摘要: |
The relationship between transportation and air quality has been the subject of research for some time, with interest peaking after passage of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act in 1991. The relationship between transportation and air quality is complex and needs more evaluation. To understand both areas better, existing tools and data must be refined, and new tools, techniques, and better data must be developed over the next 10 years. Furthermore, challenges, including new air quality standards and global warming, are looming on the horizon. The work of the Transportation and Air Quality Committee (A1F03) will be a vital element in assisting states, metropolitan areas, and the federal government to understand how transportation can best be used to improve air quality and to make rational and cost-effective policies. This paper presents a strategic plan for this research in the next decade. |