Noise Barriers - Analyzing and Recommending Abatement Measures

This page provides guidance and suggestions on how to analyze and recommend noise barriers as an abatement measure.

• Consideration of Existing Noise Barrier in a Type I Noise Analysis (FHWA-HEP-12-051) - HTML or PDF (102 Kb)
• "Insulation of Buildings Against Highway Noise" (Tech Share Report No. FHWA-TS-77-202) (FHWA Bulletin) - August 1, 1977.
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• A Method to Determine Reasonableness and Feasibility of Noise Abatement at Special Use Locations.
  • Distribution Memorandum
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Date: November 14, 1997
Abstract: The report outlines a procedure that employs a systematic approach to the determination of reasonableness of abatement for special land uses. The development process for a Reasonableness Matrix for special land uses is explained and an overview of a finalized policy, along with details of the policy development methodology, is presented.