What is it about?
The paper throws light on who is affected by the generated traffic noise in mixed-mode traffic environments and why this matters. although everyone is aware that it is stressful to use or be in such environments stakeholders recommend faster modes which generate noise and disregard non-intrusive modes like the bicycle, rickshaw etc.
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Why is it important?
This paper examines the difference between segregated traffic with mixed-mode traffic environments. the findings indicate that faster traffic for which decision-makers as also the commuters are the advocates to create and build such infrastructure,
Perspectives
I hope this article makes people think about the hazards of faster commutes and faster modes I hope that the study creates interest and awareness and people are more informed while agreeing to a change since its the taxpayer's money which gets spent on creating such facilities. It is an issue that should touch every single human being more than anything else, and if nothing else, I hope you find this article thought-provoking.
surashmie kaalmegh
LAD College Nagpur
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This page is a summary of: Exposure and inequity: assessing commuter vulnerability and the quality of noise environment on urban arterials, International Journal of Urban Sciences, August 2019, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/12265934.2019.1652109.
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