Quantifying The Environmental Effects of Speed Limit Policy–A Case Study From Michigan

This article presents the results of a case study that estimated the change in vehicle operating speeds, fuel consumption, and vehicular tailpipe emissions due to the speed limit increase on selected freeways and non-freeways in Michigan. Overall, this study contributes to the scientific knowledge by presenting a methodological framework to quantify the change in fuel consumption and vehicular emissions due to the increase in speed limits in Michigan, while considering other factors remaining unchanged. The findings from this study provide quantitative evidence that decision makers can use when considering an increase in speed limits and the resulting health and safety impacts.

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• Authors:
  • Chakraborty, Meghna
  • Mahmud, Shakir
  • Gates, Timothy J
• Publication Date: 2023-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 41-46
• Serial:
  • ITE Journal
  • Volume: 93
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
  • ISSN: 0162-8178
  • Serial URL: https://www.ite.org/publications/ite-journal/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Environmental impacts; Exhaust gases; Fuel consumption; Operating speed; Quantitative analysis; Speed limits; Transportation policy
• Geographic Terms: Michigan
• Subject Areas: Environment; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Policy;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01893287
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 15 2023 10:30AM