the form of wagons and later railroads and motor vehicles needed to pass through with passengers and freight.