Abstract
This work presents a synthesis of the technical, environmental and financial studies that contributed to the reintroduction of grid-connected alternatives into the planning of mass transportation systems in Colombia. With this effort, the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana has played a decisive role in the reintroduction of trolleybus and tram systems in Colombia, which is fundamental to achieve the electrification of the transportation sector. The consequences of the electrification are a reduction in fossil fuel composition, air quality improvement, public health, and travel comfort upgrade.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 293-304 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment |
Volume | 195 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2015 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2015 WIT Press.
Keywords
- Alternative technology and urban planning
- Electrification of public transportation
- Streetcars
- Transport systems
- Trolleybus