An open-source pipeline in noise modelling and noise exposure reduction in a port city

Ports and their associated transportation infrastructures create a complex noise environment, necessitating comprehensive characterization and exposure mitigation in alignment with EU Directive 49/2002. Within transportation infrastructures, road traffic typically emerges as the predominant noise source, particularly in urban areas with commercial or tourist ports. SALPIAM project, under the PNC-PNRR Italian financial framework, is dedicated to implementing targeted measures to enhance the capacity for assessing the environmental impact and health implications of cities hosting port areas, with a specific focus on noise and air quality. One of the project's focal points is the Municipality of Piombino, where predictive open-source systems for real-time traffic management will be developed to mitigate urban noise exposure. The system will suggest real-time traffic flow modulation on various roads to and from the port, aiming to reduce noise impact in urban areas by minimising the exposure of the population. This study presents preliminary results from the implementation of a comprehensive open-source pipeline by using a microscopic traffic simulation tool through SUMO and NoiseModelling software.