Parking lot noise evaluation

Abstract

Parking Lot noise is regularly evaluated for CEQA noise assessments, but a standardized method has not been generally adopted. This paper presents sound level measurements of common parking lot activities. Other published sound level data for parking lot activities is provided to further solidify typical parking lot sound levels. A review of published methods for evaluating parking lot noise is summarized. The appropriateness of the methodology is evaluated and a simplified methodology is presented based on the similarities and differences applicable to California for CEQA analysis and the United States in general.