Santiago-environmental issues associated with urban change Flashcards
1
Q
main pollutants
A
nitrus oxide and sulphur dioxide
2
Q
sources of pollutants
A
motor vehicles and heavy industries
3
Q
traffic congestion
A
ineffective bus system
bus drivers get commison for each passenger
little road safety for pedestrians
4
Q
urban transport plan
A
- 15 segregated busways
- reduce average journey lengths
- 3 new suburban rail services
- reform of taxi system
5
Q
taxi firms have converted to what type of gas?
A
compressed natural gas=less c02 emmitted
6
Q
advantages of reducing average journey lengths
A
less pollutants created so locals gain improved quality of life, breathing in cleaner air and reducing the risk of respiratory problems
