Cycling during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Francke, Angela

doi:10.1016/bs.atpp.2022.04.011

Cited by 6 publications

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“…In this pandemic, another fascinating revolution emerged where most people limited their movement by public transportation and even own vehicles due to the lockdown. Many individuals began cycling and bike purchases after the pandemic, which had a positive effect on the atmosphere by decreases in carbon emissions as well as health benefits (Smith, 2020;Villafranca, 2020;Winkelmann, 2020;Earls, 2020;Lee, 2020;Francke, 2022). A group researchers discussed the impacts of cycling in Switzerland where the cycling has supported not only as a mode of transport but also as a leisure activity (Rerat et al, 2022).…”

Section: The Impact Of the Pandemic On Cyclingmentioning

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Impacts of Pandemic on Pollution Reduction on the Environment

Ahamed,

Musthafa,

Marikar

2023

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Every part of human life, including the physical universe, is affected by the global epidemic of COVID-19. The aim of this review is to discuss the impacts of positive consequences on the total environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how information technology can support sustainability in the longer run. This review was performed by analyzing the published literature, various reports, and official websites of organizations that were available. The scientific literature was collected from PubMed, Scopus, Springer, Science Direct, Tailor and Francis Online, Thomson Reuters Web of Science, Research Gate, and Google Scholar’s database via electronic resources. These studies show that the pandemic scenario enhances the quality of air in various places around the globe by reducing various pollutants, which can help to restore the ecological system. This research identifies potential means of achieving long-term environmental sustainability and importance while people learned a lesson about the value of the environment and the impact of pollution. In the environment, innovative technology has been developed, such as tracking, modelling, and conservation of biodiversity. Distance education and learning have gained popularity during the lockdown. The proper application of the suggested policies is supposed to be beneficial in achieving environmental sustainability.

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Section: The Impact Of the Pandemic On Cyclingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impacts of Pandemic on Pollution Reduction on the Environment

Ahamed,

Musthafa,

Marikar

2023

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“…The bicycle gained significant interest after the pandemic in 2020 due to the restrictions introduced in connection with it. To control the spread of the pandemic, multiple steps have been taken in the process of accelerating the process [13,14]. This effort will be aided by continued investment in bicycle infrastructure in both small towns and cities.…”

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Fuel Consumption, Emissions of Air Pollutants and Opportunities for Reducing CO2 Emissions from Linear Sources in the Model Rural Municipality

2023

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The study estimates the amount of emissions resulting from linear sources. There were calculations for a model rural municipality, composed of national, provincial, country, and municipal roads that run through the area. In this study, the following categories of vehicles were assumed to travel along this route: motorcycles, passenger cars, light trucks (vans), heavy trucks without trailers, trucks with trailers, and buses. The analysis used data on the average volume of traffic (SDR) on selected roads on the territory of the sample municipality, based on the frequency of participation in traffic by each mode of transportation on selected road sections. To estimate the emission rates of each pollutant, for each vehicle category separately, the calculations were made based on the emission factor rates for each type of fuel. According to the adopted methodology and based on the adopted assumptions scenarios, pollutants’ emissions were estimated. The implementation of the scenarios offered for reducing CO2 emissions has been proposed, and it is estimated that, depending on the variant adopted, the reductions will be between 13 and 21% in variant I, between 3 and 8% in variant II, and between 18 and 34% in combining these variants. The variant with a reduction in private car transportation in favor of bicycle transportation in combination with public transportation showed the most favorable effects on the environment.

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