Levels of ambient air pollution according to mode of transport: a systematic review

M Cepeda, J Schoufour, R Freak-Poli… - The Lancet Public …, 2017 - thelancet.com
Background Controversy exists about the differences in air pollution exposure and
inhalation dose between mode of transport. We aimed to review air pollution exposure and …

Improving indoor air quality, health and performance within environments where people live, travel, learn and work

FJ Kelly, JC Fussell - Atmospheric Environment, 2019 - Elsevier
In today's' indoor generation', most human activities take place within an enclosed space,
characterised by a chemically diverse and complex air quality. Although source control is the …

Improving health through policies that promote active travel: a review of evidence to support integrated health impact assessment

A De Nazelle, MJ Nieuwenhuijsen, JM Antó… - Environment …, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Substantial policy changes to control obesity, limit chronic disease, and
reduce air pollution emissions, including greenhouse gasses, have been recommended …

Comparison of air pollution exposures in active vs. passive travel modes in European cities: a quantitative review

A De Nazelle, O Bode, JP Orjuela - Environment international, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Transport microenvironments tend to have higher air pollutant concentrations
than other settings most people encounter in their daily lives. The choice of travel modes …

Commuters' exposure to particulate matter air pollution is affected by mode of transport, fuel type, and route

M Zuurbier, G Hoek, M Oldenwening… - Environmental …, 2010 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background Commuters are exposed to high concentrations of air pollutants, but little
quantitative information is currently available on differences in exposure between different …

The health effects of exercising in air pollution

LV Giles, MS Koehle - Sports Medicine, 2014 - Springer
The health benefits of exercise are well known. Many of the most accessible forms of
exercise, such as walking, cycling, and running often occur outdoors. This means that …

A travel mode comparison of commuters' exposures to air pollutants in Barcelona

A De Nazelle, S Fruin, D Westerdahl, D Martinez… - Atmospheric …, 2012 - Elsevier
Daily commutes may contribute disproportionately to overall daily inhalations of urban air
contaminants. Understanding factors that explain variability of exposures during travel, and …

Variability of levels and composition of PM10 and PM2.5 in the Barcelona metro system

X Querol, T Moreno, A Karanasiou… - Atmospheric …, 2012 - acp.copernicus.org
From an environmental perspective, the underground metro system is one of the cleanest
forms of public transportation in urban agglomerations. Current studies report contradicting …

Assessment of personal exposure to particulate air pollution during commuting in European cities—Recommendations and policy implications

A Karanasiou, M Viana, X Querol, T Moreno… - Science of the total …, 2014 - Elsevier
Commuting is considered as one of the high-exposure periods among various daily
activities, especially in high vehicle-density metropolitan areas. There is a growing …

Particulates and noise exposure during bicycle, bus and car commuting: A study in three European cities

EO Okokon, T Yli-Tuomi, AW Turunen, P Taimisto… - Environmental …, 2017 - Elsevier
Background In order to curb traffic-related air pollution and its impact on the physical
environment, contemporary city commuters are encouraged to shift from private car use to …