Assessment of environmental effects of road construction in Moscow: microgeographic analysis

The article discusses the changes in volume of emissions from vehicles along several streets (new and old) part Ochakovo-Matveevskoye municipal district Moscow. large-scale assessment method included 3 stages: field observations intensity structure traffic flow on selected streets, calculation emission volumes air pollution density dispersion areas. In determines shifts factors spatial issues spread vehicles. defining characteristic is transport planning at level city, district, local area. solution problem through transformation road network makes harder using innovative methods solving Positive dynamics are possible within post-industrial trends development various multifactorial approaches for different areas city. It a fact that construction new highways improves quality, reduces congestion, but same time creates pollution. Emission reductions only achieved gasoline light trucks diesel heavy trucks. main trend recent years increase uniformity New housing programs projects Moscow districts lead to more connectivity city’s equalize motor Administrative decisions reducing central city roads peripheral also contribute reduction area differentiation sign stage development.