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NERC Reference : NE/V002449/1

Optimising air quality and health benefits associated with a low-emission transport and mobility revolution in the UK

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr S Bartington, University of Birmingham, Institute of Applied Health Research
Co-Investigator:
Professor FD Pope, University of Birmingham, Sch of Geography, Earth & Env Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Dr S Hillmansen, University of Birmingham, Electronic, Electrical and Computer Eng
Co-Investigator:
Dr FCP Leach, University of Oxford, Engineering Science
Co-Investigator:
Professor W Bloss, University of Birmingham, Sch of Geography, Earth & Env Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor I Hamilton, University College London, Bartlett Sch of Env, Energy & Resources
Co-Investigator:
Dr K Ropkins, University of Leeds, Institute for Transport Studies
Co-Investigator:
Professor N Gilbert, University of Surrey, Sociology
Co-Investigator:
Professor S Akehurst, University of Bath, Mechanical Engineering
Co-Investigator:
Dr S Moller, University of York, Chemistry
Co-Investigator:
Mrs C Landeg-Cox, UK Health Security Agency, Science
Co-Investigator:
Professor M Mayfield, University of Sheffield, Civil and Structural Engineering
Co-Investigator:
Dr H C Davies, Coventry University, Ins for Future Transport & Cities
Science Area:
Atmospheric
Overall Classification:
Unknown
ENRIs:
Biodiversity
Environmental Risks and Hazards
Global Change
Natural Resource Management
Pollution and Waste
Science Topics:
Air pollution
Boundary Layer Meteorology
Transport Ops & Management
Accident Analysis & Modelling
Airport Operations
Coast & Inland Water Trans.Ops
Cycling
Discrete Choice Modelling
Driver Behaviour
Driver Information Systems
Environ. Impact of Transport
Ferry Operations
Freight Operations
Image Analysis
Inclusive Transport
Intelligent Transport Systems
Logistics
Marine Transport Operations
Modal Choice
Network Analysis
Operational Research (Trans.)
Passenger Information Systems
Pedestrians
Public Transport Operations
Railway Operations
Road Charging Systems
Road Safety
Road Transport Operations
Route Choice
Traffic Assignment
Traffic Control
Traffic Engineering
Traffic Impact Assessment
Traffic Management
Traffic Modelling
Traffic Simulation
Transport & Land Use
Transport Economics
Transport Emissions
Transport Noise & Vibration
Transport Planning
Transport Policy
Transport Pollution Management
Transport Safety
Transport Scheduling
Transport Telematics
Transportation Demand Mgmt
Travel Behaviour
Vehicle Locationing Systems
Transport Modelling
Urban & Land Management
Public Transport Systems
Air pollution
Environment & Health
Pollution
Air pollution
Abstract:
The Government's 'Future of Mobility' and 'Road to Zero' strategies outline a second UK transport revolution, characterised by rapid decarbonisation, increased automation and enhanced connectivity. This radical transformation presents both opportunities and challenges for improving air quality over the next two decades, occurring in the context of disruptive changes in transport technology, increasing public environmental awareness and evolving transport behaviours. In this context, actions taken during the emerging transition phase will influence air pollutant sources and exposure patterns across indoor (i.e. vehicle, rail/bus) and outdoor (i.e. pavement, platform, bus station) land transport environments, with profound future implications for public health. We recognise this critical opportunity for encouraging policy foresight, cultivating scientific advancement and stimulating citizen engagement at the air quality, climate and health nexus. Our vision is to establish a diverse interdisciplinary network, connecting researchers across nine UK higher education and research institutions with >20 network partners, comprising commercial, public sector and non-profit organisations. We will establish sustainable connections to undertake co-definition of issues and opportunities and co-delivery of innovative, evidence-based solutions. We will deliver a varied portfolio of network activities including TRANSITION summits, problem-solving workshops, hackathons, discovery studies, site visits, policy engagement events and creative outreach activities at transport locations. Thus the network partners will achieve the ambitious but achievable goal of directly shaping future air quality, climate and transport policy, reflecting the ambitions of the UKRI SPF Clean Air Analysis and Solutions programme.
Period of Award:
1 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2024
Value:
£508,012
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NE/V002449/1
Grant Stage:
Awaiting Event/Action
Scheme:
Directed (Research Programmes)
Grant Status:
Active
Programme:
Clean Air

This grant award has a total value of £508,012  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

DI - Other CostsIndirect - Indirect CostsDA - InvestigatorsDI - StaffDA - Estate CostsDA - Other Directly AllocatedDI - T&S
£126,752£94,444£127,769£61,731£26,118£1,180£70,018

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