TY - GEN
T1 - Highway and transportation implications on environmental sustainability
T2 - 2nd Annual International Conference Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction, ICSDEC 2012
AU - Awadallah, Faisal
AU - Fini, Ellie H.
AU - Mellat-Parast, Mahour
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - This paper addresses the alarming consequences of high emission rates of greenhouse gases and the significant transportation contribution. It outlines pavement construction impacts on the urban setting and environment. Urban planning options to reduce congestion are explored, including more reliance on public transportation to make it more affordable and attractive for commuters. Furthermore, encouraging environmentally friendly modes of transport, such as walking and bicycling, is essential. Finally, including carbon tax to encourage the transportation sector to promote green technology and lowcarbon footprint products is another viable consideration.
AB - This paper addresses the alarming consequences of high emission rates of greenhouse gases and the significant transportation contribution. It outlines pavement construction impacts on the urban setting and environment. Urban planning options to reduce congestion are explored, including more reliance on public transportation to make it more affordable and attractive for commuters. Furthermore, encouraging environmentally friendly modes of transport, such as walking and bicycling, is essential. Finally, including carbon tax to encourage the transportation sector to promote green technology and lowcarbon footprint products is another viable consideration.
KW - environmental planning
KW - greenhouse gases
KW - highway vehicle emissions
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U2 - 10.1061/9780784412688.041
DO - 10.1061/9780784412688.041
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84887390124
SN - 9780784412688
T3 - ICSDEC 2012: Developing the Frontier of Sustainable Design, Engineering, and Construction - Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference on Sustainable Design and Construction
SP - 343
EP - 349
BT - ICSDEC 2012
Y2 - 7 November 2012 through 9 November 2012
ER -