Multiple studies have shown a relationship between railway noise and various health impacts, such as increased diastolic blood pressure, poor sleep quality, and increased incidence of certain childhood cancers.1 2 The City of Marinette, Wisconsin, located in Marinette County, has multiple railways in their city and train whistles that sound between 96-110 dBs have been reported as a cause for noise pollution that impacts daily lives, disrupting people’s health and quality of life. According to t...
Implementing a railroad quiet zone to improve community health in Marinette
Metrics
- University University of Wisconsin - Madison
- Sustainable Development Goals 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- University Department Public Health
- Status Completed
- Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name Marinette