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FHWA Traffic Noise Model Version 3.1

Development

The development of TNM 3.1 was based in large part on user feedback from the community. This version of TNM addresses many comments and suggestions for improvements to the analytical workflows. The acoustics remain the same as in TNM 3.0.

Features

TNM 3.1 includes an installer and removes the database saving structure from TNM 3.0. Files can be imported and exported using an XML file format. Users can now import TNM 2.5 project files with coordinates, projections and adjustments by using this file format. TNM 3.1 also resolved bugs and enhanced the stability of the software so that it performs as intended.

Technical Support

Please contact TNMHelp@dot.gov for Technical Support. In the Subject Line please indicate whether you are seeking support for TNM 2.5 or TNM 3.1.

Training and Webinars

For announcements regarding available training opportunities please visit our main Training webpage at: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/noise/training/.

Additional Resources

Title/Description Date Files
TNM 3.1 Release Memorandum 2021
Traffic Noise Model 3.1 2021
TNM 3.1 Introductory Video 2021
TNM 3.1 Fact Sheet (FHWA-HEP-21-043) 2021
TNM 3.0 to 3.1 Change Log (FHWA-HEP-21-039) 2021
TNM 3.1 User's Guide/Help Menu (FHWA-HEP-21-042) 2021
TNM 3.1 File Format Reference Manual (FHWA-HEP-21-040) 2021
TNM 3.1 FAQs (FHWA-HEP-21-044) 2021
TNM 3.1 Technical Manual (FHWA-HEP-21-041) 2021
TNM 3.0 Validation Report (FHWA-HEP-20-011)
Note: No changes were made to the Validation Report for TNM 3.1
2019
TNM 3.0 Getting Started Guide (FHWA-HEP-20-010)
Note: No changes were made to the Guide for TNM 3.1
2019
Updated: 1/24/2024
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