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. 2023 Feb 15;28(5):275–277. doi: 10.1093/pch/pxac113

Table 1.

The “3-Es” (Education, Enforcement, and Engineering) safety approach to traffic-related air pollution at school for primary healthcare providers.

Suggested strategy Education Enforcement Engineering
Decrease vehicle use Encourage active transport Positive reinforcement
Active transport campaigns
Encourage car-pooling and transit use
Encourage safe routes for active transport
Develop school-based active transport programs (e.g., a “walking school bus” run by the parent advisory council)
School-based air purifiers
Decrease idling Inform parents and school transportation (e.g., bus) providers Anti-idling activities (signage, reminders)
Collaborate with school bus providers
Limit drop-off and pick-up near school buildings
Move school bus stops away from air intakes