Does Traffic Congestion pose Health Hazards? Evidence from a Highly Congested and Polluted City

Submitted by Petra Hansson on

Highlights:

  • Nearly 5000 deaths per year in Delhi can be attributed to traffic congestion.
  • Increased traffic congestion worsens air quality. The worsening is greater when congestion is already at a high level.
  • A congestion charge on large private vehicles can offer large benefits with minimal disruption to the existing status quo.
Air Quality, Health, Land, Policy Design
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