The reintroduction of grid-connected alternatives into the planning of mass transportation systems in Colombia

A. E. Díez, P. Alzate, V. Restrepo, A. Bohórquez

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    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 languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)293-304
    Number of pages12
    JournalWIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment
    Volume195
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2015

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    Keywords

    • Alternative technology and urban planning
    • Electrification of public transportation
    • Streetcars
    • Transport systems
    • Trolleybus

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