The objectives of the project were accomplished with the development of an integrated tool combining the following actions:
Action | Tasks and Activities |
Preparatory actions |
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A1. Documentation of the current status and selection of critical parameters to be tested |
To describe previous studies on air quality conditions in subway systems worldwide. Recommend priorities with regards to the emission sources to be tested. |
Implementation actions |
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B1. Determination of the impact of selected parameters | To determine the impact of the previously selected parameters to elucidate differences in air quality under such parameters (old/new lines, ventilation conditions, platform designs, catenaries, brake pads, air filters, tunnel activities). |
B2. Testing mitigation measures and Development of mitigation strategies | |
Monitoring of the impact of the project actions |
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C1. Effectiveness of the project actions | To evaluate the effect of B1-B2 actions on PM levels and composition in the subway, by comparing levels and chemistry of PM before/after the studies. |
C2. Assessment of the socio-economic impact |
Prepare the questionnaires for the public and the stakeholders. |
Communication and dissemination actions |
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D1. Project website | To create and continuously updated IMPROVE website |
D2. LIFE+ Information boards | To create and place information boards, describing the project’s objectives and activities, addressed to the general public. |
D3. Dissemination of project results including a Networking-Open forum | To convey the project results to the general public, stakeholders, researchers, public transport institutions and governmental institutions: open forum, international conference, articles in press, publications in scientific journals, informative leaflets. |
D4. Layman’s Report | To produce the Layman’s Report in electronic and paper format |
Project management and monitoring of the project progress |
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E1. Project Management and Audit | Scientific, financial and administrative management. Preparation of the IMPROVE reports. Audit of the financial forms |
E2. Monitoring of the project progress | Monitor the overall progress. Verify the compliance with the Grant Agreement. Maintain communication between partners, Monitoring Team and the EC. |
E3. Networking with other European projects | Networking with other projects and organise workshops |
E4. After-LIFE+ Plan | Prepare and disseminate the After-LIFE+ Communication Plan |