ROAD TRAFFIC NUISANCE IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL AREAS IN MALAYSIA: A CASE STUDY IN PINANG ISLAND

摘要

Developing cities often face critical air pollution problems due to the rapid growth of transportation and industry sources. Some centers in Pinang Island are currently facing high levels of air pollution as a result of economic and industrial growth. Decisions with regard to industry, transportation, and development will affect air pollution and health both in the short-term and in the far future through climate change. Thus, this paper is investigated the road traffic nuisance in residential and commercial areas within Pinang Island (Malaysia). Information and Data were collected through questionnaire surveys on 50 residents within the selected major areas in the Island which is located in the north part of Malaysia. As results, it has proven that traffic caused air pollution especially in commercial and business areas. The environment in these areas has worsened due to exhaust emissions from motor vehicles. The traffic nuisance in the survey areas showed that the food and beverage outlets are mostly affected by the air pollution compared to other type of business.