Sierra Club hosts event on vehicle noise reduction

by Halimat Olunlade, Social Media Manager

Photo credit: JAGMEET SiNGH

Last week, the Sierra Club's Vermont Chapter hosted a hybrid event focused on new developments in vehicle noise management. Organized by Quiet Communities friend and filmmaker Karen Akins, director of the award-winning film “The Quietest Year,” the event brought together advocates, policymakers and community members to explore innovative solutions to neighborhood noise pollution.

The event, which you can view here, included a presentation by special guest Rueben Peckham of UK-based Intelligent Instruments. The Sierra Club also introduced attendees to innovative noise camera technology. These sophisticated devices combine acoustic monitoring with visual technology to automatically detect and document noise violations from vehicles, providing law enforcement with data to enforce noise laws. 

The Quiet Communities Quiet Streets program, led by Mary Tatigian, works to address noise through innovative community-based approaches including the use of noise cameras. Mary's “lead by example” initiative in Naples, Florida, is developing practical strategies that other communities can adapt in response to local noise challenges. While Mary focuses on implementing noise regulation and camera technology in her community through her original organization Quiet Florida, the Quiet Streets program is expanding its reach nationwide, working across the country with community members to reduce noise.

Do you want to be part of the solution? Quiet Communities is building a nationwide network of advocates working to reduce harmful noise in communities everywhere. By becoming a member, you'll join a dedicated community of researchers, policymakers and citizens committed to protecting our hearing, our environment and our health.