Quiet Route Planning for Pedestrians in Traffic Noise Polluted Environments

Wang, Zhiyong; Novack, Tessio; Yan, Yingwei; Zipf, Alexander

doi:10.1109/tits.2020.3004660

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“…A further solution for noise reduction could be represented by Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), which represent the current and future perspectives in the field of road transportation. However, to the best of the authors' knowledge, their potential as noise mitigation has been studied only marginally in the scientific literature by a couple of studies [25,26], not yet receiving the attention they deserve.…”

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Traffic Flow Detection Using Camera Images and Machine Learning Methods in ITS for Noise Map and Action Plan Optimization

Fredianelli

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Bernardini

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Noise maps and action plans represent the main tools in the fight against citizens’ exposure to noise, especially that produced by road traffic. The present and the future in smart traffic control is represented by Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), which however have not yet been sufficiently studied as possible noise-mitigation tools. However, ITS dedicated to traffic control rely on models and input data that are like those required for road traffic noise mapping. The present work developed an instrumentation based on low-cost cameras and a vehicle recognition and counting methodology using modern machine learning techniques, compliant with the requirements of the CNOSSOS-EU noise assessment model. The instrumentation and methodology could be integrated with existing ITS for traffic control in order to design an integrated method, which could also provide updated data over time for noise maps and action plans. The test was carried out as a follow up of the L.I.S.T. Port project, where an ITS was installed for road traffic management in the Italian port city of Piombino. The acoustic efficacy of the installation is evaluated by looking at the difference in the acoustic impact on the population before and after the ITS installation by means of the distribution of noise exposure, the evaluation of Gden and Gnight, and the calculation of the number of highly annoyed and sleep-disturbed citizens. Finally, it is shown how the ITS system represents a valid solution to be integrated with targeted and more specific sound mitigation, such as the laying of low-emission asphalts.

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