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This study addresses the burgeoning issue of urban transportation-induced air pollution, focusing specifically on its repercussions in Amman, Jordan. Given the profound implications for both environmental and public health, it is critical to illuminate the interplay between urban mobility and air quality. This study thereby seeks to evaluate the impacts of urban transportation on air quality and human health across three distinctive locations in Amman. The study's methodology encompasses an examination of vehicular volume, lane width, lane count, vehicle type, design speed, carbon monoxide emissions, and other atmospheric pollutants during peak traffic hours as well as during control periods. Concurrently, a health survey, focusing on potential respiratory ailments linked to air pollution, was conducted. Upon analyzing and juxtaposing the resultant air quality data and health survey findings, this study investigated any correlation between transportation-induced air pollution and respiratory afflictions. The study outcomes carry profound implications for policymakers and urban planners in formulating strategies to foster environmentally conducive transportation and enhance public health. Additionally, this study is aimed at amplifying awareness regarding the detrimental implications of transportation-induced air pollution and advocating for the adoption of sustainable and healthier transport alternatives, such as electric vehicles and carpooling.
| Keywords | Urban Transportation, Air Quality, Urban Planning, Transportation-Induced Pollution |
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| Topics | Smart cities, Sustainable infrastructures, Impact of climate change on the built environment, Sustainable resilience of systems in the built environment, |
