Integrated assessment of traffic impact in an Alpine region

Sci Total Environ. 2004 Dec 1:334-335:465-71. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2004.04.050.

Abstract

This paper reports the results of an integrated assessment of traffic impact on a tourist-popular high altitude region which includes mountain passes and road tunnels. A modeling system for air quality assessment and management has been established and revised. The system has been used to evaluate the impact of traffic due to the re-opening of the Mont Blanc tunnel: the increase in NO(x) concentrations ranges from 50% at the bottom of the upper valley to 150% near to tunnel entrance.

MeSH terms

  • Air Pollutants / analysis*
  • Altitude
  • Automobile Driving*
  • Europe
  • Humans
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Recreation
  • Vehicle Emissions / analysis*

Substances

  • Air Pollutants
  • Vehicle Emissions