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Quiet Zones on Public Transit: Commuter Courtesy or Enforcement Nightmare?

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1. The article primarily examines the . 2. Helena Marchetti implies that before the policy was introduced, . 3. Based on Gregory Donahue's comments, it can be inferred that . 4. Priya Venkatesh's perspective suggests that the quiet carriage policy . 5. Raymond Chu's observation about the quiet zones illustrates .

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This article aptly captures a confronting urban transit systems everywhere. While Marchetti's assertions about technology fundamentally altering the soundscape resonate deeply, Donahue's testimony exposes the inherent in policing such regulations. What struck me most profoundly was Venkatesh's reminder that not all acoustic disturbance stems from . Those with auditory impairments and caregivers of young children merit compassion, not censure. Chu's wry observation perfectly encapsulates why : interventions designed to restore peace paradoxically generate greater turmoil. Perhaps authorities should prioritize rather than expanding these contentious zones further. Voluntary compliance achieved through awareness invariably proves more sustainable than enforcement through confrontation.

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