Air Quality and Climate

Ongoing Research:

Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative (MMDI) Energy and Emissions Evaluation

Performer(s): Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC)
Sponsor(s): FHWA; ITS-JPO/HVH-1

For more information:

Cecilia Ho. U.S. DOT, FHWA, HEPN-10, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590;
Tel: 202-366-9862; Fax: 202-366-3409; Email: Cecilia.Ho@fhwa.dot.gov.

Abstract

The Air Quality Team (HEPN-10) provides technical assistance to the Joint Program Offices for the energy and emissions evaluation of the Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative (MMDI) at four sites. Research funds, supplemental to Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) funds, are used to assist in the development and implementation of the evaluation.

Quantification of Emission Reduction Impacts of Seasonal and Episodic Public Education Programs

Performer(s): U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
Sponsor(s): California Air Resources Board (CARB); FHWA ; U.S. EPA

For more information:

Mike Koontz. U.S. DOT, FHWA, 10 S. Howard Street, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20590;
Tel: 410-962-2362; Fax: 410-962-4586; Email: Michael.koontz@fhwa.dot.gov.
URL: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/terp.

Abstract

This cooperative agreement with California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) seeks to gather the necessary information to develop the emission reduction quantification guidelines for episodic and seasonal education programs. The research also will result in development of cost-effective methodologies to evaluate such programs that have been endorsed by both U.S. EPA and U.S. DOT. The project will provide sets of quantification methodologies, using both state-of-the-art tools and less costly approaches, to local jurisdictions involved in such programs. Development of such standard quantification techniques should remove the need for State and local governments to design their own unique, frequently costly, methods for each program.

Strategic Analysis of Regional Air Quality Options (Phase II)

Sponsor(s): FHWA

For more information:

Mike Koontz. U.S. DOT, FHWA, RC; 10 S. Howard St., Suite 4000, Baltimore, MD 21201;
Tel: 410-962-2362; Fax: 410-962-3655; Email: Michael.koontz@fhwa.dot.gov.

Abstract

Phase II of this research effort will examine the emissions profile and specific spatial factors that affect several regions that appear likely to have the most difficulty in reaching and maintaining the national ambient air quality standard for ozone. Phase II will contrast measures that focus on technology versus those measures that focus on driver behavior.