The use of private vehicles in large cities has been increased extensively in recent years due to economical development. This results in a heavy traffic load and consequently high pollution in the center of the cities. This is considered to be one of the most significant problems in modern urban management. In this paper, impacts of public transportation on fuel consumption, pollution and traffic load in Ahwaz city are discussed. In addition, private and public bus networks in Ahwaz are compared both to each other and to the international standards. Eventually, a methodology to enhance bus transportation networks in large cities is introduced.
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