allhailthehale t1_j6lm2ns wrote
Reply to comment by degggendorf in A team of people studying noise pollution in Providence says the city is inordinately loud for its size – a problem that impacts public health as well as the environment. by GoxBoxSocks
I'm not an urban planner, but I believe building materials/design acoustics, tree cover, sound barriers all have an impact, as do encouraging non-automotive transport and traffic calming measures.
I'm not saying that eliminating the use of illegal mufflers isn't part of the puzzle. I'm just saying that enforcement is only part of the puzzle, and it's the only part that this group is concerned with. So you shouldn't be surprised that the list they rattled off is "a problem only because of enforcement." That's the lens they're operating from. (Notice that construction noise and sirens aren't on that list even though those are most certainly a noise issue for many many people.)
degggendorf t1_j6lmtj5 wrote
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time.
the_falconator t1_j6n2z9m wrote
The 2 streets next to mine they put speed bumps in and the noise increased. People braking hard and then accelerating after the bump.
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