Traffic Congestion and Greenhouse Gases

A comprehensive methodology has been developed to take advantage of the latest vehicle activity measurements and detailed vehicle emission factors to create an accurate emissions inventory for different types of vehicles and different levels of traffic congestion. This methodology produces better estimates of CO2 reductions from improvements in traffic operations, including congestion mitigation strategies, speed management techniques, and traffic-flow smoothing techniques. This is illustrated by a figure showing an example of a speed-based CO2 emissions curve for a typical vehicle traveling on a highway section.

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Media Type: Print
  • Features: Figures; Photos; References;
  • Pagination: p 26
  • Serial:
    • TR News
    • Issue Number: 268
    • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
    • ISSN: 0738-6826

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01164048
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS, TRB
  • Created Date: Jul 27 2010 7:40AM