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New York took second place in the ranking of the noisiest cities in the world

'27.08.2024'

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New York is the second noisiest city in the world, according to a recent study. Time-out introduces the full rating.

If you're in New York City right now, close your eyes and listen. Chances are, your ears will pick up distant honks, police sirens, and some New Yorker screaming at the top of their lungs for no apparent reason. When it comes to the Big Apple, people don't come here for peace and quiet.

Noise pollution

According to a new study conducted by a language learning app. Prely, this metropolis is actually the second noisiest city in the world, not the first.

On the subject: New York is recognized as the worst city in the world for drivers: people spend 100 hours a year in traffic jams

The study analyzed several cities around the world. Experts measured key factors:

road traffic;
level of noise pollution;
population density.

According to these indicators, the level of noise pollution New York is 68,91. This is partly due to the 13 million visitors who come here every year and the heavy traffic.

Paris came in first place. The French capital's population density per square kilometer is much higher than in New York (21 vs. 000). Paris receives almost twice as many tourists annually as New York. The city has the largest number of attractions that have been described as noisy or loud.

Hong Kong rounds out the top three, and Frankfurt in Germany is apparently the quietest city in the world.

There are many reasons why residents should be concerned about noise pollution in their city. Their excessive presence is fraught with adverse health consequences, in particular stress, hypertension, hearing loss and sleep disturbances.

There are some initiatives aimed at making the streets of New York City quieter. Last year, a bill was passed to install “silent cameras.” They are able to flag vehicles making noise above 85 decibels. This will force drivers to pay a fine for exceeding the permissible limits.