Development of a strategic plan through SWOT analysis to control traffic-borne air pollutants using CALINE4 model

Ramezanian Bozorg Ghasem Abadi, R.; Mohammadi, A.; Moattar, F.

doi:10.22034/IJHCUM.2019.02.07

Document Type : CASE STUDY

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Department of Natural Resource and Environment, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAU), Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22034/IJHCUM.2019.02.07

Abstract

Traffic is one of the main sources of air pollution in metropolitan areas. With development of transportation system, inappropriate vehicle production, and the use of low-quality fuels, increased pollution in these areas is inevitable. The current study tries to determine PM_2.5, PM₁₀, NO₂, and CO emission dispersion, caused by traffic, using CALINE4 software. According to research findings, during one month in each of 3 different seasons, CO levels varied between 30-55ppm. Also, NO₂levels, at all stations in Tehran, varied between 0.1- 0.4ppm; values above 0.05 represent pollution by diesel-fueled vehicles, mostly old and outdated public transportation buses. Modeling of suspended particles smaller than 2.5 microns indicated that pollution at all of the 10 stations was between 65-113μg/m3, which was above standard (35μg/m³). In addition, during all the studied months, the amount PM₁₀ varied between 105-193μg/m³, and in some areas, it was above the Standard of the Iranian Department of the Environment (DOE) of 150μg/m3. According to matrix of internal and external factors analysis, strategies to be considered are of Weakness/Opportunity type (benefiting from opportunities and overcoming existing weaknesses). By forming a Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM), W/O strategies of SWOT matrix were prioritized. As a result, increased budget for environmental control in the area (39.5), cooperation and coordination between the private and public sectors (69.4), equipping the public transportation with low-energy and green vehicles (48.4), widespread public awareness campaign (98.3), and transferring the polluting industries to suburban areas (78.3) were selected as top strategies for managing traffic-borne air pollutant in District 12 of Tehran.

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Main Subjects

Urban transportation systems and traffic management

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Volume 4, Issue 2 - Serial Number 14
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Volume 4, Issue 2 - Serial Number 14April 2019Pages 133-144

Volume 4, Issue 2 - Serial Number 14
April 2019
Pages 133-144