LIGHT-RAILS MODEL IN TEMPE, ARIZONA: STRATEGIES TO REDUCE AIR POLLUTION

Authors

  • Guilherme Hammarstrom Dobler Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul Arizona State University
  • Alexander La Bianca Arizona State University
  • Mara Lisiane Tissot Squalli Houssaini Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Ruhr Universität Bochum

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2017.32.25-32

Keywords:

High Development. Environment. Air pollution.

Abstract

To rethink growth is important to keep up with an increase demand of transport in order to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. It is clear that transportation generates a loss in vegetation then leads to an increase of carbon dioxide, a prime contributor to global warming, in the atmosphere. However, new alternatives are available to show an attempt to solve congestion that ultimately promotes a further increase of pollutants in the atmosphere.  From this insight, we find solutions to resolve traffic problem in the megalopolis Phoenix, in particular the city of Tempe. Although this research we highlight the factors that make up a good ridership of the Phoenix light rail looking at similar low density cities like Phoenix, we searched for solutions that would prevent low ridership in future light rail extensions. It was found that a more pedestrian friendly environment was created with businesses and residential buildings close together, especially in Tempe City around the Arizona State University (ASU), extremely benefited by the project.

Author Biographies

Alexander La Bianca, Arizona State University

Major in Biological Sciences, Minor in Sustainability, School of life Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States.

Mara Lisiane Tissot Squalli Houssaini, Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Ruhr Universität Bochum

PhD in Natural Sciences by the Ruhr Universität Bochum. Department of Life Sciences. Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Rua do Comércio, 3000, CEP 98700-000, Ijuí, RS, Brasil

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Published

2017-06-02

How to Cite

Hammarstrom Dobler, G., La Bianca, A., & Tissot Squalli Houssaini, M. L. (2017). LIGHT-RAILS MODEL IN TEMPE, ARIZONA: STRATEGIES TO REDUCE AIR POLLUTION. Revista Contexto & Saúde, 17(32), 25–32. https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2017.32.25-32

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 32 (2017): Jan-Jun

Section

Contexto & Saúde - Geral

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