Future Developments in Noise from Transport

Abstract

The world is currently undergoing a significant transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. The transportation sector is gradually moving away from fossil fuels and electric vehicles, both on the ground and in the air (e.g., drones), are more and more common. The introduction of these electric vehicles will bring new sources of transportation noise, which might lead to the largest shift in soundscapes in living memory. This soundscape shift could be detrimental to the public health and well-being if appropriate actions are not taken. This chapter presents the state-of-the-art of the fast-developing field of transportation noise, and discusses current practice gaps and recommendations.