New Jersey takes the top spot for noise levels in a recent study of 48 states, with transportation noise being a major contributor to its loudness.
New Jersey has taken the title as one of the loudest states in America, according to a recent study. I'm still trying to wrap my head around this - who knew our state was so loud? The fact that New Jersey has the highest population density and daily commuter traffic is no surprise, but it's clear that transportation noise is a major contributor to its loudness.
New Jerseys Packed Roads Prove Loudest State Title True
New Jersey ranked first place with a score of 75.27 for overall noise, followed closely by Massachusetts in second place with a score of 57.03. Rhode Island came in third place. New York, on the other hand, came in eighth place.
New Jerseys High Population Density Contributes to Noise Pollution
New Jersey's high population density and packed roads are a recipe for disaster when it comes to noise levels. With over 1,298 residents per square mile, the state has one of the highest population densities in the country, and daily commuter traffic is significant.
The study found that transportation noise contributes to the daily racket in New Jersey, with Natalie Buchwald, founder of Manhattan Mental Health Counseling, stating that "sitting in traffic with horns and engines around you, or squeezing onto packed trains, puts you on alert before you've even started your day." This is a major concern for residents who are already dealing with high levels of stress.
The study analyzed metrics including noise complaint searches, public transit density, and dog ownership to determine overall noise rankings. New Jersey scored a deafeningly high 75.27 for overall noise, while Massachusetts ranked second with a score of 57.03 and Rhode Island came in third place.
It's clear that transportation noise is a major contributor to New Jersey's loudness.
Source: Google News
