The Role of Urban Infrastructure in Supporting Transit-Oriented Development 4-10-17
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چکیده
It is widely recognized by scientific communities that human activity is altering Earth’s atmospheric composition and contributing to global climate change. Greenhouse gases (GHG), while naturally occurring elements, absorb and emit radiation within the thermal infrared range1. Activities that emit GHGs, such as transportation, manufacturing, and land use changes, concentrate these gases though, resulting in the greenhouse gas effect, which is the primary cause of global climate change. In the United States, the transportation industry emits roughly a quarter of the nation’s GHGs and has consequently become a target for improvement over the past several decades. In particular, municipalities are pursuing strategies to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips to not only help reduce GHG emissions, but also address congestion, noise pollution, and infrastructure demands.
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