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Less traffic, less noise: Green axes cut noise levels in cities
- March 5, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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The implementation of green axes and the reduction of motorized traffic in cities is effectively consolidating itself as a strategy to significantly lower environmental noise levels. A study conducted in the city of Barcelona shows that, one year after pedestrianizing several streets, the average daily sound level decreased by 3.1 decibels (dB).
Originally published at Phys.org