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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

State of the Practice--Project-Level Noise Analysis on Multimodal Projects: Synthesis and Case Studies

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-19-0057
Project Abstract:

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requires project-level noise analysis for all Type I and Type II projects using the traffic noise model (TNM). The objective of this project is to gather existing guidance or procedures State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs) use in conducting analysis/analyses of multimodal projects, and to provide multiple case studies from around the nation. Type I projects may include multimodal components as part of the overall project; or may incidentally impact other modes of transportation; or roadway projects may simply occur in the vicinity of other modes. However, the TNM may not be the most appropriate tool for analyzing impacts and abatement for a multi-modal project that can influence the noise environment at noise-sensitive receptors, such as homes and recreational areas.

Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$75,000.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
Yes
Grant/Contract ID:
  • DTFH6117D00007L
  • 693JJ319F000307
FHWA Program Area:
  • Planning, Environment, and Realty
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
  • FY 2002-2022 / Planning, Environment, and Realty / Accelerating Project Delivery
  • FY 2002-2022 / Planning, Environment, and Realty / Modeling and Analysis Tools
FHWA Activity:
  • Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation
Project Outputs:

Synthesis report with case studies highlighting best practices that have been effective for various State DOTs dealing with these projects over time.

Project Outcomes/Impact:

This project will assist State DOTs in conducting these analyses when they encounter such projects and help fill knowledge gaps that can occur due the long periods of time in between such projects in cases where procedures are forgotten or staff turnover occurs. This report can also be used to help FHWA update and clarify guidance and requirements associated with these projects by understanding what is happening in the field when a State DOT encounters such a project.

AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan

Contact Information

Team:
Air Quality and Transportation Conformity Team
Office:
Office of Natural Environment
Office Code:
HEPN-10

Management Organizations

Sponsor Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Natural Environment
Contact Role:
Contract Office Representative
Contact:
Varela-Margolles, Aileen

Managing Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Natural Environment
Contact Role:
Contract Office Representative

Performing Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Natural Environment
Contact Role:
Contract Office Representative

Deliverables

Links to Project Reports: