<![CDATA[Riparian vegetation has high potential for carbon absorption and storage. The study aimed at exploring thestudy the potential of riparian vegetation in reducing carbon from the transportation sector. The study was conducted at Boyong River and its triburatory Trasi River from February - March 2026. Location selection was carried out purposively in open and closed canopy areas. Vegetation data were collected using square belt plots, CO2 emissions estimated with traffic counts, and carbon storage estimated with allometric equations (trees) and destructive sampling (herbs). Data were analyzed to obtain IVI, H’, and E indices, and the correlations among variables using Canonical Correspondence Analysis ( CCA).The results show that closed areas are dominated by trees, particularly Cocos nucifera, Leucaena leucocephala, and Swietenia macrophylla. Open areas are dominated by herb, especially Mimosa pudica, Alternanthera philoxeroides, and Typhonium blumei. Transportation emissions were higher on weekends then weekdays. The percentage of CO2 absorption in closed areas (21.65% and 27.95%) was higher than in open areas (2.01% and 16.12%). Carbon storage in trees was greater in closed areas, while herbaceous carbon storage was greater in open areas. The CCA analysis indicated that closed areas are associated with the stability of tree and shrub communities, higher tree carbon storage, and lower temperatures. Meanwhile, open areas are associated with herb community stability, higher herb carbon storage, and higher temperatures. In conclusion, closed areas have greater support for carbon absorption and storage then open areas.]]>
