Mitigating child exposure to traffic-related air pollution on the school commute: Views of parents and teachers in England

IF 7.3 1区工程技术 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment Pub Date : 2024-10-02 DOI:10.1016/j.trd.2024.104454

Louis Brown, Enda Hayes, Jo Barnes

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Abstract

Children are particularly vulnerable to the adverse health effects of traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) due to their developing physiologies. A survey was distributed to schools in England for completion by parents and teachers. The survey examined perceptions of TRAP on the school commute and assessed views on potential interventions for reducing exposure. 76.7% of parents and 75.8% of teachers were concerned about TRAP at their school. The most common cause for concern was school proximity to a busy road (44.2% parents and 42.5% teachers).

Active travel was the most common measure already undertaken. The biggest obstacles to reducing school TRAP were driving convenience, school proximity to busy roads, and lack of parental support. Parents and teachers considered local authorities most responsible for improving school TRAP. Active travel was a popular and desirable intervention for reducing potential child exposure, and parental education on this and related topics were also desirable.

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减少儿童在上下学途中受到与交通有关的空气污染的影响：英格兰家长和教师的观点

由于生理发育阶段，儿童特别容易受到交通相关空气污染（TRAP）对健康的不良影响。我们向英格兰的学校发放了一份调查问卷，供家长和教师填写。该调查研究了上下学途中对与交通有关的空气污染的看法，并评估了对减少接触的潜在干预措施的意见。76.7%的家长和75.8%的教师对学校中的TRAP表示担忧。最常见的担忧原因是学校靠近繁忙的道路（44.2% 的家长和 42.5% 的教师）。减少学校 TRAP 的最大障碍是驾驶方便、学校靠近繁忙道路以及缺乏家长支持。家长和教师认为，地方政府对改善学校 TRAP 负有最大责任。积极出行是减少儿童潜在交通风险的受欢迎和理想的干预措施，家长在这方面和相关主题上的教育也很可取。

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Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment 工程技术-运输科技

CiteScore

14.40

自引率

9.20%

发文量

314

审稿时长

39 days

期刊介绍： Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment focuses on original research exploring the environmental impacts of transportation, policy responses to these impacts, and their implications for transportation system design, planning, and management. The journal comprehensively covers the interaction between transportation and the environment, ranging from local effects on specific geographical areas to global implications such as natural resource depletion and atmospheric pollution. We welcome research papers across all transportation modes, including maritime, air, and land transportation, assessing their environmental impacts broadly. Papers addressing both mobile aspects and transportation infrastructure are considered. The journal prioritizes empirical findings and policy responses of regulatory, planning, technical, or fiscal nature. Articles are policy-driven, accessible, and applicable to readers from diverse disciplines, emphasizing relevance and practicality. We encourage interdisciplinary submissions and welcome contributions from economically developing and advanced countries alike, reflecting our international orientation.