Transition of the transport complex of the region to the innovation vector of development

The paper provides the results of the analysis of the basic trends in terms of development of the transport complex of the Russian Federation. The analysis results have demonstrated that the condition of the transport complex cannot be considered optimal, and the level of development cannot be regarded sufficient to meet the requirements of the economy and the population of Russian regions referred to transport services. Vectors of transition of the transport complex of the region to an innovation way of development are substantiated. By way of the example of the Sverdlovsk region, it is demonstrated that innovation development of transport with efficient use of the industrial potential of the region is a major factor of modernization of the industrial complex that secures innovations in the branches and activity scopes related to the transport complex.