MERI

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PRESENTATION

Abstract: Members of MERI’s scientific research team presented their latest findings of the “New Jersey Turnpike Air Monitoring” study currently being conducted to the staff at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The objective of the study is to determine how particulate concentration from Turnpike vehicle emissions is affected by seasons, day and night, traffic flow variations and meteorological conditions. The study will continue through September of 2008.