Research highlights ► Population exposure considers inhabitants and travelers within the exposure area. ► Congestion could impact population exposure more than nighttime atmosphere does. ► Accumulated population exposure must be considered in transportation analysis. ► The alternative urban paths could imply similar and huge population exposure.
Abstract We analyze two types of hazardous materials (hazmats) transportation in an urban environment, line-haul transportation and physical distribution. Two real cases are presented, the chlorine and gasoline transportation in Mexico City. Alternative paths are obtained and their population exposures are estimated, in order to identify if better alternative paths can exist. The population exposure considers inhabitants within the exposure area and exposed travelers during a truck trip. Accumulated population exposure was estimated for the gasoline case. Finally, recommendations and conclusion for urban hazmats transportation are presented.
Hazardous materials transportation in Mexico City: Chlorine and gasoline cases
Tramsportation Research, Part C: Emerging Technologies ; 19 , 5 ; 779-789
2010-09-06
11 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Hazardous materials transportation in Mexico City: Chlorine and gasoline cases
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