Table 3

 Results of regression models for particulate matter with a 50% cut-off aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 µm (PM2.5), PM2.5 absorbance and nitrogen dioxide

VariableSlopeStandard errorSequential R2
NO2, nitrogen dioxide; PM2.5, particulate matter with a 50% cut-off aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 µm.
Model for PM2.50.358
    Land coverage factor (100–250 m)2.565700.8960.167
    Length of rural roads (100–250 m)0.847×10−30.364×10−30.144
    Distance to nearest motorway−0.22740×10−30.273×10−30.013
    Population density (500–1000 m)0.10374×10−30.752×10−40.035
Model for PM2.5 absorbance0.420
    Household density (2500–5000 m)4.58×10−52.68×10−60.249
    Distance to nearest federal roads−1.322×10−45.855×10−50.069
    Land coverage factor (100–250 m)0.4640.2230.060
    Length of county roads (0–1000 m)5.500×10−44.984×10−40.041
Model for NO20.510
    Length of state roads (1000–2500 m)6.171×10−45.661×10−40.327
    Land coverage factor (100–250 m)8.8213.7720.084
    Land coverage class−3.4472.4440.059
    Household density (2500–5000 m)5.997×10−54.152×10−50.032
    Length of rural roads (250–500 m)5.457×10−47.671×10−40.008