REGULATION OF INDIRECT SOURCES

The Division of Air Pollution Control, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, has conducted an ambient air quality monitoring project focusing on carbon monoxide levels in and around several indirect sources. An analysis of the data indicates that highway-type pollutant emissions have the greatest impact on receptors in the vicinity of indirect sources. An area-source model and a line-source model were tested using the data generated during the monitoring project. Favorable results were achieved using the line-source model. The proper siting of indirect source involves the allocation of roadway capacity by the governmental units responsible for transportation network design, working in conjunction with regional planning bodies. A regulatory structure is suggested which emphasizes a regional approach, and an example of an air quality allocation scheme is given. The methodology is applicable to all automotive air pollutants although, in general, localized sensitivity is lost for NO2 and photochemical oxidants.

• Corporate Authors:

  Air Pollution Control Association

  4400 Fifth Avenue
  Pittsburgh, PA  United States  15213
• Authors:
  • Roberts, J J
  • Tamplin, S A
  • Melvin, G L
• Publication Date: 1975-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 237-242
• Serial:
  • Air Pollution Control Association, Journal of
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Air Pollution Control Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air quality management; Carbon monoxide; Exhaust gases; Highway capacity; Mathematical models; Networks; Pollutants; Regional transportation; Regulation; Roads; Transportation; Transportation planning
• Uncontrolled Terms: Models; Road networks
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00083828
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 8 1975 12:00AM