It seems that the common public perception of transportation is that automobiles are damaging the environment and the best way to combat the rise in pollution is to take as many trips as possible on foot or using a bicycle. This would cut down on emissions and, therefore, save the planet. The theory explored in this report is that the common views on transportation are not entirely accurate and people don’t always see the big picture. The main goal of this project is to investigate the out-of-pocket cost weighed against the global impact of various forms of transportation, namely, walking, riding bicycles, traditional cars, electric cars, etc. The end goal of this project is to find the most "efficient" transportation method in regards to environmental, and socioeconomic impact.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Michaels, Matthew I.
• Leger, Erin Marie

Subject

• Sustainability
• Energy
• Environment
• Infrastructure

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-101716-110022

Palavra-chave

• Sustainability
• Transportation
• Air--Pollution
• Sustainable development--Social aspects

Advisor

• Stafford, Kenneth A.

Year

• 2016

Date created

• 2016-10-17

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright