The Contribution of City Buses to Urban Air Pollution in Jerusalem, Israel

Open Access

1 August 1984

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of the Air Pollution Control Association

Vol. 34 (8) , 828-831
https://doi.org/10.1080/00022470.1984.10465817

Abstract

A survey of the contribution of city buses to the total emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants was conducted in the city of Jerusalem, Israel. The results reveal that buses are one of the main sources for nitrogen oxides, and, to a lesser extent, particulate matter. Contribution of buses to carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon levels was insignificant as compared to gasoline powered private cars. Possible vehicular restrictions in downtown districts are examined.