• Construction Noise
• Measurement
• Noise Barriers
• Noise Compatible Planning
• Regulation and Guidance
• Resources
• Tire Pavement Noise
• Traffic Noise Model
• Training

Tire Pavement Noise

Policy

• Highway Traffic Noise Analysis and Abatement: Policy and Guidance
  • FHWA Guidance regarding the use quiet pavements and the consideration of tire pavement in project studies in accordance with the requirements of 23 CFR 772
• Conducting Tire Pavement Noise Measurements
  • Handbook and Field Guide containing information on best practices for conducting highway-related noise measurements, including tire pavement noise measurements

Workshops

Workshops held to develop a Roadmap to Quiet Highways. The workshop documents are excerpted from the more complete Tire/Pavement Noise Strategic Planning Workshop: Proceedings and Roadmap (FHWA-HEP-05-007).

• September 14-16, 2004 (HTML) or (PDF - 495KB)
• April 10-12, 2006 (HTML) or (PDF - 195 KB)

Research

Research led, sponsored, and conducted in cooperation with FHWA

• Resource Highlights
• FHWA Office of Pavement Technology
• National Cooperative Highway Research Program

Additional Research

Research, policy, and standards from State DOTs, Academia, and International Organizations

• State DOT Research Highlights
• Additional Resources (Academia, Noise Organizations, Pavement Organizations, International Resources, and Standards)