URBAN TRAFFIC NOISE

This report is the work of a consultative group on transportation research growing out of the proliferation of urban noise sources and traffic noise in particular. Results of traffic noise measurements are described. Recommendations for government policies towards traffic noise in the urban environment are drawn up encompassing regulatory controls, costs, research and international cooperation. Technical details concerning the urban noise environments, its effects on individuals, and methods of control through source modifications, operational procedures, barriers and building design are included. The appendices describe the current administrative and legislative practices in the member countries of the OECD and some directives concerning maximum noise levels in the European Economic Community.

• Corporate Authors:

  Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

  2, rue André Pascal
  Paris,   France  75775 Paris Cedex 16
• Authors:
  • Dumesnil, M
  • Franken, P A
  • Jensen, R H
  • Shaw, EAG
  • Thiebaut, R
• Publication Date: 1971-1-27

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; References;
• Pagination: 166 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Federal government; Foreign; Laws; Sound level; Traffic noise; Urban areas
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Law; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00261052
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 22 1974 12:00AM