Catalogue of Soundscape Intervention

Musical roads

EXIST IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES INCLUDING DENMARK, HUNGARY, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA, THE UNITED STATES, CHINA

The Musical Roads project involves creating pavement with grooves or elevated discs that generate sounds as cars drive over them, producing a melody. The project has been implemented in various countries for marketing, tourism, and driver awareness purposes. However, the project has encountered mixed outcomes over time, with some residents complaining about the continuous sound and potential damage to vehicles.

References

[1] Payne, S. R., Davies, W. J., & Adams, M. D. (2009). Research into the practical and policy applications of soundscape concepts and techniques in urban areas.

[2] Musical roads of the world. Retrieved 7th March 2023, from https://crab.wordpress.com/2009/01/19/musical-roads-of-the-world/

Entry submitted by: Xiaochao Chen