The goals of this study were to estimate the greenhouse gas (GHG) impact of tour bus cruising and idling within an urban destination and provide mitigating solutions. Eight days of data specific to group activities, operator behaviours and spatial dynamics were collected using standardized instruments. When applied to the population of buses, the peak-season results indicated an estimated 3,384 gallons of daily extraneous diesel consumption, translating to 34,452 kilograms of CO2 emissions per day. A four-stage process to reducing GHG emissions in urban settings is provided, emphasizing itinerary shifts, mobility index development, spatial optimization and infrastructure development.


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    Title :

    The impact of tour bus cruising and idling on greenhouse gas emissions


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Current Issues in Tourism ; 26 , 6 ; 863-867


    Publication date :

    2023-03-19


    Size :

    5 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    Unknown




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