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Coping with a bad air day.

Authors :
Hibbert, Lee
Source :
Professional Engineering. 05/28/97, Vol. 10 Issue 10, p19. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Describes a telematics-based program in Bristol, England which aim to find ways traffic numbers can be restrained on days when air quality in the city is poor. Use of in-vehicle units and smart cards to charge volunteer motorists a higher sum to enter the city when pollution reaches dangerous levels; Intelligent traffic systems (ITS) as the most effective way of reducing traffic congestion and pollution.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09536639
Volume :
10
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Professional Engineering
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9708101261