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New study looks into how truck noise impacts Southwest Detroit Study suggests noise levels exceed guideline levels Updated:  Tags:  DETROIT – Sleep loss and stress -- it’s the impact truck noise is having on people in Southwest Detroit, according to a University of Michigan study. Thomasenia Weston has lived in Southwest Detroit for 20 years and said she can’t remember the last time truck traffic didn’t wake her up at night. “I have reached out to people in regards to getting my steps fixed, getting my foundation fixed, getting me some type of reimbursement,” Weston said. READ: ...

University of Michigan A truck drives by a neighborhood in Southwest Detroit. Neighbors say the constant noise makes it hard to sleep or enjoy outdoor activities. Photo credit: Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition The sounds of a truck racing to the end of the block are soon replaced by the screeching of the brakes bringing the four-axle semi to a stop. The scene is a usual one in the Southwest Detroit neighborhood, where the giggles of children playing in backyards have been drowned out by the noises of trucks barreling down the street, making it impossible to have conversations ou...

New study evaluates noise impact of trucks in Southwest Detroit Business Wire Daimler Trucks and Torc partner with Luminar to enable automated trucking; Daimler Trucks acquires minority stake in Luminar Posted at 2:37 PM, May 04, 2021 and last updated 2021-05-04 14:37:54-04 DETROIT (WXYZ) — Researchers at the University of Michigan are evaluating the noise impact of trucks in Southwest Detroit. The U-M researchers are joining community members and the Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition. U-M says many trucks are being rerouted as part of the new Gordie Howe International Brid...