This study presents the results of a traffic simulation analysis and emissions (greenhouse gas and noise) assessment comparing pre-pandemic (2019) and post-pandemic (2022) periods. The estimation of road traffic demand is based on conventional data sources and floating car data; next, the traffic simulation procedure was performed providing road network traffic volumes, which are the input for the emission models. The diffusion of teleworking, e-commerce, as well as the digitization of many processes, services and activities, lead to a significant change in urban mobility. Results show a significant though still not complete resumption of commuters travel activity (-10% compared to pre-pandemic period) in the morning peak-hour. This translates into an 11% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and a 0.1% increase in noise emissions.

Aletta, F., Gemma, A., Mannini, L., Patella, S.m. (2022). Comparing pre- and post-pandemic greenhouse gas and noise emissions from road traffic in Rome (Italy): a multi-step approach. NOISE MAPPING, 9(1), 204-210 [10.1515/noise-2022-0161].

Comparing pre- and post-pandemic greenhouse gas and noise emissions from road traffic in Rome (Italy): a multi-step approach

Aletta, F;Gemma, A;Mannini, L;Patella, SM
2022-01-01

Abstract

This study presents the results of a traffic simulation analysis and emissions (greenhouse gas and noise) assessment comparing pre-pandemic (2019) and post-pandemic (2022) periods. The estimation of road traffic demand is based on conventional data sources and floating car data; next, the traffic simulation procedure was performed providing road network traffic volumes, which are the input for the emission models. The diffusion of teleworking, e-commerce, as well as the digitization of many processes, services and activities, lead to a significant change in urban mobility. Results show a significant though still not complete resumption of commuters travel activity (-10% compared to pre-pandemic period) in the morning peak-hour. This translates into an 11% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and a 0.1% increase in noise emissions.
2022
Aletta, F., Gemma, A., Mannini, L., Patella, S.m. (2022). Comparing pre- and post-pandemic greenhouse gas and noise emissions from road traffic in Rome (Italy): a multi-step approach. NOISE MAPPING, 9(1), 204-210 [10.1515/noise-2022-0161].
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