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Use of Built and Green Infrastructure for Air Quality Mitigation, Jan 2022
Citation:
Baldauf, R. Use of Built and Green Infrastructure for Air Quality Mitigation, Jan 2022. Advance Program Monthly Seminar, Washington, DC, January 26, 2022.
Impact/Purpose:
Numerous studies show elevated air pollution concentration levels near large roadways and other transportation facilities. Methods are needed to mitigate these increased concentrations, especially given recent NAAQS Near-Road Monitoring initiatives for PM2.5, CO and NO2. This presentation reviews how urban and green infrastructure near roadways impacts local air quality. These methods may provide opportunities to maintain attainment status for communities near PM2.5 and other NAAQS levels
Description:
For his presentation, Dr. Baldauf will summarize the U.S. EPA’s research program on the use of built and green infrastructure to mitigate air pollution impacts from transportation facilities. His presentation will describe the current scientific understanding of how urban infrastructure affects air quality, including a review of projects conducted in the US and other parts of the world investigating solid noise barrier and roadside vegetation effects in particular. He will also summarize existing resources developed to assist environmental and health professionals, urban planners, developers, and communities to identify best practices to mitigate local air pollution impacts and avoid unintended consequences where urban infrastructure may exacerbate local air quality concerns