Assessment of personal exposure to particulate air pollution during commuting in European cities—Recommendations and policy implications
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 …
activities, especially in high vehicle-density metropolitan areas. There is a growing …
Air quality inside subway metro indoor environment worldwide: A review
B Xu, J Hao - Environment international, 2017 - Elsevier
The air quality in the subway metro indoor microenvironment has been of particular public
concern. With specific reference to the growing demand of green transportation and …
concern. With specific reference to the growing demand of green transportation and …
Replacing car trips by increasing bike and public transport in the greater Barcelona metropolitan area: a health impact assessment study
OBJECTIVE: Estimate the health risks and benefits of mode shifts from car to cycling and
public transport in the metropolitan area of Barcelona, Spain. METHODS: We conducted a …
public transport in the metropolitan area of Barcelona, Spain. METHODS: We conducted a …
[HTML][HTML] Factors controlling air quality in different European subway systems
Sampling campaigns using the same equipment and methodology were conducted to
assess and compare the air quality at three South European subway systems (Barcelona …
assess and compare the air quality at three South European subway systems (Barcelona …
[HTML][HTML] Exposure to airborne particulate matter in the subway system
The Barcelona subway system comprises eight subway lines, at different depths, with
different tunnel dimensions, station designs and train frequencies. An extensive …
different tunnel dimensions, station designs and train frequencies. An extensive …
The concentrations and composition of and exposure to fine particles (PM2. 5) in the Helsinki subway system
P Aarnio, T Yli-Tuomi, A Kousa, T Mäkelä… - Atmospheric …, 2005 - Elsevier
Fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) and particle number concentrations were monitored in the
Helsinki subway system during a two-weeks' measurement campaign in March 2004. The …
Helsinki subway system during a two-weeks' measurement campaign in March 2004. The …
Subway particles are more genotoxic than street particles and induce oxidative stress in cultured human lung cells
HL Karlsson, L Nilsson, L Möller - Chemical research in toxicology, 2005 - ACS Publications
Epidemiological studies have shown an association between airborne particles and a wide
range of adverse health effects. The mechanisms behind these effects include oxidative …
range of adverse health effects. The mechanisms behind these effects include oxidative …
Particulate matter (PM) concentrations in underground and ground-level rail systems of the Los Angeles Metro
Elevated concentrations of particulate matter (PM) have been found in a number of
worldwide underground transit systems, with major implications regarding exposure of …
worldwide underground transit systems, with major implications regarding exposure of …
Variability of levels and composition of PM10 and PM2.5 in the Barcelona metro system
From an environmental perspective, the underground metro system is one of the cleanest
forms of public transportation in urban agglomerations. Current studies report contradicting …
forms of public transportation in urban agglomerations. Current studies report contradicting …
The London Underground: dust and hazards to health
Aims: To assess hazards associated with exposure to dust in the London Underground
railway and to provide an informed opinion on the risks to workers and the travelling public …
railway and to provide an informed opinion on the risks to workers and the travelling public …