Kumpel M. Placide Macaire¹ Et Mfuamba Mulumba Jean-Pierre²,
Minga Stephane², Kazadi Evariste²
1) Department Of Environmental Sciences And Management, University Of Kinshasa (Unikin) Drc B.P.190 Kinshasa- Xi
2) Doctoral School Of Telecommunications And Spatial Remote Sensing, National Pedagogical University (Upn) Drc B.P. 8815 Binza Upn
Abstract
Road traffic is often assumed to be a major source contributor to air quality deterioration in many cities in the world. Kinshasa the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo does not escape from this reality. Deteriorated air quality has negative impact on human health and the environment. The study focused on road traffic characterization in the city of Kinshasa and in order to evaluate its contribution to air quality deterioration and population health risk. Data from two surveys undertaken in four districts of this city have provided the characteristics of road traffic in Kinshasa in terms of the hourly on road flow rate at peak time (9 am to 12pm and 4 pm to 7pm). The insufficient road networks as well as the aged fleet are the key causes of traffic congestion that leads to the high particulate concentrations that is above the World Health Organisation (WHO) limit value. We suggest the improvement of the road network in this city, the technical control of on road vehicle status as well as the education of traffic officers and road users to abide on road traffic rules to avoid frequent traffic congestions observed at peak hours.
Key words: Road traffic, congestion, air pollutants, and human heath
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Date of Submission: 26-03-2024 Date of Acceptance: 06-04-2024
DOI: 10.9790/2402-1804011319
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Baseline Assessment Of Road Traffic Characteristics And Its Possible Impact On Human