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Ambient Air Conditions and Variation in Urban Trail Use

verfasst von: Ann M. Holmes, Greg Lindsey, Chenchen Qiu

Erschienen in: Journal of Urban Health | Ausgabe 6/2009

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Abstract

This study examines the effect of air quality and administrative policies on use of urban trails in Indianapolis, IN. Attention is focused on two policy variables: (1) issuance of air pollution advisories and (2) the adoption of Daylight Savings Time. Results suggest that while trail use varies with air quality, current public advisories regarding air pollution may be of limited effectiveness in reducing trail users’ exposures to hazardous pollutants. In contrast, the adoption of Daylight Savings Time was associated with a statistically significant increase in traffic levels.

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Titel: Ambient Air Conditions and Variation in Urban Trail Use
verfasst von: Ann M. Holmes
Greg Lindsey
Chenchen Qiu
Publikationsdatum: 01.11.2009
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Urban Health / Ausgabe 6/2009
Print ISSN: 1099-3460
Elektronische ISSN: 1468-2869
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11524-009-9398-8

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