Noise In The News: Weekly Round-Up

by Quiet Communities Staff

Photo credit: Andrea Piacquadio

Jamie Banks featured in New York Times

In a new New York Times article, QC founder Jamie Banks discusses the serious health impacts of neighborhood noise, from leaf blowers to engine revving, and why terms like “nuisance” and “annoyance” fail to capture the toll on wellbeing. The piece also highlights a Providence, Rhode Island survey showing residents are spending money and leaving their neighborhoods just to cope with excessive noise.

Noise camera programs are popping up nationwide

From New York City's $2 million in collected fines to California's six-city pilot program, noise cameras are becoming a nationwide enforcement tool. Fox News reports on how the technology works, which cities are adopting it, and what it means for drivers.

Dr. Fink on NJ's food delivery drone launch

Amid the new launch of drone food delivery in New Jersey, Quiet Coalition Chair Dr. Daniel Fink asks the question many aren't thinking about yet: what will all these drones sound like overhead? With no noise data publicly available for the delivery aircraft, he urges a wait-and-see approach as the technology scales. You can read his thoughts here.

Next week, Quiet Coalition will be taking a Spring break and we encourage you all to enjoy time and the warmer weather.