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Transit Connections 2013 The Value of Transit
Transit: It’s Personal
Amy FitchUniversity of Nevada, Reno
Julie D. HunterWashoe County Health District
Kevin SchillerWashoe County Department of SocialServices
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Washoe County Health District, Air Quality Management
Division
Julie HunterSenior Air Quality Specialist
Transit Connections, December 6, 2013
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Air Quality Management Division Monitoring – Measures the level of criteria pollutants
Planning – Establishes rules and regulations to reduce air pollutants of concern in the area
Permitting – Issues Permits to Operate with conditions to reduce/limit emissions
Enforcement – Ensures compliance with permit conditions and regulations governing air quality
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AQM Monitoring Network
• 8 Sites in Southern Washoe County
• Operates 24/7• Meets EPA
requirements • Reviewed annually• Changes approved by
EPA
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Monitoring Station
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Criteria Air Pollutants
• Carbon Monoxide (CO)• Particulate Matter (PM)• Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)• Nitrogen Dioxide (NOx)• Ozone (O3)• Lead
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Air Quality Index (AQI)
• Pollutant levels calculate daily AQI
• AQI reported daily to public
• AQI level determines health effects
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Health Effects of Ozone
• OZONEo Cough o Throat Irritationo Pain, burning, or
discomfort in the chest when taking a deep breath
o Chest tightness, wheezing, or shortness of breath
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Health Effects of Particulates
• Particulate Mattero Coughing, wheezing,
shortness of breath o Aggravated asthma o Lung damage (including
decreased lung function and lifelong respiratory disease)
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• Pollution per Mile Calculation (Washoe County):
• Annual Emissions: 2,580,403 tons/year• Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT): 11,507,066 per day• Vehicle Population: 267,157 number of vehicles
Pollution Calculation
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Pollution from Vehicles
• Average vehicle drives 43.1 miles per day
• 53.7 lbs of emissions per day per vehicle
• 1.2 lbs pollution per mile
CO
VOCCO2
PM10PM2.5
NOx
SO2
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Transit Solutions
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• Motor vehicles are the largest contributor to ozone in Washoe County
• 40% of all trips are two miles or less, these short trips lead to “cold starts” which are a big source of emissions.
• One mile pedaled or walked saves 1.2 pounds of pollution
Active Transportation Benefits
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Solutions to Reduce Pollution
• Public transit, carpool, or active transportation
• Combine errands• Limit engine idling• Safe refueling• Refuel vehicles after dusk• Keep vehicle tuned and
tires inflated
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Keep it Clean
• Know the Code
• Rack Em Up
• nOzone
www.ourcleanair.com