Volume: 3, 2024
3rd International PhD Student’s Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland:
ENVIRONMENT – PLANT – ANIMAL – PRODUCT
Abstract number: E018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL3.E018
Published online: 24 April 2024
ICDSUPL, 3, E018 (2024)
The potential of greenery in mitigating road infrastructure discomfort
Agata Walczak-Górka1*, Agnieszka Wilkaniec1, Mariusz Sojka2
1 Department of Green Areas and Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture and Bioengineering, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Dąbrowskiego 159, 60-594 Poznan, Poland
2 Department of Melioration, Environmental Management and Spatial Management, Faculty of Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Piątkowska 94, 60-649 Poznan, Poland
* Corresponding author: agata.walczak@up.poznan.pl
Abstract
The potential of greenery in mitigating road infrastructure discomfort is a critical consideration in contemporary transportation planning. With the rapid expansion of expressways and highways, there is an increasing need to address the negative impacts of road infrastructure on the surrounding environment and road users. This study focuses on exploring how greenery along expressways and highways can help alleviate various challenges associated with road transportation. To investigate this topic thoroughly, an extensive literature review was conducted using prominent academic databases such as Scopus and ScienceDirect. A systematic search strategy was employed, utilizing keywords like “pollution,” “noise,” “temperature,” “road,” “highway,” and “vegetation.” This approach yielded a significant number of relevant articles, totaling 653, which were carefully analyzed. The analysis primarily focused on understanding the phytosanitary functions of roadside greenery. Despite encountering limitations such as document unavailability and incompleteness, the selected articles were thoroughly examined to extract valuable insights. The findings of this research underscore the significant role of green infrastructure in mitigating various environmental stressors associated with expressways and highways. From noise attenuation to pollution absorption and temperature regulation, roadside greenery offers multifaceted benefits that contribute to enhancing the overall quality of the road environment. Moreover, this study lays the groundwork for further empirical investigations and practical implementations. By advocating for the integration of greenery into expressway and highway infrastructure planning, it aims to promote the creation of more sustainable and user-friendly road environments. Collaborative efforts between transportation planners, environmental experts, and policymakers are essential in realizing the potential of greenery in improving road infrastructure and fostering a more pleasant traveling experience for road users.
Keywords: greenery, green infrastructure, roadside vegetation, environmental mitigation, infrastructure sustainability
How to cite
A. Walczak-Górka, A. Wilkaniec, M. Sojka, 2024. The potential of greenery in mitigating road infrastructure discomfort. In: 3rd International PhD Student’s Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland: Environment – Plant – Animal – Product. https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL3.E018