G.R. Rajabzoda, E.A. Abdurozikov

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This article analyzes the pressing environmental problems of Dushanbe, which have arisen as a result of the rapid growth in the number of vehicles. Based on statistical data and official reports, the actual state of air pollution in the city, one of the largest cities in Central Asia, is assessed, and the significant contribution of transport to this process is demonstrated. The study pays special attention to the role of the innovative "Safe City" project and its impact on reducing toxic emissions into the environment. Analysis shows that the implementation of this system has contributed not only to improving the transportation situation but also to a reduction in pollution levels. It is particularly noted that existing studies have paid scant attention to the problem of soil and drinking water pollution resulting from the discharge of motor, transmission, and specialized vehicle fluids. This article examines this important aspect of transport's environmental impact and demonstrates its consequences for the urban environment. The study concludes by substantiating the need to adopt a "Concept for the Development of Passenger Transport in Dushanbe" as an important tool for systematically addressing environmental transport issues and ensuring the capital's sustainable development.
Keywords: environmental issues, urban automobile transport, waste, "safe city," soil pollution, technical fluids, development concept.