Air Pollution Exposure in Walking School Bus Routes: A New Zealand Case Study
Walking School Buses (WSBs), organized groups for children to walk to school under the supervision of adults, help reduce traffic congestion and contribute towards exercise. Routes are based largely on need, traffic safety and travel time, with exposure to air pollution not generally considered. Thi...
Main Authors: | Kim N. Dirks, Jennifer A. Salmond, Nicholas Talbot |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-12-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/12/2802 |
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