Emissions control scenarios for transport in greater cairo
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Global Challenges Research Fund
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https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics9110285
Document Type
Research Article
Publication Title
Toxics
Publication Date
11-1-2021
doi
10.3390/toxics9110285
Abstract
Air pollution is a major cause of premature death in Greater Cairo, but studies on emission control are limited. We used local and international data to predict the impact of transport emission control measures on sector parameters including congestion. The International Vehicle Emission model accordingly estimated quantities of criteria, toxic and global warming emissions produced by on-road vehicles. Emissions were estimated for 2019 base case (2019-BC) and projected for 2030 under the ‘do nothing’ scenario (2030-DNS) and five scenarios: fuel subsidy removal (2030-FSR), road expansions (2030-RE), public transport improvements (2030-PTI), inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs (2030-I/MP), and fuel enhancements (2030-FE). The 2030-FSR would reduce emissions by 11.2% versus 2030-DNS. The 2030-RE resulted in an average increase of 37% in emissions compared with 2030-DNS since it induces more traffic. The 2030-PTI provides alternatives to car travel; hence, cars result in an average drop of 32.8% for all emission types compared with 2030-DNS. The 2030-I/MP exhibited reductions in PM10 and toxic pollutants, of 35–54.8% compared with 2030-DNS. The 2030-FE reduced SOx, benzene and N2 O emissions by 91.8%, 81% and 39.1%, respectively, compared with 2030-DNS. The 2030-I/MP is most effective in reducing health damaging pollutants while 2030-PTI positively impacts commuters’ lifestyle.
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APA Citation
Abbass, R.
Kumar, P.
&
El-Gendy, A.
(2021). Emissions control scenarios for transport in greater cairo. Toxics, 9(11),
10.3390/toxics9110285
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/faculty_journal_articles/2358
MLA Citation
Abbass, Rana Alaa, et al.
"Emissions control scenarios for transport in greater cairo." Toxics, vol. 9,no. 11, 2021,
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/faculty_journal_articles/2358