Study of Statewide Type 2 Noise Abatement Program for the Texas Deparment ofTransportation

摘要

This project will provide sufficient information to the Texas Department ofTransportation and the Texas Transportation Commission to make an informed decision regarding the development and implementation of a statewide Type 2 Noise Abatement Program. It was no the purpose or intent of the project to provide a recommendation or to propose a specific course of action. The project covers a detailed review of other states' noise abatement policies and programs for existing highways, an estimate of the magnitude of the traffic noise impact from existing highways on Texas residences, and a description of possible Type II program, including a project prioritization system. This information can be used to decide on an existing highway noise abatement policy and, if necessary, to design a Type II program for Texas.