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Evaluating the Effect of Roadside Parking on a Dual-Direction Urban Street
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A Carbon Emission Calculation Model for Roadside Parking.
Wei Wang1, Hongming Zhong1, Yu Zeng1
1School of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
Summary
This study introduces a new model to measure carbon emissions from roadside parking, addressing traffic congestion and air pollution. The developed models provide calculation methods for roadside parking carbon emissions, aiding energy-saving and emission reduction efforts.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Transportation Engineering
- Urban Planning
Background:
- Rapid urban economic growth in China leads to increased vehicle ownership and associated traffic congestion and air pollution.
- Roadside parking is a significant component of urban transportation systems, yet its carbon emissions are not adequately modeled.
- Existing traffic carbon emission models lack specific components for roadside parking impacts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a specific measurement model for carbon emissions generated by roadside parking.
- To develop calculation methods for roadside parking carbon emissions.
- To support future research on optimizing roadside parking for energy efficiency and emission reduction.
Main Methods:
- Studied characteristics of vehicle deceleration, maneuvering, and blocking impacts during roadside parking.
- Developed and fitted models for direct and indirect carbon emissions from roadside parking.
- Proposed accounting and estimation methods for calculating roadside parking carbon emissions.
Main Results:
- Established direct and indirect carbon emission models for roadside parking scenarios.
- Developed a comprehensive calculation method for roadside parking carbon emissions.
- Demonstrated the applicability of the models within a broader traffic carbon emissions system.
Conclusions:
- The developed models provide a quantitative approach to assess roadside parking carbon emissions.
- These models can be integrated into urban traffic carbon emission systems.
- The findings offer a foundation for optimizing roadside parking strategies to mitigate environmental impact.
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