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Environmental Impact Assessment of Road Traffic in Taiz City.
Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim
Faculty of Engineering, University of Aden, YEMEN.
Abstract
In this study an attempt was made to estimate and predict the pollution emission by road traffic in Taiz city
(Yemen). Mobile 6.2 software designed by EPA in the united states was used for the estimation of the pollutions
such as CO, THC, NOx , SO2 and PM. Hourly classified vehicle count was carried out in the city network in
year 2010, and forecasted for the year 2014, 2020 and 2025. The metrological data, vehicle fleet characteristics
and fuel specifications of Taiz city were fed in the software. The pollution emission for the year 2014, 2020 and
2025 were obtained. Different scenarios such as clean air act and traffic management plan in the city were
investigated in order to reduce the pollution emissions.
Keywords: Traffic Air Pollution, Urban traffic Pollution, Mobile 6.
I. Introduction
Taiz is one of the 22 governorates of
Yemen. It extends over 14,194 sq.km and accounts
for 2.69 % of Yemen’s geographical area and
contained a population of 2,805,000 (2010)
accounting for 12.1 % of the country’s population.
Taiz governorate has the biggest population size
among all the governorates. The urban share is
22.8%.
Taiz city is the capital of Taiz governorate.
It is a historical city of long vintage and hosts a
number of heritage monuments and buildings
attracting a large number of tourists. The city is built
along hilly terrain of steep slopes and provides a
great example of human ingenuity in city
building. Located in the interior highlands at
altitudes ranging between 1,100 m and 1,600 m
above sea level. Its center became jammed due to its
traditional narrow streets and the lack of proper
traffic and parking management system. Figure (1)
shows the map of the Republic of Yemen, while
figure (2) shows Taiz metropolitan Region and figure
(3) shows the Taiz city road network.
Figure (1): Republic of Yemen.
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Figure (2 ): Taiz Metropolitan Region.
Figure (3): Taiz city Road Network.
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II. Environmental Characteristics
Due to the absence of heavy industries in
Taiz, and coupled with heavy rainfall and
mountainous terrain resulting high wind speeds.
The traffic is major source of pollution in the city,
deterioration of environment might occur due to
rapid increase in private vehicles
III. Increase in Registered Vehicles
The registered vehicles in Taiz have
grown at a rapid average annual growth rate of
16.5% since 1996 and are expected to grow at the
same rate. Cheap availability of old vehicles from
developed countries also has resulted in increase in
the vehicle numbers. The influence of development
of neighboring countries and some possible oil
exploration in future may cause a rapid surge in
Yemen economy, which will increase vehicle on
roads. If necessary steps are not taken in terms of
curbing the private vehicles, in future further
environmental deterioration may happen. Figure
(2) shows the growth of vehicles in Taiz.
Figure (4): Growth of vehicles in Taiz.
IV. Vehicle Technology
Predominant share of vehicles on roads are
of modern technology. However, two wheelers, taxis
and commercial vehicles are still based on old
technology. Two wheelers in particular have
conventional two stroke engine and are a major cause
of vehicular air pollution and effect is enhanced due
to presence of hilly terrain.
The prime mode of public transport in Taiz
for intra city travel is medium size buses and vans
popularly known as Dhabbabs having seating
capacity of 9, 13 and 26. 13 seater Dhabbas are
more in number as compared to others. These
vehicles Dhabbabs are old diesel based vehicles with
high fuel consumption. The composition of Dhabbabs
is maximum (30%) in traffic and perform maximum
trips in a day by any mode. Diesel as fuel with high
sulphur content and low propulsion on hilly terrains
cause increase in exhausts which intern cause
increase in air pollution.
V. Age of Vehicles
Predominant share of vehicles on roads are
of modern technology. However, two wheelers,
taxis and commercial vehicles are still based on old
technology. Two wheelers in particular have
conventional two stroke engine and are a major cause
of vehicular air pollution and effect is enhanced
due to presence of hilly terrain.
44% of Dhabbabs were in age band of 10-15
years and 48% are above 15 years of age. This
particular share of vehicles has been over utilized in
terms of life span. Similarly other vehicles like
Peugeot taxis and other intra city taxis constitute
more 17% of traffic and have a very high trip rate.
These all vehicles are very old and run on
conventional technology and are major source of air
pollution. There is a need to introduce new
technology based on alternative fuels for public
transport and restricting the use of over aged vehicles
particularly in urban areas.
VI. Air Quality model
In this study Mobile6 model used to
estimate and predict the emission from vehicles
movement in Taiz city. MOBILE6 was designed by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to
address a wide variety of air pollution modeling
needs. Written in Fortran and compiled for use in the
desktop computer environment, the model calculates
emission rates under various conditions affecting in-
use emission levels (e.g., ambient temperatures,
average traffic speeds) as specified by the modeler.
MOBILE models have been used by EPA to evaluate
highway mobile source control strategies; by states
and local and regional planning agencies to develop
emission inventories and control strategies for State
Implementation Plans under the Clean Air Act; by
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metropolitan planning organizations and state
transportation departments for transportation
planning and conformity analysis; by academic and
industry investigators conducting research; and in
developing environmental impact statements.
The model predicts emissions of hydro
carbons, carbon mono oxide, oxides of nitrogen,
particulate matter and sulfur dioxide in gram per
vehicle-mile for different types of vehicles. Vehicles
types include light duty gasoline-powered vehicles,
light duty gasoline-powered trucks, heavy-duty
gasoline-powered trucks, light-duty diesel -powered
vehicles, heavy-duty diesel-powered vehicles, and
motorcycles.
The mathematical form of the models is
basic emissions factor multiplied by a set of
correction factors related to environmental and
operating characteristics. Correction factors account
for variations in ambient temperature, fuel volatility
level, air conditioner use, loading and trailer towing,
and vehicular operating mode, speed, age, and
mileage accumulation. Total daily or annual
emissions may be predicted by multiplying the
corrected emissions factors by the total vehicle-miles
of travel for particular vehicle types and then
summing over all vehicle types.
Basic emissions rates and correction factors
are determined from the Federal Test Procedure
(FTP).
The model assumes that vehicles from the
previous 20 model years are operating during any
given year. They contain build-in estimates of he
mileage accumulation of each model year and the
distribution of model years in the fleet in any given
year. Emissions factors are assumed to increase with
age because of mechanical deterioration with
increase mileage. It is also assumed that for any
given calendar year, vehicle of any particular model
year accrue mileage, operate, and are subject to
environmental conditions similar to all other vehicles
of that model year; consequently, the model are not
sensitive to the composition of the fleet in terms of
make of vehicles.
VII. Modeling Traffic Air Pollution in Taiz
City
Mobile6 software was used to estimate and
predict air pollution in Taiz city. In order Mobile6
predict correctly the emission rate by traffic, the
following input parameters have been modified in the
software:
a) Metrological data:
Min/Max Temperature
Absolute Humidity
Altitude
b) Vehicle Fleet Characteristics:
Vehicle Mile Traveled Fractions
Distribution of Vehicle Registration (Age)
Average Speed
Diesel Fractions
c) Fuel Specifications:
Gasoline Sulfur Content
Diesel Sulfur Content
Fuel Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP)
VIII. Scenarios for Modeling Traffic Air
Pollution
The Yemeni ambient air quality norms are
similar to that of adopted by United States, however,
the apart from ambient air quality standards United
States has adopted other measures like emission
norms for vehicles to curb pollution.
The Yemeni warrants for air quality no
where mentions the vehicle emission norms for
different modes. The norms for vehicle emission can
play a very important role in curbing vehicular
pollution as these norms are considered while
manufacturing vehicles. This warrants can make
technology change in vehicles and there by reducing
pollution.
Yemeni Environment protection legislation
requires amendment to include emission norms for all
vehicles and periodic pollution checks e.g. 1990
Clean Air Act amendments, Tier1, Tier2 etc...
Standards adopted by the United States EPA or
EURO 1-4 standards adopted by European Union.
Two scenarios were considered for
modeling traffic air pollution in Taiz city, viz. do
nothing scenario and alternative scenarios.
Do Nothing Scenario:
At present there are no laws or regulations in
Taiz city which prevent vehicle owners to control the
vehicular emission rate. Moreover, as mentioned
earlier, considerable amount of vehicles have old
technology and are in the age band of 10-15 years,
and many of the imported vehicles are used (old)
vehicles from developed countries. In addition, the
fuel used in the city has high percentage of sulfur
(gasoline 0.1% and diesel 0.348% by mass).
To model the above mentioned short coming
in transportation system in Taiz city, we have to
disable the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments
requirements (CAA) in Mobile6.
Vehicular emission in Taiz city for the years
2014, 2020 and 2025 were modeled using do nothing
scenario. Table (1) shows area wise daily emission in
tons of Total Hydro Carbon, Carbon mono oxides,
Nitrogen oxides, Particulate matter and Sulfur
dioxides in Taiz in different years (do nothing
scenario).
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Table (1): Area wise daily emission of pollutants in tons in different years, (do nothing) scenario.
Year Pollutants Area
Central (CBD) Mid (suburb) Outer
Cordon
Total
2014
THC 3.998 2.600 9.673 16.271
CO 30.698 19.942 69.172 119.811
NOx 3.519 2.513 15.010 21.042
PM 0.141 0.095 0.538 0.774
SO2 1.074 0.725 4.058 5.857
2020
THC 4.841 3.148 11.712 19.701
CO 37.169 24.145 83.754 145.069
NOx 4.261 3.043 18.174 25.478
PM 0.170 0.115 0.651 0.937
SO2 1.300 0.878 4.913 7.091
2025
THC 5.695 3.702 13.776 23.173
CO 43.721 28.401 98.516 170.638
NOx 5.012 3.580 21.377 29.969
PM 0.200 0.136 0.766 1.102
SO2 1.530 1.033 5.779 8.341
It is clear from Table (1) that the daily emission of
Total Hydro Carbon is 16.271 ton, 119.811 tons of
Carbon mono oxides, 21.042 tons of Nitrogen
oxides, 0.774 ton of Particulate matter and 5.857
tons of Sulfur dioxides in Taiz on a typical summer
day in year 2014. Figure (5) shows the daily
emission in tons of Total Hydro Carbon, Carbon
mono oxides, Nitrogen oxides, Particulate matter
and Sulfur dioxides in the central area for the years
2014, 2020 and 2025.
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Figure (6) shows the daily emission in tons of Total
Hydro Carbon, Carbon mono oxides, Nitrogen
oxides, Particulate matter and Sulfur dioxides in
the mid area for the years 2014, 2020 and 2025.
Figure (7) shows the daily emission in tons of Total
Hydro Carbon, Carbon mono oxides, Nitrogen
oxides, Particulate matter and Sulfur dioxides in
the outer area for the years 2014, 2020 and 2025.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
2014 2020 2025
Tons
Year
Fig. (5): Daily Emission of Pollutants in Cental Area
THC CO NOX PM SO2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
2014 2020 2025
Tons
Year
Fig. (6): Daily Emission of Pollutants in Mid Area
THC CO NOX PM SO2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
2014 2020 2025
Tons
Year
Fig. (7): Daily Emission of Pollutants in Outer Area
THC CO NOX PM SO2
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Figure (8) shows the daily emission of different
traffic pollutants in whole Taiz for the years 2014,
2020and 2025.
These comparatively low values of traffic
emissions of various pollutants in Taiz city as
shown in Table (1), especially in central area
coupled with heavy rainfall and mountainous
terrain resulting high wind speeds which will lead
to quick dispersion of the above mentioned
pollutants.
IX. Dispersion of Air Pollutants:
Pollutants emitted into the atmosphere are
mixed thoroughly with the surrounding air and
diluted by atmospheric dispersion. This dispersion is
primarily due to turbulent diffusion and bulk air flow.
In this study the Gaussian plume model was used to
predict the concentration of pollutants downwind of a
line source situated at ground level.
For infinite line source such as heavy traffic
along a long stretch of road, the ground-level
downwind concentration of pollutants is given by:
Where,
q= Q/l = source strength per unit distance (gram/ m.
sec)
u = wind speed m/sec
σ z = dispersion coefficient
The above equation was used to predict the
dispersion of traffic pollutants in the atmosphere and
to find out the concentration of pollutant in the
atmosphere in micro gram per cubic meter.
The analysis revealed that the concentration
of pollutants in the atmosphere due to traffic
movement Taiz city for the base year as well as
future years till 2025 will not exceeded the Yemeni
ambient air standards provided that there will be no
other sources of pollution such as heavy industries
etc..
However, it is advisable to think about adopting
higher emission norms such as 1990 clean air act of
the united states or European emission standards
Euro I, because in country like Yemen, adopting new
norms, training staffs and importing necessary
equipments will take years. So, if a decision taken to
adopt higher norms, may be after 5 or 10 years we
will be able to correctly implement that norm.
Alternative Scenarios:
1- Clean Air Act :
The first step to improve the traffic air
quality emission in Taiz city for the future years will
be to adopt emission norms for vehicles similar to
1990 Clean Air Act (CAA) used in the united states
(or its European counter part Euro I), then higher
norms may be thought about.
In this study, alternative analysis was carried
out using the 1990 Clean Air Act amendment. The
input to Mobile6 software was modified to take into
consideration the 1990 Clean Air Act (CAA), as well
as improved fuel specifications (sulfur 0.05 % by
mass).
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2014 2020 2025
Tons
Year
Fig. (8): Daily Total Emission of Polutants in Taiz
THC CO NOX PM SO2
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Vehicular emission for Taiz city for the
years 2014 and 2020 and 2025 were modeled using
alternative scenario (Clean Air Act). Table (2) shows
area wise daily emission in tons of Total hydro
carbon, Carbon mono oxide, Nitrogen oxides,
particulate matter and Sulfur dioxides.
Table (2): Area wise daily emission of pollutants in tons in different years, (Clean Air Act) scenario.
It is clear from Table (2) that the daily
emission of Total Hydro Carbon is 9.266 ton,
72.193 tons of Carbon mono oxides, 19.419 tons of
Nitrogen oxides, 0.488 ton of Particulate matter
and 0.130 tons of Sulfur dioxides in Taiz on a
typical summer day in year 2014. Figure (9) shows
the daily emission in tons of Total Hydro Carbon in
Taiz for both the scenarios, it is clear that clean air
act has considerable impact on reduction of THC
for the years 2014, 2020 and 2025.
0
5
10
15
2014 2020 2025
Tons
Year
Fig. (9): Daily THC Emission For Two Scnarios
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Figure (10) shows the daily emission in tons of
Carbon mono oxide in Taiz for both the scenarios,
it is obvious that clean air act has considerable
impact on reduction of CO for the years 2014, 2020
and 2025.
Figure (11) shows the daily emission in tons of
Nitrogen oxides in Taiz for both the scenarios, it is
clear that clean air act has considerable impact on
reduction of NOx for the years 2014, 2020 and
2025.
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2014 2020 2025
Tons
Year
Fig. (10): Daily CO Emission For The Two Scenarios
DO NOTHING CLEAN AIR ACT
0
5
10
15
2014 2020 2025
Tons
Year
Fig. (11): Daily Nox Emission For The Two Scenarios
DO NOTHING CLEAN AIR ACT
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Figure (12) shows the daily emission in tons of
particulate matter in Taiz for both the scenarios, it
is clear that clean air act has considerable impact
on reduction of PM for the years 2014, 2020 and
2025.
Figure (13) shows the daily emission in tons of
sulfur dioxides in Taiz for both the scenarios, it is
clear that clean air act has huge impact on
reduction of SO2 for the years 2014, 2020 and
2025, the main reason due to the assumption of
using clean fuel with less percentage of sulfur.
2- Traffic Improvement in Central Area:
To decongest the central area of Taiz city, a
traffic management plan was suggested by changing
two way traffic to one way in some routes. The
environmental impact of this improvement in
considered in this section. The air pollution due to
traffic at central area was compared for different
scenarios. Four scenarios were compared viz. do
nothing scenario at the central area (DN), do nothing
with traffic management plan at central area
(DNTMP) ,Clean Air Act (CAA) at the central area,
and traffic management with clean air act
(CAATMP).
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
2014 2020 2025
Tons
Year
Fig. (12): DailyPM Emission For The Two Scenarios
DO NOTHING CLEAN AIR ACT
0
1
2
3
4
5
2014 2020 2025
Tons
Year
Fig. (13): Daily SO2 Emission For The Two Scenarios
DO NOTHING CLEAN AIR ACT
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Figures (14), (15), (16) , (17) and (18)
show the daily emission index of total hydro
carbon, carbon mono oxide, nitrogen oxides,
particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide respectively
for different scenarios.
It is clear from figure (14) that on any
typical summer day in 2014, the THC emissions
will be reduced by 21.7% if a traffic management
plan (DNTMP) is adopted at the central area, in the
same year the emission of THC will be reduced by
36.9% if clean air act (CAA) is implemented at the
central area, similarly, the emission of THC will be
reduced by 50.3% if CAA norms implemented
along with traffic management plan (CAATMP) in
2014.
Figure (15) indicates that on any typical summer
day in 2014, the CO emissions will be reduced by
22.2% if a traffic management plan (DNTMP) is
adopted at the central area, in the same year the
emission of CO will be reduced by 32.2% if clean
air act (CAA) is implemented at the central area,
similarly, the emission of CO will be reduced by
47.4% if CAA norms implemented along with
traffic management plan (CAATMP) in 2014.
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2014 2020 2025
EmissionIndex
Year
Fig. (14): Daily THC Emission Index For Different Traffic
Management Plans at Central Area
DN DNTMP CAA CAATMP
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2014 2020 2025
EmissionIndex
Year
Fig. (15): Dail CO Emission Index For Different Traffic
Management Plans at Central Area
DN DNTMP CAA CAATMP
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Figure (16) reveals that on any typical summer day
in 2014, the NOx emissions will be reduced by
20.6% if a traffic management plan (DNTMP) is
adopted at the central area, in the same year the
emission of NOx will be reduced by 45% if clean
air act (CAA) is implemented at the central area,
similarly, the emission of NOx will be reduced by
56.2% if CAA norms implemented along with
traffic management plan (CAATMP) in 2014.
It is clear from figure (17) that on any typical
summer day in 2014, the PM emissions will be
reduced by 19.5% if a traffic management plan
(DNTMP) is adopted at the central area, in the
same year the emission of PM will be reduced by
23.5% if clean air act (CAA) is implemented at the
central area, similarly, the emission of PM will be
reduced by 38.2% if CAA norms implemented
along with traffic management plan (CAATMP) in
2014.
Figure (18) indicates that on any typical
summer day in 2014, the SO2 emissions will be
reduced by 19.2% if a traffic management plan
(DNTMP) is adopted at the central area, in the
same year the emission of SO2 will be reduced by
97.2% if clean air act (CAA) is implemented at the
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2014 2020 2025
EmissionIndex
Year
Fig. (16): Daily Nox Emission Index For Different Traffic
Management Plans at Central Area
DN DNTMP CAA CAATMP
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2014 2020 2025
EmissionIndex
Fig. (17): Daily PM Emission Index For Different Traffic Management
plans at Central Area
DN DNTMP CAA CAATMP
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central area, similarly, the emission of SO2 will be
reduced by 97.8% if CAA norms implemented
along with traffic management plan (CAATMP) in
2014. It is obvious from figure (18) that using clean
fuel with 0.05 percent sulfur by mass has reduced
the emission of sulfur dioxide to great extend.
It is clear from figures (14), (15), (16),
(17) and (18) that the traffic improvement plan in
the central area has significant impact on reduction
the traffic air pollution in the central area.
X. Legislation/ Warrants for
Environment
Yemen has developed a number of legal
instruments at various levels of government directly
or indirectly concerned with environment protection.
It is party to a number of international conventions,
agreements and treats that have environmental
implications. Table 3 presents the ambient air quality
standards and their comparison with standards given
by various other organizations.
Table (3): Ambient Air quality Norms
Parameter
(1)
Country or Organization
Averaging Period USA(1) WHO(2) World
Bank(3)
Japan(4) Yemen(5)
SO2
Annual 0.06 - 1.00 0.26 0.06
24-Hour
Maximum
0.365 0.90 0.50 0.11 -
24-Hour Average - - 1.00 - 0.15
1-Hour Average - 0.35 0.19 - 0.35
NO2
Annual 0.10 - 0.10 - -
24-Hour
Maximum
- - - 0.08 -
24-Hour Average - - 0.50 - 0.15
1-Hour Average - 0.19-0.32 - - 0.4
O3 1 Hour Maximum 0.235 - - 0.06 ppm 0.06 ppm
Particulates
Annual 0.065-
0.075
0.60-0.90 0.50 -
24-Hour
Maximum
0.15-0.26 - - 0.20 0.07
24-Hour Average - 0.15-0.23 - 0.10 -
1-Hour Average - - 0.20 -
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2014 2020 2025
EmissionIndex
Year
Fig. (18): Daily SO2 Emission Index For Different Traffic
Management Plans at Central Area
DN DNTMP CAA CAATMP
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Sources:
1- USA Standards are federal Standards as reported
by the California Air Resources Board 9 January
2003.
2- World Health Organization- Standards as cited
by various websites.
3- World Bank websites, including World Bank,
Environmental Department, Initial Draft of
Industrial Pollution and Abutment Handbook,
January 1995.
4- Environmental Quality in Japan, Ministry of
Environment, Government of Japan, current
website (www.env.go.jp).
5- Implementation list of the Environmental
Protection Law, Yemen, 2005.
XI. Conclusions
The following conclusions can be drawn
from this Study:
• The environmental impact study for Taiz city for
the years 2014, 2020 and 2025 were carried out
in this study.
• The Taiz fleet generates 119.8 tons of carbon
mono oxide (CO), 16.271 tons of total hydro
carbon (THC), 21.042 tons of nitrogen oxides
(NOx), 0.774 ton of particulate mater (PM) and
5.872 tons of sulfur dioxide (SO2) on a typical
summer day in 2014 (do nothing scenario).
• If Taiz city adopted higher emission norms e.g.
similar to the 1990 clean air act (CAA) of the
united states, then daily emission of Taiz city
will be reduced to 72.193 tons of (CO), 9.266
tons of (THC), 19.416 tons of (NOx), 0.488 ton
of (PM) and 0.13 ton of (SO2) on a typical
summer day in 2014.
• On any typical summer day in 2014, the CO
emissions will be reduced by 22.2% if a traffic
management plan (DNTMP) is adopted at the
central area, in the same year the emission of CO
will be reduced by 32.2% if clean air act (CAA)
is implemented at the central area, similarly, the
emission of CO will be reduced by 47.4% if
CAA norms implemented along with traffic
management plan (CAATMP) in 2014.
• Similarly, the traffic management plan at the
central area has considerable effect on the
reduction of daily emission of THC, NOx, PM
and SO2.
• Alternative fuel technologies for public transport
can be introduced in order to reduce the
emissions. Yemen having rich petroleum
resources, following fuels may be considered for
public transport.
o Standard diesel
o Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD)
o Bio-diesel (mix of bio-mass like oil
from Jatropha plants with diesel)
o Natural gas (compressed or liquefied)
o Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
o Di-methyl Ether (DME)
• Yemeni Environment protection legislation
requires amendment to include emission norms
for all vehicles and periodic pollution checks e.g.
United States clean air act, Tier 1, Tier 2 etc... Or
EURO 1-4 standards adopted by EU.
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Environmental Impact of Road Traffic in Taiz City, Yemen

  • 1. Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 4, Issue 3( Version 3), March 2014, pp.42-55 www.ijera.com 42 | P a g e Environmental Impact Assessment of Road Traffic in Taiz City. Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim Faculty of Engineering, University of Aden, YEMEN. Abstract In this study an attempt was made to estimate and predict the pollution emission by road traffic in Taiz city (Yemen). Mobile 6.2 software designed by EPA in the united states was used for the estimation of the pollutions such as CO, THC, NOx , SO2 and PM. Hourly classified vehicle count was carried out in the city network in year 2010, and forecasted for the year 2014, 2020 and 2025. The metrological data, vehicle fleet characteristics and fuel specifications of Taiz city were fed in the software. The pollution emission for the year 2014, 2020 and 2025 were obtained. Different scenarios such as clean air act and traffic management plan in the city were investigated in order to reduce the pollution emissions. Keywords: Traffic Air Pollution, Urban traffic Pollution, Mobile 6. I. Introduction Taiz is one of the 22 governorates of Yemen. It extends over 14,194 sq.km and accounts for 2.69 % of Yemen’s geographical area and contained a population of 2,805,000 (2010) accounting for 12.1 % of the country’s population. Taiz governorate has the biggest population size among all the governorates. The urban share is 22.8%. Taiz city is the capital of Taiz governorate. It is a historical city of long vintage and hosts a number of heritage monuments and buildings attracting a large number of tourists. The city is built along hilly terrain of steep slopes and provides a great example of human ingenuity in city building. Located in the interior highlands at altitudes ranging between 1,100 m and 1,600 m above sea level. Its center became jammed due to its traditional narrow streets and the lack of proper traffic and parking management system. Figure (1) shows the map of the Republic of Yemen, while figure (2) shows Taiz metropolitan Region and figure (3) shows the Taiz city road network. Figure (1): Republic of Yemen. RESEARCH ARTICLE OPEN ACCESS
  • 2. Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 4, Issue 3( Version 3), March 2014, pp.42-55 www.ijera.com 43 | P a g e Figure (2 ): Taiz Metropolitan Region. Figure (3): Taiz city Road Network.
  • 3. Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 4, Issue 3( Version 3), March 2014, pp.42-55 www.ijera.com 44 | P a g e II. Environmental Characteristics Due to the absence of heavy industries in Taiz, and coupled with heavy rainfall and mountainous terrain resulting high wind speeds. The traffic is major source of pollution in the city, deterioration of environment might occur due to rapid increase in private vehicles III. Increase in Registered Vehicles The registered vehicles in Taiz have grown at a rapid average annual growth rate of 16.5% since 1996 and are expected to grow at the same rate. Cheap availability of old vehicles from developed countries also has resulted in increase in the vehicle numbers. The influence of development of neighboring countries and some possible oil exploration in future may cause a rapid surge in Yemen economy, which will increase vehicle on roads. If necessary steps are not taken in terms of curbing the private vehicles, in future further environmental deterioration may happen. Figure (2) shows the growth of vehicles in Taiz. Figure (4): Growth of vehicles in Taiz. IV. Vehicle Technology Predominant share of vehicles on roads are of modern technology. However, two wheelers, taxis and commercial vehicles are still based on old technology. Two wheelers in particular have conventional two stroke engine and are a major cause of vehicular air pollution and effect is enhanced due to presence of hilly terrain. The prime mode of public transport in Taiz for intra city travel is medium size buses and vans popularly known as Dhabbabs having seating capacity of 9, 13 and 26. 13 seater Dhabbas are more in number as compared to others. These vehicles Dhabbabs are old diesel based vehicles with high fuel consumption. The composition of Dhabbabs is maximum (30%) in traffic and perform maximum trips in a day by any mode. Diesel as fuel with high sulphur content and low propulsion on hilly terrains cause increase in exhausts which intern cause increase in air pollution. V. Age of Vehicles Predominant share of vehicles on roads are of modern technology. However, two wheelers, taxis and commercial vehicles are still based on old technology. Two wheelers in particular have conventional two stroke engine and are a major cause of vehicular air pollution and effect is enhanced due to presence of hilly terrain. 44% of Dhabbabs were in age band of 10-15 years and 48% are above 15 years of age. This particular share of vehicles has been over utilized in terms of life span. Similarly other vehicles like Peugeot taxis and other intra city taxis constitute more 17% of traffic and have a very high trip rate. These all vehicles are very old and run on conventional technology and are major source of air pollution. There is a need to introduce new technology based on alternative fuels for public transport and restricting the use of over aged vehicles particularly in urban areas. VI. Air Quality model In this study Mobile6 model used to estimate and predict the emission from vehicles movement in Taiz city. MOBILE6 was designed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address a wide variety of air pollution modeling needs. Written in Fortran and compiled for use in the desktop computer environment, the model calculates emission rates under various conditions affecting in- use emission levels (e.g., ambient temperatures, average traffic speeds) as specified by the modeler. MOBILE models have been used by EPA to evaluate highway mobile source control strategies; by states and local and regional planning agencies to develop emission inventories and control strategies for State Implementation Plans under the Clean Air Act; by
  • 4. Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 4, Issue 3( Version 3), March 2014, pp.42-55 www.ijera.com 45 | P a g e metropolitan planning organizations and state transportation departments for transportation planning and conformity analysis; by academic and industry investigators conducting research; and in developing environmental impact statements. The model predicts emissions of hydro carbons, carbon mono oxide, oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter and sulfur dioxide in gram per vehicle-mile for different types of vehicles. Vehicles types include light duty gasoline-powered vehicles, light duty gasoline-powered trucks, heavy-duty gasoline-powered trucks, light-duty diesel -powered vehicles, heavy-duty diesel-powered vehicles, and motorcycles. The mathematical form of the models is basic emissions factor multiplied by a set of correction factors related to environmental and operating characteristics. Correction factors account for variations in ambient temperature, fuel volatility level, air conditioner use, loading and trailer towing, and vehicular operating mode, speed, age, and mileage accumulation. Total daily or annual emissions may be predicted by multiplying the corrected emissions factors by the total vehicle-miles of travel for particular vehicle types and then summing over all vehicle types. Basic emissions rates and correction factors are determined from the Federal Test Procedure (FTP). The model assumes that vehicles from the previous 20 model years are operating during any given year. They contain build-in estimates of he mileage accumulation of each model year and the distribution of model years in the fleet in any given year. Emissions factors are assumed to increase with age because of mechanical deterioration with increase mileage. It is also assumed that for any given calendar year, vehicle of any particular model year accrue mileage, operate, and are subject to environmental conditions similar to all other vehicles of that model year; consequently, the model are not sensitive to the composition of the fleet in terms of make of vehicles. VII. Modeling Traffic Air Pollution in Taiz City Mobile6 software was used to estimate and predict air pollution in Taiz city. In order Mobile6 predict correctly the emission rate by traffic, the following input parameters have been modified in the software: a) Metrological data: Min/Max Temperature Absolute Humidity Altitude b) Vehicle Fleet Characteristics: Vehicle Mile Traveled Fractions Distribution of Vehicle Registration (Age) Average Speed Diesel Fractions c) Fuel Specifications: Gasoline Sulfur Content Diesel Sulfur Content Fuel Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) VIII. Scenarios for Modeling Traffic Air Pollution The Yemeni ambient air quality norms are similar to that of adopted by United States, however, the apart from ambient air quality standards United States has adopted other measures like emission norms for vehicles to curb pollution. The Yemeni warrants for air quality no where mentions the vehicle emission norms for different modes. The norms for vehicle emission can play a very important role in curbing vehicular pollution as these norms are considered while manufacturing vehicles. This warrants can make technology change in vehicles and there by reducing pollution. Yemeni Environment protection legislation requires amendment to include emission norms for all vehicles and periodic pollution checks e.g. 1990 Clean Air Act amendments, Tier1, Tier2 etc... Standards adopted by the United States EPA or EURO 1-4 standards adopted by European Union. Two scenarios were considered for modeling traffic air pollution in Taiz city, viz. do nothing scenario and alternative scenarios. Do Nothing Scenario: At present there are no laws or regulations in Taiz city which prevent vehicle owners to control the vehicular emission rate. Moreover, as mentioned earlier, considerable amount of vehicles have old technology and are in the age band of 10-15 years, and many of the imported vehicles are used (old) vehicles from developed countries. In addition, the fuel used in the city has high percentage of sulfur (gasoline 0.1% and diesel 0.348% by mass). To model the above mentioned short coming in transportation system in Taiz city, we have to disable the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments requirements (CAA) in Mobile6. Vehicular emission in Taiz city for the years 2014, 2020 and 2025 were modeled using do nothing scenario. Table (1) shows area wise daily emission in tons of Total Hydro Carbon, Carbon mono oxides, Nitrogen oxides, Particulate matter and Sulfur dioxides in Taiz in different years (do nothing scenario).
  • 5. Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 4, Issue 3( Version 3), March 2014, pp.42-55 www.ijera.com 46 | P a g e Table (1): Area wise daily emission of pollutants in tons in different years, (do nothing) scenario. Year Pollutants Area Central (CBD) Mid (suburb) Outer Cordon Total 2014 THC 3.998 2.600 9.673 16.271 CO 30.698 19.942 69.172 119.811 NOx 3.519 2.513 15.010 21.042 PM 0.141 0.095 0.538 0.774 SO2 1.074 0.725 4.058 5.857 2020 THC 4.841 3.148 11.712 19.701 CO 37.169 24.145 83.754 145.069 NOx 4.261 3.043 18.174 25.478 PM 0.170 0.115 0.651 0.937 SO2 1.300 0.878 4.913 7.091 2025 THC 5.695 3.702 13.776 23.173 CO 43.721 28.401 98.516 170.638 NOx 5.012 3.580 21.377 29.969 PM 0.200 0.136 0.766 1.102 SO2 1.530 1.033 5.779 8.341 It is clear from Table (1) that the daily emission of Total Hydro Carbon is 16.271 ton, 119.811 tons of Carbon mono oxides, 21.042 tons of Nitrogen oxides, 0.774 ton of Particulate matter and 5.857 tons of Sulfur dioxides in Taiz on a typical summer day in year 2014. Figure (5) shows the daily emission in tons of Total Hydro Carbon, Carbon mono oxides, Nitrogen oxides, Particulate matter and Sulfur dioxides in the central area for the years 2014, 2020 and 2025.
  • 6. Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 4, Issue 3( Version 3), March 2014, pp.42-55 www.ijera.com 47 | P a g e Figure (6) shows the daily emission in tons of Total Hydro Carbon, Carbon mono oxides, Nitrogen oxides, Particulate matter and Sulfur dioxides in the mid area for the years 2014, 2020 and 2025. Figure (7) shows the daily emission in tons of Total Hydro Carbon, Carbon mono oxides, Nitrogen oxides, Particulate matter and Sulfur dioxides in the outer area for the years 2014, 2020 and 2025. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 2014 2020 2025 Tons Year Fig. (5): Daily Emission of Pollutants in Cental Area THC CO NOX PM SO2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 2014 2020 2025 Tons Year Fig. (6): Daily Emission of Pollutants in Mid Area THC CO NOX PM SO2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 2014 2020 2025 Tons Year Fig. (7): Daily Emission of Pollutants in Outer Area THC CO NOX PM SO2
  • 7. Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 4, Issue 3( Version 3), March 2014, pp.42-55 www.ijera.com 48 | P a g e Figure (8) shows the daily emission of different traffic pollutants in whole Taiz for the years 2014, 2020and 2025. These comparatively low values of traffic emissions of various pollutants in Taiz city as shown in Table (1), especially in central area coupled with heavy rainfall and mountainous terrain resulting high wind speeds which will lead to quick dispersion of the above mentioned pollutants. IX. Dispersion of Air Pollutants: Pollutants emitted into the atmosphere are mixed thoroughly with the surrounding air and diluted by atmospheric dispersion. This dispersion is primarily due to turbulent diffusion and bulk air flow. In this study the Gaussian plume model was used to predict the concentration of pollutants downwind of a line source situated at ground level. For infinite line source such as heavy traffic along a long stretch of road, the ground-level downwind concentration of pollutants is given by: Where, q= Q/l = source strength per unit distance (gram/ m. sec) u = wind speed m/sec σ z = dispersion coefficient The above equation was used to predict the dispersion of traffic pollutants in the atmosphere and to find out the concentration of pollutant in the atmosphere in micro gram per cubic meter. The analysis revealed that the concentration of pollutants in the atmosphere due to traffic movement Taiz city for the base year as well as future years till 2025 will not exceeded the Yemeni ambient air standards provided that there will be no other sources of pollution such as heavy industries etc.. However, it is advisable to think about adopting higher emission norms such as 1990 clean air act of the united states or European emission standards Euro I, because in country like Yemen, adopting new norms, training staffs and importing necessary equipments will take years. So, if a decision taken to adopt higher norms, may be after 5 or 10 years we will be able to correctly implement that norm. Alternative Scenarios: 1- Clean Air Act : The first step to improve the traffic air quality emission in Taiz city for the future years will be to adopt emission norms for vehicles similar to 1990 Clean Air Act (CAA) used in the united states (or its European counter part Euro I), then higher norms may be thought about. In this study, alternative analysis was carried out using the 1990 Clean Air Act amendment. The input to Mobile6 software was modified to take into consideration the 1990 Clean Air Act (CAA), as well as improved fuel specifications (sulfur 0.05 % by mass). 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2014 2020 2025 Tons Year Fig. (8): Daily Total Emission of Polutants in Taiz THC CO NOX PM SO2
  • 8. Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 4, Issue 3( Version 3), March 2014, pp.42-55 www.ijera.com 49 | P a g e Vehicular emission for Taiz city for the years 2014 and 2020 and 2025 were modeled using alternative scenario (Clean Air Act). Table (2) shows area wise daily emission in tons of Total hydro carbon, Carbon mono oxide, Nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and Sulfur dioxides. Table (2): Area wise daily emission of pollutants in tons in different years, (Clean Air Act) scenario. It is clear from Table (2) that the daily emission of Total Hydro Carbon is 9.266 ton, 72.193 tons of Carbon mono oxides, 19.419 tons of Nitrogen oxides, 0.488 ton of Particulate matter and 0.130 tons of Sulfur dioxides in Taiz on a typical summer day in year 2014. Figure (9) shows the daily emission in tons of Total Hydro Carbon in Taiz for both the scenarios, it is clear that clean air act has considerable impact on reduction of THC for the years 2014, 2020 and 2025. 0 5 10 15 2014 2020 2025 Tons Year Fig. (9): Daily THC Emission For Two Scnarios DO NOTHING CLEAN AIR ACT
  • 9. Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 4, Issue 3( Version 3), March 2014, pp.42-55 www.ijera.com 50 | P a g e Figure (10) shows the daily emission in tons of Carbon mono oxide in Taiz for both the scenarios, it is obvious that clean air act has considerable impact on reduction of CO for the years 2014, 2020 and 2025. Figure (11) shows the daily emission in tons of Nitrogen oxides in Taiz for both the scenarios, it is clear that clean air act has considerable impact on reduction of NOx for the years 2014, 2020 and 2025. 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2014 2020 2025 Tons Year Fig. (10): Daily CO Emission For The Two Scenarios DO NOTHING CLEAN AIR ACT 0 5 10 15 2014 2020 2025 Tons Year Fig. (11): Daily Nox Emission For The Two Scenarios DO NOTHING CLEAN AIR ACT
  • 10. Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 4, Issue 3( Version 3), March 2014, pp.42-55 www.ijera.com 51 | P a g e Figure (12) shows the daily emission in tons of particulate matter in Taiz for both the scenarios, it is clear that clean air act has considerable impact on reduction of PM for the years 2014, 2020 and 2025. Figure (13) shows the daily emission in tons of sulfur dioxides in Taiz for both the scenarios, it is clear that clean air act has huge impact on reduction of SO2 for the years 2014, 2020 and 2025, the main reason due to the assumption of using clean fuel with less percentage of sulfur. 2- Traffic Improvement in Central Area: To decongest the central area of Taiz city, a traffic management plan was suggested by changing two way traffic to one way in some routes. The environmental impact of this improvement in considered in this section. The air pollution due to traffic at central area was compared for different scenarios. Four scenarios were compared viz. do nothing scenario at the central area (DN), do nothing with traffic management plan at central area (DNTMP) ,Clean Air Act (CAA) at the central area, and traffic management with clean air act (CAATMP). 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 2014 2020 2025 Tons Year Fig. (12): DailyPM Emission For The Two Scenarios DO NOTHING CLEAN AIR ACT 0 1 2 3 4 5 2014 2020 2025 Tons Year Fig. (13): Daily SO2 Emission For The Two Scenarios DO NOTHING CLEAN AIR ACT
  • 11. Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 4, Issue 3( Version 3), March 2014, pp.42-55 www.ijera.com 52 | P a g e Figures (14), (15), (16) , (17) and (18) show the daily emission index of total hydro carbon, carbon mono oxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide respectively for different scenarios. It is clear from figure (14) that on any typical summer day in 2014, the THC emissions will be reduced by 21.7% if a traffic management plan (DNTMP) is adopted at the central area, in the same year the emission of THC will be reduced by 36.9% if clean air act (CAA) is implemented at the central area, similarly, the emission of THC will be reduced by 50.3% if CAA norms implemented along with traffic management plan (CAATMP) in 2014. Figure (15) indicates that on any typical summer day in 2014, the CO emissions will be reduced by 22.2% if a traffic management plan (DNTMP) is adopted at the central area, in the same year the emission of CO will be reduced by 32.2% if clean air act (CAA) is implemented at the central area, similarly, the emission of CO will be reduced by 47.4% if CAA norms implemented along with traffic management plan (CAATMP) in 2014. 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2014 2020 2025 EmissionIndex Year Fig. (14): Daily THC Emission Index For Different Traffic Management Plans at Central Area DN DNTMP CAA CAATMP 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2014 2020 2025 EmissionIndex Year Fig. (15): Dail CO Emission Index For Different Traffic Management Plans at Central Area DN DNTMP CAA CAATMP
  • 12. Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 4, Issue 3( Version 3), March 2014, pp.42-55 www.ijera.com 53 | P a g e Figure (16) reveals that on any typical summer day in 2014, the NOx emissions will be reduced by 20.6% if a traffic management plan (DNTMP) is adopted at the central area, in the same year the emission of NOx will be reduced by 45% if clean air act (CAA) is implemented at the central area, similarly, the emission of NOx will be reduced by 56.2% if CAA norms implemented along with traffic management plan (CAATMP) in 2014. It is clear from figure (17) that on any typical summer day in 2014, the PM emissions will be reduced by 19.5% if a traffic management plan (DNTMP) is adopted at the central area, in the same year the emission of PM will be reduced by 23.5% if clean air act (CAA) is implemented at the central area, similarly, the emission of PM will be reduced by 38.2% if CAA norms implemented along with traffic management plan (CAATMP) in 2014. Figure (18) indicates that on any typical summer day in 2014, the SO2 emissions will be reduced by 19.2% if a traffic management plan (DNTMP) is adopted at the central area, in the same year the emission of SO2 will be reduced by 97.2% if clean air act (CAA) is implemented at the 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2014 2020 2025 EmissionIndex Year Fig. (16): Daily Nox Emission Index For Different Traffic Management Plans at Central Area DN DNTMP CAA CAATMP 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2014 2020 2025 EmissionIndex Fig. (17): Daily PM Emission Index For Different Traffic Management plans at Central Area DN DNTMP CAA CAATMP
  • 13. Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 4, Issue 3( Version 3), March 2014, pp.42-55 www.ijera.com 54 | P a g e central area, similarly, the emission of SO2 will be reduced by 97.8% if CAA norms implemented along with traffic management plan (CAATMP) in 2014. It is obvious from figure (18) that using clean fuel with 0.05 percent sulfur by mass has reduced the emission of sulfur dioxide to great extend. It is clear from figures (14), (15), (16), (17) and (18) that the traffic improvement plan in the central area has significant impact on reduction the traffic air pollution in the central area. X. Legislation/ Warrants for Environment Yemen has developed a number of legal instruments at various levels of government directly or indirectly concerned with environment protection. It is party to a number of international conventions, agreements and treats that have environmental implications. Table 3 presents the ambient air quality standards and their comparison with standards given by various other organizations. Table (3): Ambient Air quality Norms Parameter (1) Country or Organization Averaging Period USA(1) WHO(2) World Bank(3) Japan(4) Yemen(5) SO2 Annual 0.06 - 1.00 0.26 0.06 24-Hour Maximum 0.365 0.90 0.50 0.11 - 24-Hour Average - - 1.00 - 0.15 1-Hour Average - 0.35 0.19 - 0.35 NO2 Annual 0.10 - 0.10 - - 24-Hour Maximum - - - 0.08 - 24-Hour Average - - 0.50 - 0.15 1-Hour Average - 0.19-0.32 - - 0.4 O3 1 Hour Maximum 0.235 - - 0.06 ppm 0.06 ppm Particulates Annual 0.065- 0.075 0.60-0.90 0.50 - 24-Hour Maximum 0.15-0.26 - - 0.20 0.07 24-Hour Average - 0.15-0.23 - 0.10 - 1-Hour Average - - 0.20 - 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2014 2020 2025 EmissionIndex Year Fig. (18): Daily SO2 Emission Index For Different Traffic Management Plans at Central Area DN DNTMP CAA CAATMP
  • 14. Dr. Fareed M. A. Karim Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 4, Issue 3( Version 3), March 2014, pp.42-55 www.ijera.com 55 | P a g e Sources: 1- USA Standards are federal Standards as reported by the California Air Resources Board 9 January 2003. 2- World Health Organization- Standards as cited by various websites. 3- World Bank websites, including World Bank, Environmental Department, Initial Draft of Industrial Pollution and Abutment Handbook, January 1995. 4- Environmental Quality in Japan, Ministry of Environment, Government of Japan, current website (www.env.go.jp). 5- Implementation list of the Environmental Protection Law, Yemen, 2005. XI. Conclusions The following conclusions can be drawn from this Study: • The environmental impact study for Taiz city for the years 2014, 2020 and 2025 were carried out in this study. • The Taiz fleet generates 119.8 tons of carbon mono oxide (CO), 16.271 tons of total hydro carbon (THC), 21.042 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 0.774 ton of particulate mater (PM) and 5.872 tons of sulfur dioxide (SO2) on a typical summer day in 2014 (do nothing scenario). • If Taiz city adopted higher emission norms e.g. similar to the 1990 clean air act (CAA) of the united states, then daily emission of Taiz city will be reduced to 72.193 tons of (CO), 9.266 tons of (THC), 19.416 tons of (NOx), 0.488 ton of (PM) and 0.13 ton of (SO2) on a typical summer day in 2014. • On any typical summer day in 2014, the CO emissions will be reduced by 22.2% if a traffic management plan (DNTMP) is adopted at the central area, in the same year the emission of CO will be reduced by 32.2% if clean air act (CAA) is implemented at the central area, similarly, the emission of CO will be reduced by 47.4% if CAA norms implemented along with traffic management plan (CAATMP) in 2014. • Similarly, the traffic management plan at the central area has considerable effect on the reduction of daily emission of THC, NOx, PM and SO2. • Alternative fuel technologies for public transport can be introduced in order to reduce the emissions. Yemen having rich petroleum resources, following fuels may be considered for public transport. o Standard diesel o Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) o Bio-diesel (mix of bio-mass like oil from Jatropha plants with diesel) o Natural gas (compressed or liquefied) o Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) o Di-methyl Ether (DME) • Yemeni Environment protection legislation requires amendment to include emission norms for all vehicles and periodic pollution checks e.g. United States clean air act, Tier 1, Tier 2 etc... Or EURO 1-4 standards adopted by EU. References [1] Central Statistical Organization (2010), Statistical Year Book, Sana'a, Republic of Yemen: Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation. [2] Consulting Engineering Services (India) Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, (2009), Traffic Management Master Plan for Taiz & Design of Priority Traffic Improvements. [3] Environmental Protection Agency, (2003), User's guide to Mobile 6.1 and Mobile 6.2. [4] World Bank websites, including World Bank, Environmental Department, Initial Draft of Industrial Pollution and Abutment Handbook, January 1995. [5] Environmental Quality in Japan, Ministry of Environment, Government of Japan, current website (www.env.go.jp). [6] World Health Organization- Standards as cited by various websites. [7] Implementation list of the Environmental Protection Law, Yemen, 2005. [8] Krishna, K.M., Air Pollution and Control (1999), India. [9] EPA Standards Reference Guide (2012) , EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ), http://www.epa.gov/otaq/standards/