Urban Transportation and Air Pollution synthesizes state-of-the-art methods for estimating near-road concentrations of roadway emissions. Authored by Akula Venkatram, this first edition provides essential information to make accurate estimates using models based on minimal input requirements, applicable across various user scenarios and situations. The book discusses methodologies for estimating traffic emissions under diverse urban driving conditions, addresses the uncertainties in emission models, and explores the impact of road configurations, such as near-road solid barriers. It also presents dispersion models that link traffic emissions with near-road concentrations in urban environments.

Addressing transportation-related environmental issues is crucial given the ongoing search for ways to mitigate the impacts from transportation sources in urban areas. This book serves as a valuable resource by explaining essential dispersion models, which are critical tools for estimating the impact of roadway emissions in cities.

• Compiles and synthesizes state-of-the-science methods for estimating roadway emissions
• Demonstrates with clear examples how modeling methods reduce uncertainties in real-world problems
• Emphasizes the application of local-scale, semi-empirical, steady-state modeling using minimal inputs

Read more about this insightful guide to understanding and mitigating urban air pollution through transportation management.