Traffic-related noise pollution in the town of Szczecinek (Poland)

Authors

  • Mariusz Samołyk Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań
  • Jacek Tylkowski Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań

Keywords:

noise pollution, traffic intensity, traffic noise, Szczecinek

Abstract

Increased intensity of automotive traffic has a negative impact on the human body, and on the safety and comfort of living. The hazards of transportation are primarily associated with road accidents, air pollution, noise and transport blockages. The present study includes a temporal and spatial analysis of the intensity of traffic-related noise in the summer season of 2015 in the tourist part of the town of Szczecinek. In addition, it includes a comparative analysis of the noise levels and traffic volumes in Szczecinek against the background of the village of Iwin. Assessment of noise pollution was carried out at a total of 37 different sites, both on working days and at weekends. A spatial image of noise intensity in the central part of Szczecinek was obtained, and sites with excessive levels of traffic noise were flagged. These locations are particularly burdensome to residents and cause a decrease in the tourist value of the city. Our tests confirmed the advisability of building a beltway for Szczecinek.

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Published

2018-12-01

How to Cite

Traffic-related noise pollution in the town of Szczecinek (Poland). (2018). Geography and Tourism, 2(6), 139-145. https://czasopisma.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/gat/article/view/110