Public Health Impacts of Road Traffic in Silicon Valley

Every full bus takes several cars off the road, leading to a decrease in emissions and an improvement in air quality. This includes the removal of tire particulate matter from the atmosphere.

For those familiar with traveling through Silicon Valley, heavy traffic appears as a constant aspect of everyday life. Many accept the long lines of vehicles on Highway 101 during peak hours, seeing buses waiting at filled stops and students gathered near active intersections as a standard aspect of residing in this area.

However, this routine acceptance overshadows a critical issue: the significant public health hazard posed by our congested roads.