Heavy traffic is a major source of noise pollution in the urban centers. Higher noise levels are observed in the residential area near highway passing through Jalgaon city. The exposure of population to the higher noise levels affects on the hearing capability. In the present study hearing impairment was observed in the population exposed to higher noise levels.

Landscape parks are protected areas, attractive to live close and relax in. In parks, economic agricultural activities allowed a limited extent. The high interest in these areas is the cause of unfavorable changes, including environmental contamination. This paper presents results soil quality research Wzniesienia Łódzkie Park (Poland). analyses were performed 2008, before construction highway ...

The ambient air quality monitoring was carried during the May 2003 to April 2004 along the (NH-6) passing through Jalgaon city. The average concentration of SOx 64 microg/m3, NOx 58 microg/ m3, particulates (> 10 micro) 515 microg/m3 and respirable dust particulates 224 microg/m3 was reported at Prabhat during the study period (May 2003-April 2004). This location represents the major highway cr...

With the increase in the number of urban highways constructed around residential and community areas around the city, has inevitably caused major noise pollution problems to city dwellers. The objective of the study was to assess the level of noise exposure and its impact to unfortunate residents residing around the vicinity of urban highways. Noise level recording was carried out at selected a...

This study explores highway travellers’ willingness to pay (WTP) for external costs caused by traffic accidents. There are a number of further external costs, the paper focuses on two externalities: air pollution and time delays. Data collection was performed using the face-to-face survey method, and the surveys were carried out at highway rest areas. Air pollution and time delays were divided ...

This report responds to your request that we examine the potential of Intelligent Vehicle and Highway Systems (IVHS) technologies. Our study encompassed a synthesis of major IVHS research, a review of federally sponsored IVHS field tests, and an analysis of potential barriers to a domestic IVHS program. Cur purpose in providing this review is to assist the Subcommittee as it considers policies ...

this study assesses the air quality of two urban localities, fahaheel and al-rabia city, to assistlocal authorities to generate information supporting the planning of pollution control strategies to keeppollutants within safe limits in the long run. in terms of diurnal and seasonal variations, almost all measured pollutants exhibited two peaks: one in the morning and another in the afternoon. t...