How will FDOT determine the anticipated noise impacts related to the Indian Street Bridge project?
FDOT is conducting a noise study for this project. The noise study (1) identifies noise sensitive land uses (such as residential areas), (2) measures noise levels in the field to establish current sound levels and to validate the computer model, (3) predicts potential noise impacts using computer modeling and field verification, (4) compares future noise levels for the different alignment alternatives with FHWA noise abatement criteria, and (5) evaluates possible application of abatement techniques associated with the predicted noise impacts. If the noise study demonstrates that predicted noise levels approach or exceed the NAC or the noise level differences are substantial, FDOT will examine feasible and reasonable methods to attenuate the noise.
