Posts Tagged ‘traffic’
Greener commutes with eco-routes
U. BUFFALO (US) — The path of least emissions may not always be the fastest way to drive somewhere, but it’s possible for drivers to cut emissions without significantly slowing travel time, researchers say. Continue…
Friday, December 16, 2011 10:26 - 2 Comments
Society & Culture - Sep 23, 2011 13:51 - 0 Comments
Will congestion fees alone reduce traffic?
NYU (US) — What does it take to convince motorists to drive less—and thereby reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions? (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 13, 2010 10:06 - 0 Comments
In schools near traffic, A is for asthma
USC (US)—Children attending schools located in high-traffic zones have a 45 percent increased risk of developing asthma, even though time spent at school only accounts for about one-third of a child’s waking hours, according to new research. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 12, 2009 15:52 - 0 Comments
Internet meltdown unlikely
U. MINNESOTA (US)—Even as Internet traffic grows by as much as 50 percent a year, concerns that usage will eventually overwhelm the system are unfounded, according to work by mathematics professor Andrew Odlyzko. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 13, 2009 11:53 - 1 Comment
Bumper to bumper? Study finds jobs suffer
UC IRVINE (US)—A recent study by a researcher at the University of California, Irvine shows sluggish commutes lead to slowed job growth. For policymakers, the lesson may be that efficient public infrastructure can help spur local economies. (more…)
