Exposure to noise and air pollution by mode of transportation during rush hours in Montreal

Philippe Apparicio, Jérémy Gelb, Mathieu Carrier, Marie-Ève Mathieu and Simon Kingham

Journal of Transport Geography, 2018, vol. 70, issue C, 182-192

Abstract: According to the World Health Organization, air pollution and road traffic noise are two important environmental nuisances that could be harmful to the health and well-being of urban populations. Earlier studies suggest that motorists are more exposed to air pollutants than are active transportation users. However, because of their level of physical activity, cyclists also inhale more air pollutants. The main objective of this paper is to measure individuals' levels of exposure to air pollution (nitrogen dioxide – NO2) and road traffic noise according to their use of different modes of transportation.

Keywords: Cycling; Noise; Air Pollution; Transport; Geographic Information Systems (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2018.06.007

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