Essays about: "car use reduction"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 40 essays containing the words car use reduction.

  1. 6. Urban transition experiments for global climate goals : learning from effective interventions to reduce car use in Lund municipality

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Paula Kuss; [2021]
    Keywords : transport intervention; car use reduction; urban mobility; urban transition experiments; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : To limit global warming to 1.5°C, concerted efforts to drastically reduce GHG emissions by 2030 are needed. Lund municipality has ambitious climate goals for 2030, however, high emissions from transport and especially private car use endanger their achievement. READ MORE

  3. 7. Stationsparkers möjlighet att positivt påverka hälsan : med Ängelholms Järnvägspark som exempel

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Andrea Stjernström Cronberg; [2021]
    Keywords : urbana grönytor; stadsplanering; landskapsarkitektur; järnvägsstation; pendling; vegetation; hälsa;

    Abstract : Naturområden och olika typer av grönområden har bevisats framkalla fysiska och psykiska responser i den mänskliga kroppen såsom en sänkt kortisolhalt i blodet och en avslappnande effekt på hjärnaktiviteten. Exponering för vegetation och grönska har också upptäckts minska symptom av depression. READ MORE

  4. 8. Bullerreducerande metoder för exponerade boendemiljöer nära bilvägar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Ida Grundh; [2021]
    Keywords : buller; trafikbuller; bullernivåer; bullerstörning; bullerexponering; bullerreducering; road-traffic noise; car noise sensitivity; noise annoyance; noise exposure; noise barriers; noise ratings;

    Abstract : Landskapsarkitekter och stadsplanerare behöver rätt verktyg för att forma framtidens hållbara städer. Då buller är en av de största miljöstörningarna i Sverige behöver dessa belysas och rätt metoder appliceras. READ MORE

  5. 9. THE REASONS AND CONDITIONS OF SYMBOLIC POLITICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY. A case study of the reasons and conditions for use of symbolic politics in the decision of Low Emission Zones for cars in Stockholm

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Charlotte Darvik; [2020-03-04]
    Keywords : Symbolic politics; Low emission zones; Environmental policies; Air quality;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to examine the reasons and conditions for symbolic politics in the decision to implement Low emission zones (LEZ) for cars in Stockholm. A LEZ restricts the ability to move with certain vehicles in an area to improve air quality, decrease congestion and sending a signal for upgrading the car/vehicle fleet (Connelly et.al. 2012). READ MORE

  6. 10. New Housing Developments: A Localisation Strategy considering Energy-Efficiency from an Urban Structure and Transport Perspective for the city of Falun

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

    Author : Adeyemi Kazeem Ajayi; [2020]
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    Abstract : There are several considerations when planning new housing developments, and resultant problems require critical analysis. This thesis has focused on studying some part of the potential issues in the case of a project in the city of Falun. READ MORE