Introduction to Sustainable Civil Engineering Design
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Find the reason why CAA does not have much impact on the design of sites with respect to pollutants generated by the vehicles. Explain how the air quality goals are achieved and also mention how the site design influences the tailpipe emissions from vehicles in the region.
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