Nowadays, transportation and traffic are the key issues in urban and regional studies.
Throughout history, road transportation had a significant role on the development of cities. Transportation
industry, especially road transportation, can be seen as a driving force for the development. Efficacy and
capabilities of road transportation is the base of sustainable development. Then, the aim of the present study
is to emphasize the need for the use of road transportation in urban development. The study used analytical
method of the study and library and field studies were used to collect data. First strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and threats of road transportation and urban development were determined using SWOT
analysis and then the solutions were discussed. The results showed that the final solution is to promote the
development of tourist spots, mines, agriculture and animal husbandry. This is an offensive strategy based on
the strengths using the available opportunities and promoting road transportation network, which makes
sustainable development possible