Research of practical methods of protection of urban space from traffic-induced moise and polluted air based on foreign experience

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to discuss strategies and methods of urban space protection, which ensures the formation of a healthy environment based on sustainable urban planning principles. As it is known, as cities develop with time, the economic activities of the population and the number of industries increase, as a result of which traffic flows and traffic jams increase. Accordingly, air pollution and noise caused by transport increases, which has a negative impact on public health, social aspects and ecology. Therefore, the fight against air pollution and noise caused by transport in the urban environment is one of the most urgent problems for the world. The article discusses proven methods and their results. Research has shown that there are several effective methods of reducing transport emissions, but if they are implemented incorrectly, they not only can slow down the process of reducing pollution but stop the improvement process altogether. The developed methods are mainly related to greening, public transport, restrictions (policies), materials, pricing, urban furniture and activities that are carried out as an experiment in some cities. It should be considered that cities have their own characteristics (topography, relief, density, etc.) therefore every city may have developed its own specific and individual solution to overcome the problem. Regardless of the developed strategies and methods, it is still difficult to find a model that will solve the problem and adapt to the perpetrators.