COUNTING HOUSES: IMPROVING ASSESSMENT OF NOISE IMPACT USING THE DESIGN MANUAL FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES

摘要

Noise mapping software has greatly simplified the accurate calculation of noise levels arising from infrastructure projects, such as roads and railways. However, in practical terms, this is of limited benefit unless the noise impact of such projects can be assessed and presented with similar accuracy, speed and accessibility. This noise impact needs to be understandable not only to technical teams but also to the general public and other stakeholders involvedin the design, assessment and planning process.