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Author
Rudder, F. F. | Yaniv, S. L.
Title
Guidelines for the Prevention of Traffic Noise Problems.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD Federal Highway Administration, McLean, VA
Sponsor
U.S. Department of Transportation, MeLean, VA
Report
NBSIR 86-3311, January 1986, 264 p.
Distribution
Available from National Technical Information Service
Contract
DTFH61-83-Y-10014
Keywords
noise reduction; transportation; land use; guidelines
Identifiers
traffic noise
Abstract
The guidelines describe a consistent methodology for the identification and prevention of traffic noise problems by emphasizing noise-compatible land development. The guidelines are a self-contained document. The methodology provides for the quantitative evaluation of both the severity of traffic noise problems and the mitigation of these problems. Although calculations are required, specialized training in acoustics or noise control is not necessary to utilize the methodology. Methods are provided for prediction of highway traffic, diesel-electric railway, and existing levels of environmental noise. These levels serve to identify the severity of the noise problem. Mitigation techniques are presented that may be utilized to reduce or eliminate traffic noise problems.