Leicester
Air quality monitoring and modelling is being
developed in Leicester using the AIRVIRO system. This will
incorporate live traffic data, near real-time prediction and
24/48hr forecasting. Within the scope of HEAVEN, Leicester
plans to:
- test new methodologies for decision making,
- assess Transport Demand Management Strategies
targeted at reducing transport related pollution,
- stay abreast of EU directives on air
quality and noise, and
- comply with national and local pollution
strategies.
To assist decision-makers with the assessment
of management strategies and compliance with legislation,
Leicester will enhance the air quality monitoring and modelling
network within the city in a number of ways.
A 'health database' and an accompanying 'statistical
calculation package' will be developed and built into the
air quality modelling system along with a 'street canyon'
model to further support pollution predictions. The AIRVIRO
model will be included among the background data for the so-called
"OPANA" model.
In anticipation of the EU directive on noise,
a noise model will be developed and incorporated into the
AIRVIRO system. Furthermore, the current system of integrating
live traffic data with air quality will be enhanced to improve
the dispersion of modelling predictions.
As part of the HEAVEN project, the Decision
Support System will be implemented and tested in two regions
of Leicester. These areas are already equipped with air quality,
roadside pollution and traffic monitoring equipment and have
previously been the locations of other traffic management
projects. One of the areas has been identified as a priority
'Air Quality Management Area' following the completion of
the UK's 'Air Quality Review and Assessment Strategy.'
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