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            Architecture and Urbanism                                             Stakeholder perspectives on BRTEMIP



            dynamic repository. Once integrated into the monitoring   environmental monitoring data and analysis outcomes
            information platform, a sophisticated interplay unfolds. By   into the system promptly and efficiently. The integration
            seamlessly leveraging geographical information data and   of real-time reporting functions empowers operators to
            thematic databases interfaced with the support platform, the   respond swiftly to emerging trends, thus contributing
            monitoring information platform undertakes a multifaceted   to the adaptability and responsiveness of the  overall
            analysis of the environmental monitoring data. The   environmental monitoring ecosystem.
            culmination of this analytical prowess is manifested in the   Strategically deployed in critical locations such as
            presentation of detailed analytical results presented within   tunnels, toll stations, and service areas, the monitoring
            comprehensive reports. This iterative process ensures a   points  serve as  the  frontline  data  collection nodes.  This
            nuanced understanding of the environmental dynamics,   strategic placement ensures comprehensive spatial
            facilitating informed decision-making and policy formulation.  coverage, capturing environmental nuances across diverse
              Designing the platform forms the main part of the   urban landscapes. The multiplicity of monitoring points,
            research design. An estimated cost analysis of the existing   each tailored to specific environmental considerations,
            project construction informs a budget estimate for the   collectively forms a resilient network contributing to the
            preliminary construction of the platform. Specific costs for   overarching goals of effective environmental monitoring,
            various components are detailed in Table 1 below.  management, and regulatory compliance.

              In  accordance  with  the  stipulations  set  out  by the   The platform stands out for its systematic, comprehensive,
            Ministry of Transport, specific monitoring data crucial for   representative, and advanced features. It adopts a
            reporting undergoes a scrupulous submission process. This   multifaceted  and  systematic  approach  to  monitoring,
            subset of monitoring data is meticulously channeled into   covering key aspects of the road environment, such as traffic
            the Ministry of Transport’s dedicated database through a   flow, air quality, noise pollution, and road congestion. In
            meticulously designed data exchange. This two-pronged   addition, it offers diverse functions, including real-time
            approach not only ensures compliance with regulatory   monitoring and data analysis, ensuring a holistic approach
            requirements but also creates a robust framework for data   to monitoring and management. Moreover, the platform
            transparency and regulatory adherence. To streamline and   extends its coverage across the entire city, encompassing
            enhance the efficiency of this intricate system, operators   not only main and secondary roads in bustling urban areas
            are tasked with a dedicated reporting function within   but also outer ring roads, highways, and national roads,
            the monitoring information platform. This dedicated   showcasing its comprehensive nature. Consequently,
            reporting function empowers them to input traffic   decision-makers have access to a wealth of comprehensive
                                                               traffic road environment monitoring data, facilitating the
            Table 1. Overview of platform cost estimate        formulation of effective policies and plans.
            Construction    Construction content  Investment     One of the platform’s key strengths lies in its meticulous
            projects                            (10,000 Yuan)  selection of representative road sections during construction.
            System           Hardware devices      114.89      These sections encompass various types of roads and traffic
            research and   Data collection implementation  10.00  conditions, providing decision-makers with valuable insights
            development                                        from ongoing monitoring and data analysis. Furthermore,
                         Application system development  159.00  the platform is highly advanced and committed to aligning
                       Data acquisition terminal equipment  152.00  with the development and requirements of existing
            Project         Pre-project research,    9.50      policies. By offering real-time and accurate monitoring
            research      consulting, and design costs         data and analysis, the platform ensures both relevance and
                             Cost of the overall    6.50       utility. To achieve this, the platform employs state-of-the-
                            planning of the project            art monitoring technology and data processing methods,
                             Project supervision,    19.30     ensuring that its data are reliable and accurate to meet the
                          management, and agreement            needs of policy formulation and implementation.
                            System integration fee  32.20
                                                                 The  application  program  for  traffic  congestion
            Monitoring       Traffic noise online    50.00     monitoring and management has yielded significant results
            points           monitoring system                 through practical application. First, the platform enables
                        Sewage online monitoring system  150.00  real-time monitoring and management of urban traffic
                           Ambient air quality online   200.00  congestion, providing users with real-time traffic reports
                             monitoring system                 and navigation features to choose the optimal travel route.
            Total                                  903.39      Second, through data analysis and exploration, it identifies


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