Overview
Fort Lee Near Road is an operational air monitoring station in Fort Lee, New Jersey, part of the US EPA Near Road network. It provides continuous air quality data for criteria pollutants near a major roadway.
Fort Lee Near Road is an air monitoring station located at Hoyt Ave & Hudson St, south of the toll plaza in Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States. Operated by the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection, it is part of the US EPA's Near Road monitoring network, which focuses on measuring air pollution in areas with high traffic density. The station monitors criteria pollutants as defined by the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide. The Near Road network is designed to assess the impact of vehicle emissions on local air quality, providing data that supports regulatory compliance and public health assessments. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operation. Located in Bergen County, near the George Washington Bridge, this station plays a key role in understanding urban air pollution dynamics in the New York metropolitan area. Its data helps inform transportation and environmental policies aimed at reducing emissions and protecting community health. The station contributes to the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) database, which supports air quality management nationwide.
Environmental context
Fort Lee Near Road operates in a dense urban corridor with heavy traffic from the George Washington Bridge, a major interstate crossing. The station's siting near a toll plaza captures real-world exposure to vehicle emissions, including nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter. This data is critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS and evaluating the effectiveness of emission control strategies in high-traffic zones.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at Hoyt Ave & Hudson St, south of the toll plaza in Fort Lee, New Jersey, near the George Washington Bridge.
As part of the US EPA Near Road network, it monitors criteria pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide to assess traffic-related air quality.
The station is operated by the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection under the US EPA's Air Quality System.
The Near Road network is a US EPA program that places air monitors near major roadways to measure the impact of vehicle emissions on local air quality and support NAAQS compliance.
Its data helps state and federal agencies evaluate emission reduction strategies, inform transportation planning, and protect public health in the New York metropolitan area.
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