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Energy consumption and environmental impacts of bus rapid transit (BRT) systems
Joint Authors
Source
Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering
Issue
Vol. 6, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2012), pp.328-339, 12 p.
Publisher
Jordan University of Science and Technology Deanship of Research
Publication Date
2012-09-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Urban transport in most cities around the world is developing in an unsustainable fashion.
This study examines if Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a promising transit option for cities looking to reduce their transportation-related emissions.
The twenty case studies investigated in this research are from fifteen cities in Europe.
The energy consumption and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions produced by these operating transit systems are calculated.
The BRT trips are converted into equivalent passenger car trips and their corresponding emissions are estimated using data collected over ten years.
Finally, the two emission results are compared to highlight the environmental benefits of adopting the bus transit system over the use of private cars.
The research concluded that the use of BRT systems resulted in significant reductions in CO2 emissions in all cities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Imam, Rana& Jamrah, Ahmad. 2012. Energy consumption and environmental impacts of bus rapid transit (BRT) systems. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering،Vol. 6, no. 3, pp.328-339.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-305364
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Imam, Rana& Jamrah, Ahmad. Energy consumption and environmental impacts of bus rapid transit (BRT) systems. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering Vol. 6, no. 3 (2012), pp.328-339.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-305364
American Medical Association (AMA)
Imam, Rana& Jamrah, Ahmad. Energy consumption and environmental impacts of bus rapid transit (BRT) systems. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering. 2012. Vol. 6, no. 3, pp.328-339.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-305364
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 338-339
Record ID
BIM-305364