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Heatwaves and Their Effects on Transportation Systems : A Comprehensive Review
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Heatwaves and Their Effects on Transportation Systems : A Comprehensive Review

Author / Organization:
Economics & Development Published 2025 Verification Pending

Overview & Synopsis

This systematic literature review consolidates current knowledge and identifies research gaps regarding heat impacts across transportation asset classes. The analysis emphasizes quantifiable evidence from past studies, prioritizing data from developing regions that often bear the brunt of climate change consequences. The companion Issues Note, Preparing Resilient Transportation Systems for Heatwaves, presents a summary of the effects of heatwaves on transportation infrastructure and offers strategies for mitigation and adaptation.

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Document Title Heatwaves and Their Effects on Transportation Systems : A Comprehensive Review
Author / Organization World Bank
Subject & Discipline FY17 - Other Public Administration
Categories Economics & Development
Publication Year 2025
License / Rights Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)
Resource Verification Listed PDF (Verification Pending)
Original Host Website World Bank Documents & Reports (documents.worldbank.org)
File Format application/pdf (Portable Document Format)
Language EN
Catalog ID DOC-208248
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