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Survey methods to inform policy decision makers on environment, energy, climate and natural disasters

Tipo de publicación : Otros

Abstract

Specialised survey and analysis tools are needed to study the interaction of the transport system and the environment, especially regarding energy demand, atmospheric emissions and impacts on ecosystems, as well as its disruption by extreme natural events such as earthquakes, cyclones and floods.These issues were explored and discussed at a special workshop in the recent Puyehue conference. In particular, we discussed the data collection methods and variables required for modelling the environmental performance of transport systems and the potential to improve it through changes in technology, infrastructure, or regulations. Of particular interest were the dynamics of user behaviour when facing unexpected events. The topic is broad so it was not possible to cover all issues in the same detail.