These two New Jersey cities are among the noisiest in the country, a study says

A recent report by the Steel Guard Safety Corp. website reveals that Jersey City and Newark have joined New York City as some of the noisiest cities in the United States. The study found that six of the 10 loudest cities are on the East Coast, with Boston, Philadelphia and Miami also making the list.

Jersey City and Newark both furnish more public transportation per square mile than any other city in the U.S. by a factor of two, significantly contributing to their noise pollution, the report said.

What are the noisiest cities in the US?

How was the data collected?

The report looked at various factors contributing to noise levels in urban areas, including how many people live there, how much traffic there is, how many public transportation options are available, ongoing construction projects, the number of flights per day, air pollution levels, the density of bars and nightlife spots, and the availability of public parks.

Each city's total noise score was calculated by adding up the scores for these factors. The study highlighted that high population density, heavy traffic and frequent flights all play roles in making these cities noisy. Additionally, the abundance of bars and nightlife venues adds to the noise, while the lack of public parks means there are fewer quiet places to which residents can escape.

The findings underscore the challenge of managing noise pollution in bustling urban areas.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Newark and Jersey City are among loudest US cities, says new report