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Jan 8, 2013
Highway and Transportation Implications on Environmental Sustainability: Urban Planning, Construction, and Operation Counter Measures
Authors: Faisal Awadallah, Ellie H. Fini [email protected], and Mahour Mellat-Parast [email protected]Author Affiliations
Publication: ICSDEC 2012: Developing the Frontier of Sustainable Design, Engineering, and Construction
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This paper addresses the alarming consequences of high emission rates of greenhouse gases and the significant transportation contribution. It outlines pavement construction impacts on the urban setting and environment. Urban planning options to reduce congestion are explored, including more reliance on public transportation to make it more affordable and attractive for commuters. Furthermore, encouraging environmentally friendly modes of transport, such as walking and bicycling, is essential. Finally, including carbon tax to encourage the transportation sector to promote green technology and lowcarbon footprint products is another viable consideration.
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Published online: Jan 8, 2013
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Faisal Awadallah
Birzeit University, Palestine; currently visiting Associate Professor at North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Department of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University, 434 McNair Hall, 1601 E. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27411. E-mail: [email protected]
Department of Applied Engineering Technology, North Carolina A&T State University, 4018 Smith Hall, 1601 E. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27411. E-mail: [email protected]
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