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Simple Interactive Models for Better Air Quality
SIM-air Working Paper Series: 32-2010
Estimated Air Pollutionand Health Benefits of
Metro System in Delhi
Dr. Sarath Guttikunda
January, 2010
Metro Layout in Delhi, India
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Estimated Air Pollution and Health Benefits of Metro System in Delhi
Dr. Sarath Guttikunda, New Delhi, India (Email: [email protected])
Rising incomes, combined with growing propensity for personal mobility and inadequate(and uncomfortable) mass transportation facilities1, has resulted in a pronounced increase inautomobile ownership and its utilization in Delhi (and other major cities) in India. In 2000sthe vehicle population has doubled and currently averages ~1,000 new vehicle registrationsa day2.
Figure 1: Travel statistics in India3
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