Traffic-related air pollution

Traffic is a major source of air pollution especially in urban areas. Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is a mixture of pollutants from vehicle exhaust, tire and brake wear, other particles such as road dust, and evaporation of fuels from engine components. | Traffic is a major source of air pollution especially in urban areas. Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is a mixture of pollutants from vehicle exhaust and other particles such as road dust, evaporation of fuels, and tire and brake wear.

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Last Updated January 20, 2026, 00:33 (UTC)
Created January 16, 2026, 20:38 (UTC)
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description_fr Traffic is a major source of air pollution especially in urban areas. Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is a mixture of pollutants from vehicle exhaust, tire and brake wear, other particles such as road dust, and evaporation of fuels from engine components. | Traffic is a major source of air pollution especially in urban areas. Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is a mixture of pollutants from vehicle exhaust and other particles such as road dust, evaporation of fuels, and tire and brake wear.
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geographic_scope Canada
opening_level Donnée ouverte au grand public
sector health_and_safety
sensitivity_level Faible
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source_url https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/air-quality/outdoor-pollution-health/traffic-related.html
title_fr Traffic-related air pollution
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