The Impact of Public Transportation on Emissions and Air Quality

Every full bus can significantly reduce the number of cars on the road. This decrease in vehicles helps cut emissions and enhance air quality. It also reduces tire particulate matter in the air.

For residents in Silicon Valley, traffic congestion appears as a routine part of daily life. Highways like the 101 are often backed up during peak hours, with buses idling at busy stops and students standing near hectic intersections.

It’s easy to think of this as the cost of living in the area. However, this mindset obscures an important issue: our roadways present a public health crisis in broad daylight.