Effective Environmental Policy toward Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Produced from Transportation

Najafi, Fazil; Vidalis, Sofia Margarita; Munksgaard, Kim; Diamond, M. R.

doi:10.18848/1833-1882/cgp/v04i11/53038

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“…It is clear that reducing single-occupancy automobile trips in preference for other modes (i.e. bus, train and bike) or carpooling can significantly reduce per capita emissions (Najafi, 2010). Further studies have compared emissions of online courses with standard face-to-face courses.…”

Section: Transportationrelated Carbon Dioxide Emissionsmentioning

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Modeling the relationship between transportation-related carbon dioxide emissions and hybrid-online courses at a large urban university

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Cordero

2014

International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education

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Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the relationship between hybrid classes (where a per cent of the class meetings are online) and transportation-related CO2 emissions at a commuter campus similar to San José State University (SJSU). Design/methodology/approach – A computer model was developed to calculate the number of trips to campus for a student body similar to SJSU. Different scenarios considered the theoretical effectiveness of implementing a hybrid course system to reduce CO2 emissions. Findings – Increases in hybrid courses resulted in decreased student trips to campus and associated CO2 emissions. The utility of such a relationship is demonstrated through a case study where the required increase in online class meetings needed to eliminate the need for an overflow parking lot is studied. Finally, preferential scheduling of online meetings can further reduce trips to campus. Research limitations/implications – A limitation of the model is that student schedules are random. Future research could use actual student schedules to better model how online course delivery will affect trips to campus. Practical implications – As today’s universities struggle with financial pressure, online course delivery is being offered as a way to cope. This analysis provides an additional metric to evaluate online courses and includes other potential financial savings. Social implications – Transportation contributes to local air pollution and emissions of heat-trapping gases. As universities move toward more sustainable behaviors, reducing automobile trips to campus can be seen as a priority. Originality/value – To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first attempt to model the relationship between hybrid courses and CO2 emissions at an urban university. This information will be valuable to the SJSU community, as well as many other institutions.

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Section: Transportationrelated Carbon Dioxide Emissionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Modeling the relationship between transportation-related carbon dioxide emissions and hybrid-online courses at a large urban university

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Cordero

2014

International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education

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Assessing productivity to address safety concerns for information technology and promoting global standardization within aviation practices

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Gilchrist

2016

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Comparing these concepts with the usage of productivity assessment current design standards in implementing technological systems create concerns in safety performances [5]. The technology developmental risk was a concern in the Wright Brother era and the approach in implementing best solution practices based on simulating and testing standards to meet the goals in today’s operation is still an issue [4]. Effective modeling in promoting environmental changes for operational practices can present a risk concern in the developmental approach if productivity is not assessed [1]. Steps are needed to be taken to improve the environmental factors in the business efforts of promoting alternative energy; nonetheless, the long-term effects of not prioritizing the development standards on the global level may cause risk concerns in assessing aviation practice [1]. Realizing the sensitivity of the system development and the tradeoffs in implementing effective practices can also create awareness in the long-term efforts of environmental factors and its impact on operational cost improvements [10]. The ethical standards for human factors to improve the quality of people lives in addressing the challenges faced may be a concern going into the 21st century [7]. The tradeoffs of prioritizing can present both pros and cons; however, developmental practices are risky without modeling long-term impact and exploring different applications in adopting business practices [6]. Flexibility is an importance aspect in evaluating the productivity of long-term practices while using modern technology [6]. The productivity assessment impact in future implications and it influences to integrate traditional technology within the modern environment. Keywords: IT, aviation practices, promoting

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Effective Environmental Policy toward Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Produced from Transportation

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Modeling the relationship between transportation-related carbon dioxide emissions and hybrid-online courses at a large urban university

Modeling the relationship between transportation-related carbon dioxide emissions and hybrid-online courses at a large urban university

Assessing productivity to address safety concerns for information technology and promoting global standardization within aviation practices

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