Perception of Traffic Noise Barrier Effectiveness: Public Opinion Survey of Residents Living near I-71

Herman, Lloyd; Finney, M A; Clum, Craig M.; Pinckney, Elvin

doi:10.3141/1601-08

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“…Road redesign and traffic calming schemes can also be unpopular among local residents due to the effects on vehicle flow. The construction or improvement of crossing facilities that are perceived as dangerous and unpleasant (such as footbridges and underpasses) may aggravate the barrier effect of the road (James et al 2005) and noise barriers may limit the movement of pedestrians and cause visual intrusion (Herman et al 1997;Arenas 2008)…”

Section: Perceived Impactsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social impacts of road traffic: perceptions and priorities of local residents

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Metcalfe²,

Heywood

2016

Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal

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The assessment of the social impacts of road traffic is usually based on objective indicators or on expert judgement, without input from the affected communities. This paper considers the perceptions and priorities of local residents about traffic impacts and possible mitigation measures, using as a case study a rural area that will be affected by traffic associated with the construction of a nuclear power station. The study consisted of a qualitative phase followed by a stated preference survey. Econometric models were used to measure the relative priority of different impacts and mitigation measures. The most impactful aspects were noise, vibration, and increased car or bus travel times. The most preferred measures were night-time restrictions to HGVs, parking restrictions, and safety measures for pedestrians and cyclists. There were significant differences in preferences according to residence location, gender, employment status, and household composition. The results provide information about aspects that tend to be aggregated in existing assessment frameworks, separating the reduction of the utility of some activities (like walking and driving) and the suppression of those activities.

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Section: Perceived Impactsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social impacts of road traffic: perceptions and priorities of local residents

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Metcalfe²,

Heywood

2016

Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal

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“…This well-known procedure puts barrier attenuation as a function of the path length difference between the diffracted wave path (over the barrier) and the direct wave path from source to receiver. Some enhancements to this basic type of technology have been reported recently (Hansen and Burroughs 1998, Herman et al 1998, Clairbois et al 1998. A considerable Research and Development effort in the area of traffic noise propagation and the effects of barriers on this propagation was recently conducted in the USA.…”

Section: Existing Roadside Barrier Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Developments in the Design and Performance of Road Traffic Noise Barriers

Samuels¹,

Ancich²

2002

Noise & Vibration Worldwide

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This paper deals with some recent developments in the design and performance of roadside barriers that are applied as a means of controlling road traffic noise. It is a review paper that is based on the outcomes of literature and information searches undertaken for and on behalf of the Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW. Some interesting, ongoing developments in the design and performance of traffic noise barriers have been identified. In particular, three types of innovative barrier designs we re identified that appear to offer the potential for increased attenuation without the need for substantial increases in barrier height. Each of these developments is considered in some detail in the paper and recommendations are made of the possibility of pursuing them further.

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Section: Existing Roadside Barrier Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Developments in the Design and Performance of Road Traffic Noise Barriers

Samuels¹,

Ancich²

2002

Noise & Vibration Worldwide

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This paper deals with some recent developments in the design and performance of roadside barriers that are applied as a means of controlling road traffic noise. It is a review paper that is based on the outcomes of literature and information searches undertaken for and on behalf of the Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW. Some interesting, ongoing developments in the design and performance of traffic noise barriers have been identified. In particular, three types of innovative barrier designs were identified that appear to offer the potential for increased attenuation without the need for substantial increases in barrier height. Each of these developments is considered in some detail in the paper and recommendations are made of the possibility of pursuing them further.

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Perception of Traffic Noise Barrier Effectiveness: Public Opinion Survey of Residents Living near I-71

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Social impacts of road traffic: perceptions and priorities of local residents

Social impacts of road traffic: perceptions and priorities of local residents

Recent Developments in the Design and Performance of Road Traffic Noise Barriers

Recent Developments in the Design and Performance of Road Traffic Noise Barriers

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