Traffic police
of Pune traffic police studied had hearing loss. In Patiala, 61% reported ringing in their ears, and none had ever used ear protection.
A USI Enviro Club drive
CalmRoads
शोर भी प्रदूषण हैLet's Paint the Roads Calm.
A drive for quieter, kinder roads, starting with one simple habit: honk only when truly needed.
What honking does
A horn, close up112 dB
Safe daytime level at home55 dB
0 dB120 dB
Every 10 dB sounds about twice as loud to the ear. A horn is many times louder than a calm street. Noise from honking and traffic leads to:
Noise from honking and traffic leads to:
- Hearing loss which builds slowly and cannot be reversed
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Stress, anger and poor sleep
- High blood pressure and heart strain
Who suffers most
Small ears
On the street, in school buses and in prams, they take the full blast of every horn.
The elderly, the sick, animals
Every horn reaches them too, in homes, hospitals and on the roadside.
Why we honk
Most honking comes from impatience, not need. Silence is a form of respect. A calm driver is a civilized citizen.
The gift of listening
The ear is one of the most beautiful creations of the Divine. It sits on both sides of the head, open like a microphone, gathering sound from every direction and carrying it inward through one small, delicate opening.
Ancient wisdom teaches that listening is a path inward. In deep meditation, true listening leads to stillness, and stillness leads to the Supreme.
Yet every day, we dull this sacred gift with noise we create ourselves.
Join the movement
Become a member of USI Enviro Club and help make our roads calm. The form takes two minutes. Tell us:
Together, let’s paint the roads calm.
About us
USI Enviro Club, since 1996
Brings people together to care for the world we share. For 20 years, children across Delhi and Mumbai joined its "Let’s Paint the World Green" painting competition. CalmRoads is its next chapter.
Uni Style Image, since 1990
The brand behind USI Enviro Club, built on three values: Durable, Classic, Sustainable.
Sardar Kesar Singh, 1957
Where it all began. His vision of respect for people and for the world lives on in everything we do.