AN OVERVIEW OF HIGHWAY NOISE ANALYSIS AND ABATEMENT IN MASSACHUSETTS
This paper addresses the evaluation of noise impacts from highway projects in Massachusetts. It describes the process and level of analysis prepared for environmental and design documents, analyzes factors used in determining areas to be impacted by noise, and discusses the feasibility of mitigating measures. In addition, the paper presents a case history of a noise barrier construction project to illustrate the effectiveness of the process. Noise measurement and prediction methodology together with the criteria, engineering, and economic considerations which led to the decision to construct this noise barrier are discussed. The public participation process is outlined, including the format of the public meeting and issues of concern. The discussion concludes with a brief description of proposed procedures to evaluate noise reduction and public acceptance of the barrier.
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Supplemental Notes:
- This paper appeared in TRB Unpublished Report No. 10, Highway Traffic Noise Mitigation.
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Corporate Authors:
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Washington, DC United States 20001Federal Highway Administration
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Authors:
- Wholley, T F
- Publication Date: 1979-3
Media Info
- Features: Photos;
- Pagination: p. 32-35
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Serial:
- Transportation Research Board Unpublished Report
- Issue Number: 10
- Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Case studies; Environmental impact statements; Forecasting; Noise barriers; Noise control; Project management; Public participation; Traffic noise
- Uncontrolled Terms: Noise reduction; Projects
- Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Design; Environment; Highways; Society;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00371888
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt.
- Contract Numbers: DOT-FH-11-9490
- Files: TRIS, TRB, USDOT
- Created Date: Apr 29 1983 12:00AM