How Does Transportation to the New York Area Sport Stadiums Affect the Level of Pollution They Produce?

Author: Liam Wells

Field of Study: Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Math

Program Affiliation: Source Project Research Program

Faculty Mentors: Robert Holahan

Easel: 75

Timeslot: Midday

Abstract: How does transportation to the New York Area Sport Stadiums affect the level of pollution they produce? This project will discover which stadium most negatively affects the environment by looking at the following stadiums: Madison Square Garden, Yankee Stadium, UBS Arena, Highmark Stadium, Metlife Stadium, and Citi Field. By measuring the air quality index surrounding the stadiums, it will determine the amount of pollution each stadium gives off. This study will analyze information provided in articles discussing the environment, sports, and pollution. The methods used will include using a survey to gain public knowledge about their travel preferences to the stadiums. Furthermore, this study will determine the amount of parking spaces, stadium capacity, and the stadium’s distance from mass transit. This will improve the condition of the environment, which could help stadiums implement initiatives to use more mass transit. This will potentially make the stadiums more popular and appealing.