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To assess the distribution of urban road traffic noise and its impact on vulnerable populations using automated planning frameworks.

Exploring Urban Road Traffic Noise Distribution using Automated Planning Frameworks

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Evaluates urban traffic noise disparities, indicating the need for equitable transport policies.

To assess the distribution of urban road traffic noise and its impact on vulnerable populations using automated planning frameworks.
Utilized Rapidex for city-level traffic noise modeling
Analyzed traffic data based on volume, road type, and vehicle composition
Computed mean excess noise and Gini equality index for cities
Conducted comparative analysis across seven European cities
Evaluated maximum and mean noise exposure at district and zone levels.
Amsterdam shows the highest noise disparity (Gini = 0.176)
Belfast, Berlin, and Dresden also exhibit significant inequalities
Zurich has the lowest noise inequality (E Z (%) = 20.24)
Identified high-exposure areas and noise disparities across the assessed cities

Nayab et al. (2026) studied this question.

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