Tomlin, A orcid.org/0000-0001-6621-9492, Sutton, A and Tate, JE orcid.org/0000-0003-1646-6852 (2010) The Effect of Commuter Route Choice on Particulate Exposure of an Urban Cyclist. In: Proceedings of the 2010 Annual UK Review Meeting on Outdoor and Indoor Air Pollution Research. The 2010 Annual UK Review Meeting on Outdoor and Indoor Air Pollution Research Meeting, 13-14 Apr 2010, Cranfield University, UK. Institute of Environment and Health & Cranfield University , pp. 6-10. ISBN 978-1-899110-47-6
Abstract
With cycling becoming an ever more popular form of commuting and exercise, it is important to understand the exposure of cyclists to airborne pollutants. This is especially critical as cyclists do not create pollution, but may suffer from increased exposure to pollutants due to cycling in close proximity to motor vehicles over extended journey times (Kaur et al., 2006). Both short and long term exposure to particles can be significant in terms of health impacts (COMEAP, 1998, AQEG, 2005). Repeated short term exposures have been linked to increases in hospital admissions (Vedal, 1997) and are commonly experienced by commuters along major roads as demonstrated in this and previous (Kaur et al., 2006, 2007) studies. The development of low exposure routes may encourage people to commute by bicycle instead of motor vehicle, thus reducing overall emissions. Previous studies of traffic related pollutants within urban areas suggest strong spatial variability in concentrations over short distances (Tomlin et al., 2009, Kaur et al., 2009). Hence it may be possible to explore lower exposure routes for pedestrians and cyclists through urban areas. This work therefore aims to assess the influence of commuter route choice on cyclist exposure to particle number concentrations within the City of Leeds, UK, with a view to suggesting low exposure options.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Keywords: | Urban air quality; Pollution exposure; Cycling route choice |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Chemical & Process Engineering (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > Institute for Transport Studies (Leeds) > ITS: Spatial Modelling and Dynamics (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 21 May 2019 14:42 |
Last Modified: | 21 May 2019 14:42 |
Published Version: | http://www.iehconsulting.co.uk/IEH_Consulting/IEHC... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Institute of Environment and Health & Cranfield University |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:93930 |