We might be reading too much into the results, but “Traffic’s Human Toll,” a 14-month study by Transportation Alternatives does show traffic has an extremely negative impact on New Yorkers.

The study finds that New Yorkers on high traffic streets harbor more negative perceptions of their block, are more frequently disturbed during sleep, meals, and conversations, and, in two of the four study areas, possess significantly fewer relationships with their neighbors compared to residents on low and medium traffic streets. Based on these findings, it is no surprise that 49% of all respondents stated that reducing the number of cars traversing their street would “totally improve” their quality of life. Of those respondents residing on heavy traffic streets, that figure jumps to 62%.

The study also found, residents on high traffic streets are more likely to keep their curtains shut hermit-style; spend less time walking, shopping, and playing with their kids; and stop their kids from playing a little stickball, .

Transportation Alternatives suggests NYC reduce traffic and improve resident’s quality of life through congestion pricing; improved mass transit and bicycle facilities; and traffic calming measures like reduced speed limits and speed humps. The main point is reducing traffic would be exponentially beneficial to New York City cool guys and losers alike.

Get your stat on and read the full report.