A Review of Adverse Effects of Road Traffic Noise on Human Health

Singh, Devi; Kumari, Neeraj; Sharma, Pooja

doi:10.1142/s021947751830001x

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“…Concerning noise, Nuñez et al (2018) have shown that high noise levels were associated with a higher likelihood of a stressful event while cycling. The literature also described other possible adverse effects of road traffic noise on human health, such as irritation and annoyance, cardiovascular disease, risk of stroke, diabetes, hypertension and loss of hearing (Singh et al, 2018). Specifically for cyclists, traffic noise may also affect concentration (Suetomi and Niibe, 2002) and the motivation to cycle (Winters et al, 2011).…”

Section: Stress and Cyclingmentioning

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Does cycling infrastructure reduce stress biomarkers in commuting cyclists? A comparison of five European cities

Teixeira

Silva

Schwanen

et al. 2020

Journal of Transport Geography

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There is substantial evidence that the environment has an important impact on the use of bicycles. Changes in the built environment, such as cycling infrastructure provision, usually aim at improving the efficiency, enjoyability and safety of cycling. They can also shape affective responses, for instance by triggering or preventing stress situations during cycling. The repeated occurrence of intensely stressful events may make actual cyclists more likely to abandon cycling and deter prospective cyclists from actually taking up this form of mobility. Therefore, using a novel approach, based on stress biomarker measurements obtained directly from cyclists, the objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between urban environment and cyclists' stress. It also investigates if different types of cycling infrastructures in the contexts of two different countries and in five different cities have different relationships with stress. Using a stress sensor, 70 young adults were invited to cycle along a standard route in Oxford, London (the United Kingdom), Amsterdam, Houten and Groningen (the Netherlands). These routes were around 6 km long and had a wide range of characteristics. Multilevel logistic regression analysis indicates that the probability of stressful events occurring is significantly lower on physically segregated cycle paths than on cycle paths on streets, with cycling on general use streets falling in-between these extremes. We also find higher probabilities of stress for primary roads compared to tertiary roads, at intersections than on straight roads, on cobbled and off-road surfaces compared to asphalt, and in noisier places. Models for the individual cities suggested that the relationship between cycling infrastructure and the likelihood of stressful events occurring may depend on the local context. Only for noise conditions, intersection types and cycling infrastructures were the effects consistent across the cities. These findings may be useful for urban infrastructure planning and management, indicating specific attributes that should be adjusted to make cycling less stressful.

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Section: Stress and Cyclingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Does cycling infrastructure reduce stress biomarkers in commuting cyclists? A comparison of five European cities

Teixeira

Silva

Schwanen

et al. 2020

Journal of Transport Geography

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“…Thus, noise exposure leads an increase in drug use and visits to hospitals (Farooqi et al 2017). The noise caused by urban traffic can lead to increased heart diseases (Singh et al 2018). Many academic studies showed that constant, variable and pulsed noise have negative effects on humans.…”

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GIS-based mapping and assessment of noise pollution in Safranbolu, Karabuk, Turkey

Esmeray

Eren

2021

Environ Dev Sustain

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In this study, it is aimed to determine and map the noise pollution levels in Safranbolu District Center, especially in the regions where motor vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic is intense. Forty-seven measurement points were selected for noise level measurements at the district center. Measurements were conducted at morning (8 a.m.–10 a.m.), lunchtime (12 p.m.–2 p.m.) and evening (6 p.m.–8 p.m.) hours of weekdays and weekends throughout the seasons of summer 2017 and winter 2018. The summer season weekdays noise level ranges from 41.3 to 71.2 dBA in the morning period, 40 to 71.2 dBA in the noon period and 40.6 to 73.1 dBA in the evening. The summer season weekend noise level ranges from 45.3 to 69.1 dBA in the morning period, 44.7 to 71.4 dBA in the noon period and 41.6 to 70.9 dBA in the evening. The result showed that the level of summer season weekday and weekend noise pollution in the morning, noon and evening is close to each other. In addition, the winter season weekdays noise level ranges from 32.3 to 68.5 dBA in the morning period, 30.8 to 73.3 dBA in the noon period and 37.4 to 72.9 dBA in the evening. The winter season weekend noise level ranges from 37.2 to 65.8 dBA in the morning period, 40 to 71.3 dBA in the noon period and 40.5 to 69.7 dBA in the evening. The result showed that the level of winter season weekdays and weekend noise pollution in the noon is generally higher than morning and evening. The obtained data are compared with the limit values specified in the Environmental Hazard Assessment and Management Regulation. The hazardous noise level, which is considered as the threshold for causing physiological problems on humans, was determined to be exceeded at many locations. This situation may cause significant negative consequences on human health, quality of life and tourism sector. Obtained data were processed, and noise pollution levels for the city of Safranbolu were mapped using a geostatistical analysis software. In total, 16 noise pollution maps were drawn for different situations (e.g., weekdays, weekend, daytime, noon, night, summer season, winter season, etc.). Obtained noise level results demonstrate that the overall quality of the acoustic environment in our study area was medium level, which means that exposure to these levels over a long period can affect human health and quality of life. Finally, the results of a survey conducted as a part of this study were given, and possible measures and suggestions to reduce these noise levels in the district down to the desired limit values were discussed. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10668-021-01303-5.

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“…Cai et al [10]. Based on them, some researchers propose to educate society about noise effects [11]; while the World Health Organization proposed new noise limits [8].…”

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The influence of a signal’s time structure on the perceived noise annoyance of road traffic noise

Felcyn

2021

J Environ Health Sci Engineer

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Purpose Road traffic noise is the most common source of noise in modern cities. The noise indicators used to manage noise do not take into account its temporal structure. However, in cities the traffic flow varies during the day, peaking due to congestion and more fluent periods. In this research we sought to analyze how people (giving answers on a numerical ICBEN scale) perceive noise stimuli with the same LAeqT values but different time structures (more/less noise events, different amplitude envelopes). Methods 31 people with normal hearing took part in an experiment conducted in an anechoic chamber. Participants listened to 18 different noise recordings and rated each of them using the numerical ICBEN scale regarding noise annoyance. Results The results showed that only sound level was a statistically significant factor. However, based on people’s remarks about noise, we can also say that the more intermittent the noise is, the more negative feelings it evokes in people. Conclusions Time structure does not have a significant influence on people’s judgments about noise annoyance. However, people tend to have a preference for a steady noise rather than an intermittent one.

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A Review of Adverse Effects of Road Traffic Noise on Human Health

Cited by 52 publications

References 32 publications

Does cycling infrastructure reduce stress biomarkers in commuting cyclists? A comparison of five European cities

Does cycling infrastructure reduce stress biomarkers in commuting cyclists? A comparison of five European cities

GIS-based mapping and assessment of noise pollution in Safranbolu, Karabuk, Turkey

The influence of a signal’s time structure on the perceived noise annoyance of road traffic noise

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