Highway traffic noise barriers can reduce the loudness of traffic noise by as much as half; do not completely block all traffic noise; can be effective, regardless of the material used; must be tall and long with no openings; are most effective within 61 meters (200 feet) of a highway (usually the first row of homes); must be designed to be visually appealing; must be designed to preserve aesthetic values and scenic vistas; do not increase noise levels perceptibly on the opposite side of a highway; and substantially reduce noise levels for people living next to highways.


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    Title :

    Keeping the Noise Down: Highway Traffic Noise Barriers


    Publication date :

    2001


    Size :

    24 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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