Assessing 'carbon balance' of intelligent transport schemes.

Authors :: Patey, I.
Conquest, J.
Holt, A.
Source :: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Engineering Sustainability. Sep2008, Vol. 161 Issue 3, p181-184. 4p. 3 Black and White Photographs, 5 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The article provides information on how carbon costs and savings can be used when assessing intelligent transport systems (ITS) schemes in Great Britain. It considers the M25 junctions 15 to 16 variable mandatory speed limit (VMSL) scheme to determine both carbon dioxide costs and benefits. Moreover, the balance in carbon use between the building and operating of ITS-based traffic congestion management schemes and the outcome of emission reduction from traffic is discussed.

Subjects :: *CARBON dioxide
*INTELLIGENT transportation systems
*SPEED limits
*TRAFFIC congestion
*TRAFFIC engineering
*EMISSION control

Language :: English
ISSN :: 14784629
Volume :: 161
Issue :: 3
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Engineering Sustainability
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 34447490
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1680/ensu.2008.161.3.181