THE CONTROL OF MOTOR-VEHICLE-RELATED AIR POLLUTION

Motor vehicles are major sources of air pollution in cities. This paper identifies the principal motor-vehicle-related air pollutants, summarizes their harmful effects, and describes ways of reducing their emissions. The relation of emissions reduction measures to measures for reducing congestion and conserving energy also is discussed. Quantitative estimates of the emissions reduction effectiveness of various control measures are presented. It is concluded that transportation and traffic management measures can achieve large reductions in motor vehicle emissions in small areas within cities. The most effective means of reducing motor vehicle emissions on an urban, regional or larger scale are new-vehicle emissions controls and improved maintenance of in-use vehicles. (Author/TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  Martinus Nijhoff Publishers

  P.O. Box 566
  The Hague,   Netherlands 
• Authors:
  • Horowitz, J L
• Publication Date: 1980

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 327-347
• Serial:
  • TRANSPORT POLICY AND DECISION MAKING
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue Number: 4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air pollution; Air quality management; Energy conservation; Exhaust gases; Fuel consumption; Highway traffic control; Inspection; Maintenance; Methodology; Motor vehicles; Prevention; Traffic congestion; Traffic engineering; Vehicle maintenance
• Uncontrolled Terms: Decreases
• Old TRIS Terms: Exhaust emission control
• ITRD Terms: 1394: Catalytic converter; 632: Congestion (traffic); 9009: Decrease; 2442: Emission; 232: Fuel consumption; 3847: Maintenance; 9102: Method; 9149: Prevention; 655: Traffic engineering; 1575: Vehicle inspection
• Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Operations and Traffic Management; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00362206
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Institute for Road Safety Research, SWOV
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 30 1982 12:00AM