Effects of noise on pedestrians in urban environments where road traffic is the main source of sound

González, David Montes; Morillas, Juan Miguel Barrigón; Rey-Gozalo, Guillermo

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159406

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“…Considering dose-response relationship, residents along collector roads with lower noise levels were more sensitive than the ones along the major arterial road (Figure 3). Although the significant correlations between road categories and noise-related impacts were indirectly described by noise levels in a previous study (González et al, 2023), the aforementioned noise characteristics together with shorter setback distance on collector roads might be an explanation for our case. As confirmed by several studies, noise characteristics, in addition to noise levels, significantly increased traffic annoyance (Sung et al, 2016;Jeon et al, 2010;Erkan, 2017;Phan et al, 2009).…”

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Factors Affecting Traffic Noise and Annoyance from Different Types of Roads: A Case Study in Nakorn Pathom Province, Thailand

Siwapathomchai,

Aimyong,

Patthanaissaranukool

et al. 2023

Environ. Nat. Resour. J.

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This study investigated factors associated with road traffic noise and residents’ annoyance from three distinct types of roads (major arterial, minor arterial, and collector roads). Nine sampling locations in Thailand’s Nakorn Pathom Province were chosen for the measurement of noise levels and three contributing characteristics: traffic volume, vehicle speed, and the proportion of heavy to total vehicles. Along with a housing survey, face to face interviews with a total of 387 roadside dwellers recorded their sociodemographic data, activity-based locations, and noise impacts experienced. A statistical analysis based on Spearman correlation revealed a positive relationship between traffic volume and traffic noise level on major arterial (r=0.607) and collector roads (r=0.885). Residents around collector roads were more sensitive than those along the main arterial road, in spite of having lower noise levels and less intense traffic patterns. Longer housing setbacks appeared to be a key factor in reducing noise annoyance from all road types, according to an exact logistic regression analysis (OR=0.11, 95% CI: 0.003, 0.73 for the major arterial road; OR=0.29, 95% CI: 0.10, 0.78 for the minor arterial road; and OR=0.32, 95% CI: 0.12, 0.84 for collector roads). However, performing activities in closed areas (OR=0.05, 95% CI: 0.01, 0.17 for the minor arterial road; OR=0.22, 95% CI: 0.54, 0.90 for collector roads) and living in soundproof structures (OR=0.05, 95% CI: 0.001, 0.31 for collector roads) played additional roles to reduce the annoyance of residents along the roads with shorter setback lines.

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Factors Affecting Traffic Noise and Annoyance from Different Types of Roads: A Case Study in Nakorn Pathom Province, Thailand

Siwapathomchai,

Aimyong,

Patthanaissaranukool

et al. 2023

Environ. Nat. Resour. J.

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“…These results will depend on the range of temperatures evaluated. Montes González et al [127] show that an increase in temperature, in ranges of 9-23 °C, reduces the negative effects of noise. Zhou et al [98] also observe that there is a worse perception of soundscapes in green spaces in winter, which is attributed to increased wind.…”

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Influence of Green Areas on the Urban Sound Environment

Rey-Gozalo,

Barrigón Morillas,

Montes González

et al. 2023

Curr Pollution Rep

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Purpose of Review Urban green spaces provide benefits for human health and well-being, among other properties, thanks to their ability to attenuate environmental pollutants. The sound environment is not healthy in most cities, and this situation has not changed in recent decades. These green spaces are potential quiet areas with good acoustic quality if they are designed and planned properly from a multidisciplinary perspective. Although the mitigating effects of green infrastructure have been extensively studied, their application in green areas has been very limited. The objective of this study is to analyze those characteristics of green spaces that contribute to a healthy soundscape and, in turn, the benefits that this would give them to the characteristics of green areas, users, and their physical environment. Recent Findings Current studies show that to accurately determine the relationship between green spaces and health and well-being benefits, it is necessary to know the interaction with other environmental variables, including the soundscape. The development and application of ISO/TS 12913-2 have promoted the consideration of the soundscape and the use of appropriate procedures for its evaluation. Summary The inclusion of soundscape quality in epidemiological studies will improve the quantification of the effects of green spaces on the health and well-being of citizens. Only the consideration of global indicators, such as Lden (dB), show the importance of the sound environment in the interaction with other environmental variables and user activities for the determination of the effects of green spaces on health.

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“…Noise pollution has become one of the major challenges facing humanity and is a growing concern, especially in developed countries [1,2]. In addition to causing sleep disturbances and nuisances [3][4][5], exposure to excessive noise levels can also have negative effects on human health, such as hearing loss [6] and mental pathologies [7]. It can also lead to high blood pressure, cardiovascular effects [8,9], and even death [10].…”

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Noise Pollution Studies in the Arab World: A Scientometric Analysis and Research Agenda

Bouzir,

Berkouk,

Barrigón Morillas

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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This review analyzed scientific publications on noise pollution in 22 Arab countries from 1983 to 2022. The objective of this study was to assess the current state of research on noise pollution in the Arab world, identify trends and gaps in the literature, and subsequently formulate a thorough research agenda. A comprehensive search of the Scopus database was conducted using relevant search terms and inclusion criteria. Out of 249 results, 104 studies were selected. The data extraction from the 104 studies includes the country where the study was conducted/designed; the publication year; the journal of publication; sponsorship details; and the research methodology used. VOSviewer software (VOSviewer 1.6.18) was used to visualize the literature data and co-occurrence networks, collaborations, and research fronts. The analysis revealed that Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Kuwait were the most active countries in noise pollution research, while Sudan and Libya had the lowest number of publications in this field. Additionally, countries like Somalia, Syria, Yemen, and Mauritania had no publications on this subject. Research on noise pollution in this region mainly focuses on noise in urban zones and workplaces, particularly in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan. Topics vary across other Arab countries. The results highlight the increasing significance of noise pollution research in the Arab world, particularly evident in recent periods. However, scientific output from Arab countries remains significantly limited compared to other global contexts. This study emphasizes the pressing requirement for increased investment in noise pollution research, aiming to achieve knowledge of the acoustic situation in Arab countries in order to develop strategies to mitigate population exposure to noise pollution, improve the well-being of citizens, and protect public health.

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Effects of noise on pedestrians in urban environments where road traffic is the main source of sound

Cited by 21 publications

References 74 publications

Factors Affecting Traffic Noise and Annoyance from Different Types of Roads: A Case Study in Nakorn Pathom Province, Thailand

Factors Affecting Traffic Noise and Annoyance from Different Types of Roads: A Case Study in Nakorn Pathom Province, Thailand

Influence of Green Areas on the Urban Sound Environment

Noise Pollution Studies in the Arab World: A Scientometric Analysis and Research Agenda

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