Is the Green Wave Really Green? The Risks of Rebound Effects When Implementing “Green” Policies

Traffic and transportation are main contributors to the global CO2 emissions resulting climate change. Especially in urban areas, traffic flow is not optimal thus offers possibilities reduce emissions. The concept of a Green Wave, i.e., coordinated switching lights order favor single direction congestion, often discussed as simple mechanism avoid breaking accelerating, thereby reducing fuel consumption. On other hand, making car use more attractive might also increase In this study, we an agent-based model investigate benefit Wave find out whether it can outweigh effects increased use. We that although has potential emissions, there high risk heaving net depending on specifics system.