NOISE ANALYSIS TECHNICAL REPORT. Route 58 Martin Luther King Freeway. Portsmouth Virginia

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1 NOISE ANALYSIS TECHNICAL REPORT Route 58 Martin Luther King Freeway Portsmouth Virginia May 2008 Prepared for: Virginia Department of Transportation

2 NOISE ANALYSIS TECHNICAL REPORT Route 58 Martin Luther King Freeway Portsmouth, Virginia VDOT Project: , P101 UPC No HMMH Report No May 2008 Prepared for: Virginia Department of Transportation Prepared by: Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc Forest Hill Avenue, Suite 216 Richmond, Virginia 23225

3 Noise Analysis Technical Report i TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION NOISE TERMINOLOGY AND CRITERIA MODELING AND PROJECTIONS HIGHWAY NOISE COMPUTATION MODEL TRAFFIC DATA FOR NOISE COMPUTATIONS COMPUTED EXISTING AND FUTURE NOISE LEVELS NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOISE ABATEMENT Alternative Noise Abatement Measures Noise Barriers CONSTRUCTION NOISE...23 REFERENCES... R1 APPENDIX A. TRAFFIC DATA USED IN NOISE ANALYSIS... A1 APPENDIX B. COMPUTED EXISTING 2007 AND FUTURE NOISE LEVELS... B1

4 Noise Analysis Technical Report ii LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 1 10 FIGURE FIGURE 3 12 FIGURE 4 13 FIGURE 5 14 FIGURE 6 15 FIGURE 7 16 FIGURE 8 17 FIGURE 9 18 FIGURE FIGURE LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1. FHWA NOISE ABATEMENT CRITERIA.3 TABLE 2. NOISE IMPACT SUMMARY.20 TABLE 3. NOISE BARRIER SUMMARY..22

5 Noise Analysis Technical Report 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Potential traffic noise impact associated with the extension of Martin Luther King Freeway (Route 58) in Portsmouth, Virginia, has been assessed in accordance with procedures and criteria approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The project involves a one-mile extension on new location of Route 58, from the existing interchange with London Boulevard to a new interchange with Interstate 264. The study area also includes the Interstate 264 corridor from east of South Street and Des Moines Avenue to the interchange with Route 337. The assessment has determined that noise impact will occur at 126 residential properties, a recreational center, and one section of a cemetery under the design year Build condition. Three single barriers and a two barrier system could be constructed to protect 103 impacted residential properties and benefit 71 additional residential properties. All are feasible but only single Barriers 3 and 4 would be reasonable due to cost. At one other location where impact will occur under the Build condition, a barrier would not be feasible. The barrier findings discussed in this report have been based on a very preliminary feasibility and reasonableness evaluation. Final barrier decisions will not be made until a detailed evaluation based on final project design has been completed. Construction activity may cause intermittent fluctuations in noise levels. During the construction phase of the project, all reasonable measures will be taken to minimize noise impact from these activities.

6 Noise Analysis Technical Report 2 1. INTRODUCTION The objective of this analysis was to assess the potential traffic noise impact associated with the extension of the Martin Luther King Freeway (Route 58) in Portsmouth, Virginia and to evaluate noise abatement measures wherever this impact is expected to occur. The project involves a one-mile extension on new location of Route 58, from the existing interchange with London Boulevard to a new interchange with Interstate 264. The study area also includes the Interstate 264 corridor from east of South Street and Des Moines Avenue to the interchange with Route 337 Portsmouth Boulevard. Refer to Figures 1 through 11 for graphics showing more project design detail. This report presents a description of noise terminology, the applicable standards and criteria, a description of the computations of existing and future noise levels, a projection of expected future noise impact, a preliminary investigation of abatement measures in locations where impact is predicted, and a discussion of construction noise. Appendix A includes the traffic data that was used as input to the Traffic Noise Model (TNM). Appendix B includes a listing of all studied properties and their computed noise levels.

7 Noise Analysis Technical Report 3 2. NOISE TERMINOLOGY AND CRITERIA The potential traffic noise impact related to the proposed extension of the Martin Luther King Freeway was assessed in accordance with FHWA and VDOT noise assessment guidelines. The FHWA guidelines are set forth in 23 CFR Part 772. [1] VDOT s regulations are contained within the State Noise Abatement Policy [2], and are consistent with the FHWA guidelines. To determine the degree of impact of highway traffic noise on human activity, the Noise Abatement Criteria (NAC) established by the FHWA regulation were used (see Table 1). The NAC are given in terms of the hourly, A-weighted, equivalent sound level in decibels (dba). The A-weighted sound level is a single number measure of sound intensity with weighted frequency characteristics that corresponds to human subjective response to noise. Most environmental noise (and the A-weighted sound level) fluctuates from moment to moment, and it is common practice to characterize the fluctuating level by a single number called the equivalent sound level (L eq ). The L eq is the value or level of a steady, nonfluctuating sound that represents the same sound energy as the actual timevarying sound evaluated over the same time period. For traffic noise assessment, L eq is typically evaluated over a one-hour period, and may be denoted as L eq (h). Table 1. FHWA NOISE ABATEMENT CRITERIA Activity Category L eq (h)* Description of Activity Category A 57 (Exterior) Lands on which serenity and quiet are of extraordinary significance and serve an important public need and where the preservation of those qualities is essential if the area is to continue to serve its intended purpose. B 67 (Exterior) Picnic areas, recreation areas, playgrounds, active sports areas, parks, residences, motels, hotels, schools, churches, libraries and hospitals C 72 (Exterior) Developed lands, properties, or activities not included in Categories A or B above. D -- Undeveloped lands. E 52 (Interior) Residences, motels, hotels, public meeting rooms, schools, churches, libraries, hospitals and auditoriums. * Hourly A-weighted Sound Level (dba) Noise-sensitive land uses potentially affected by this project are in Categories B and E and consist of exterior areas of residential properties, five churches, two

8 Noise Analysis Technical Report 4 day care centers, a playground, a basketball court, a cemetery, and interior areas of the churches and day care centers. The project corridor also contains industrial properties, however these facilities do not include Category C exterior noise sensitive activities. Per FHWA, noise impact occurs when the predicted noise levels in the project area approach or exceed the NAC during the loudest hour of the day. As shown in Table 1 above, the applicable NAC for Category B exterior activities is 67 dba L eq and for Category E interior activities is 52 dba L eq. VDOT defines the word approach to mean when the loudest-hour L eq equals 1 db less than the NAC. Therefore, noise impact occurs when future noise levels equal or exceed 66 dba L eq for Activity Category B and 51 dba L eq for Activity Category E. Noise impact also occurs when predicted noise levels substantially exceed existing noise levels. An increase of 10 decibels or more is considered substantial by VDOT. For land uses under any of the activity categories, wherever the predicted design-year build alternative noise levels during the loudest hour of the day either (1) approach or exceed the NAC, or (2) exceed existing noise levels by 10 decibels or more, then consideration of traffic-noise abatement measures is necessary. Noise abatement that will be effective in reducing noise impact will be considered reasonable and feasible unless it is found that such mitigation measures will cause adverse social, economic and environmental effects that outweigh the benefits received. Noise levels in the project study area were determined for the 2007 existing conditions, the design-year no-build conditions, and the design-year build conditions.

9 Noise Analysis Technical Report 5 3. MODELING AND PROJECTIONS 3.1 Highway Noise Computation Model All traffic-noise computations for this study were conducted using the latest version of the FHWA Traffic Noise Model (FHWA TNM 2.5) [3]. The traffic data and engineering drawings developed for the environmental document were used as input to TNM. In general, sound propagation over acoustically soft ground (e.g. lawn, with an effective flow resistivity of 300 cgs Rayls) was assumed throughout the study area, except where sound propagation occurred over acoustically hard ground (such as asphalt or water, with an effective flow resistivity of 20,000 cgs Rayls). 3.2 Traffic Data For Noise Computations Traffic data for highway-noise computation was provided by VDOT for 2006 (Existing) and (Design-year for Build and No-build cases). A 1-percent growth factor per year was applied to the 2006 data to bring the Existing year to The traffic data included hourly vehicle volumes and vehicle classifications, directional distributions, and some operating speeds. Those speeds not provided were estimated based on posted speeds and observations made while on-site in the study area. Appendix A provides a summary of the traffic data used in the noise analysis. 3.3 Computed Existing and Future Noise Levels The project corridor includes a number of areas containing noise-sensitive properties. These areas include along both sides of Martin Luther King Freeway from south of London Boulevard to south of High Street, along both sides of Interstate 264 east of the proposed new interchange with Route 58, along the eastbound side of Interstate 264 southwest of the Route 58 interchange, at the Interstate 264 interchange with Route 17, and along both sides of Interstate 264 from the interchange with Route 17 to the interchange with Route 337. The following paragraphs include descriptions of the study areas and summaries of the associated noise levels. Appendix B includes these computed noise levels representing existing, DY no-build, and DY build conditions for all studied properties. Figures 1 through 11 show the study areas and study sites. These figures also show the 66 dba noise contours developed for the DY build condition.

10 Noise Analysis Technical Report Interstate 264 Interchange with Route 337 to Interchange with Route 17 South of Interstate 264 Noise sensitive properties in this area are Sites 1 through 22 and 308 through 336 (see Figures 1, 2, and 3). All sites except 322 and 323 J.F. Kennedy Rec Building and Douglas Park are residential properties located on Trexler Avenue, Magnolia Street, Carver Circle, Manteo Street, Grand Street, Calvin Street, Killian Street, Frederick Boulevard, Neville Street, Radford Street, and Grove Street. The area includes the area south of Interstate 264 and the area in the southwest quadrant of the interchange with Route 17. Design year predictions indicate that Build and No-Build noise levels at these sites will range from 62 to 74 dba and 62 to 73 dba respectively. Existing levels also range from 62 to 73 dba. Thirteen residential properties nine in the southwest quadrant of the Interstate 264 interchange with Route 17 and four south of Interstate are predicted to be impacted as a result of noise levels approaching or exceeding the Category B NAC Interstate 264 Interchange with Route 337 to Interchange with Route 17 North of Interstate 264 Noise sensitive properties in this area are Sites 337 through 371 (see Figures 1, 2, and 3). All sites are residential properties located on Choate Street, north of and parallel with Interstate Existing noise levels in this area range from 60 to 70 dba, while No-Build and Build levels are predicted to range from 61 to 71 dba. Build levels will be no more than 1 decibel higher than Existing levels at any of the sites. In the design year, 38 residential properties are predicted to be impacted under the Build condition with noise levels approaching or exceeding the Category B NAC Interstate 264 Interchange with Route 58 - South This area includes Sites 23 through 95, with apartments and a playground on Dale Drive, and one residence on Columbus Avenue and another on Nashville Avenue (see Figure 5) Existing noise levels at the 73 sites range from 58 to 65 dba. By design year, No-build levels are predicted to range from 59 to 66 dba, while Build levels are predicted to range from 58 to 62 dba. The No-build levels are higher than Build levels at most sites due to the Route 58 interchange (which will not exist under the no-build condition) and the elevated ramps which will provide shielding from Interstate 264 traffic noise. Four of the sites are predicted to be impacted under the No-build condition with levels reaching 66 dba. No sites in this area are predicted to be impacted under the Build condition.

11 Noise Analysis Technical Report Interstate 264 East of Interchange with Route 58 - South This area includes a cemetery (3 sections), a church on Piedmont Avenue, two day care facilities on Duke Street, and residential properties on Pulaski Street, Calvary Court, Deep Creek Boulevard, Piedmont Avenue, Des Moines Avenue, Lansing Avenue, Charleston Avenue, Richmond Avenue, Parker Avenue, Atlanta Avenue, Camden Avenue, and Elm Avenue. These 115 sites (96 through 210) can be found on Figures 6 8. Exterior noise levels at these sites range from 59 to 69 dba under the 2007 Existing condition. Thirty-five properties including one section of the Mount Calvary Cemetery receive levels of 66 to 69 dba. Under the No-build condition, 43 properties, including two sections of the cemetery and the Holy Trinity Church, are predicted to experience impact in exterior areas. Noise levels are predicted to range from 59 to 70 dba. Noise levels under the Build condition, ranging from 59 to 69 dba will result in impact at 22 properties plus one section of the cemetery. No-build noise levels are higher than Build levels at some sites due to the new Route 58 interchange, which will not exist with the Nobuild alternative. Interior Build levels at the church and two day care facilities under closed window conditions are below 51 dba, ranging from 40 to 45 dba. All three buildings are air-conditioned, allowing for closed window conditions Interstate 264 East of Interchange with Route 58 - North Sites 211 through 254 (see Figures 6, 7, and 9), which are residential properties and a basketball court, are located in this area on South Street, Rose Avenue, Columbus Avenue, and Swanson Parkway. Swanson Homes are townhomes, and each site (212 through 220 and 222 through 226) represent six first floor units. Existing noise levels in this area in 2007 range from 61 to 71 dba and result in impact at exterior areas of 48 properties including 36 Swanson Homes units. Design year No-build predicted noise levels range from 62 to 72 dba with impact at 57 properties including 42 units in Swanson Homes. Noise levels under the Build alternative are predicted to range from 62 to 70 dba with impact predicted at 53 properties including 36 units in Swanson Homes. Noise levels at most sites in this area are predicted to be higher under the No-build rather than the Build alternative because of the new Route 58 interchange which will not exist under the no-build condition. The proposed new interchange ramps will be elevated, and combined with the parapets, will shield the noise sensitive properties from ramp traffic noise.

12 Noise Analysis Technical Report Route 58 Extension South of High Street - West All sites in this area are residential properties (Sites 255 through 267) located on Meander Street, King Street, and High Street and are shown in Figures 10 and 11. Existing noise levels at the 13 properties range from 51 to 59 dba. Noise levels under the No-build and Build alternatives are predicted to range from 52 to 60 dba and 57 to 63 dba respectively. No sites in this area are predicted to be noise impacted Route 58 Extension South of High Street East Only two sites are included in this area, Bethel Temple Church on County Street and Morning Star Church on High Street (see Figures 10 and 11). Exterior noise levels at the two churches range from 52 to 61 dba in the existing year, and are predicted to range from 53 to 62 dba and 59 to 62 dba under the No-build and Build conditions respectively. Both churches are air-conditioned, allowing for closed-window conditions, resulting in levels no higher than 42 dba. Neither of the two churches are predicted to be noise impacted Route 58 North of High Street - East Sites in this area (270 through 292) include residential properties on Queen Street, Constitution Avenue, and Liverpool Street and Soul s Paradise Church (on High Street) and Calvary Baptist Church (on Constitution Avenue). These sites can be found in Figure 11. Existing exterior levels in 2007 at these sites range from 53 dba to 63 dba. During, No-build levels are predicted to range from 54 to 64 dba, while Build levels are predicted to range from 57 to 64 dba. Interior levels at the churches (both are air-conditioned) under closed window conditions will be 44 dba under Build conditions. No properties are predicted to be noise impacted in this area Route 58 North of High Street West All sites in this area are residential properties on Queen Street and MacArthur Avenue (293 through 307), and are shown in Figures 11. Existing (2007) noise levels range from 55 to 61 dba, while No-build and Build alternative levels are predicted to range from 56 to 62 and 59 to 65 dba respectively. No properties are predicted to be noise impacted in this area.

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24 Noise Analysis Technical Report NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT The projected traffic noise impact related to the Route 58 (Martin Luther King Freeway) Extension project in Portsmouth, Virginia was assessed in accordance with procedures and criteria approved by the FHWA and VDOT. The assessment identified Design Year noise impact at 125 residential properties (including 36 townhome units), a recreation center, and a section of a cemetery. All impact will be due to noise-levels approaching or exceeding the NAC, no sites are predicted to experience a substantial increase between existing and build noise levels. However, the assessment predicts that 108 residential properties (including 42 townhome units), two sections of a cemetery, and exterior areas of a church are predicted to be impacted under the Nobuild alternative, and that 89 residential properties (including 36 townhome units) and a section of a cemetery experience noise impact under the 2007 Existing case. As stated previously, the higher noise levels (resulting in more noise impact) predicted for the No-build alternative, and in some cases for the 2007 Existing condition, (as compared to the Build alternative) are due to the extension of Route 58. The elevated ramps at the new interchange, which do not and will not exist for the Existing and No-build cases, will provide shielding from traffic noise generated on the mainline. Table 2 is a summary of noise impact by study area. TABLE 2 NOISE IMPACT SUMMARY 2007 NBld Bld Area Study Area Exist Impact Impact Impact 1 EB I264 Rt 337 to Rt 17 2 Res 16 Res 13 Res Rec Center 2 WB I264 Rt 17 to Rt Res 42 Res 38 Res 3 I264 E of Rt 58 Int - South 34 Res Cem 40 Res 1 Ch 2 Cem 22 Res Cem 4 I264 E of Rt 58 Int-North 48 Res 57 Res 53 Res 5 Rt 58 Ext S of High St-West Rt 58 Ext S of High St-East Rt 58 N of High St-East Rt 58 N of High St-West Total 126 Res Cemetery 155 Res 1 Church 2 Cemetery 126 Res Cemetery Rec Ctr

25 Noise Analysis Technical Report NOISE ABATEMENT The FHWA has identified certain noise abatement measures that may be incorporated in projects to reduce or eliminate traffic noise impact. Mitigation measures that have been considered for this project include alternative measures (traffic management and the alteration of horizontal and vertical alignment), plus the construction of noise barriers. 5.1 Alternative Noise Abatement Measures Traffic management measures normally considered for noise abatement include reduced speeds and truck restrictions. Reduced speeds will not be an effective noise mitigation measure since a substantial decrease in speed is necessary to provide a significant noise reduction. In addition, the reduction would need to be applied to Interstate 264, and part of the purpose and need for this project is to increase roadway capacity and traffic flow in the area. A speed reduction on Interstate 264 would not accomplish that. Restricting truck usage on Interstate 264 would not be practical as it is a major truck route in the area, and part of the purpose and need for the project is to remove truck traffic from local roads. The alteration of the horizontal or vertical alignment beyond what is already planned as part of the project would not be effective or practical. Elevating the extended portion of Route 58 as it crosses Interstate 264 is predicted to reduce Build case noise levels at a number of sites studied as part of this assessment. 5.2 Noise Barriers The construction of noise barriers has been considered for each of the 126 residential properties for which impact has been predicted under the Build alternative. At one location, a barrier has been determined not to be feasible due to the requirement for access (see Barrier 5 in Figure 3). At two other locations, constructing barriers has been determined to be feasible in protecting some of the impacted properties, while other sites require property access and cannot be protected (see Barriers 1 and 2 on next page). To be feasible, a barrier must be effective, that is it must reduce noise levels by at least 5 decibels. To be reasonable, a barrier cannot cost more than $30,000 per protected or benefited residential property. A residential property is protected if it will be exposed to future noise impact and will receive at least 5 decibels of noise reduction from a barrier. By comparison, a residential property is benefited if it is not exposed to future noise impact, but will still receive at least 5 decibels of noise reduction from a barrier designed to protect other properties. A barrier not found to be reasonable due to cost can still be constructed if a third party (other than FHWA or VDOT) funds the amount above $30,000 per residential property.

26 Noise Analysis Technical Report 22 The five barriers or barrier systems are discussed below and are summarized in Table 4. A two barrier system (Barriers 1 and 2) would be constructed to protect impacted properties south of Eastbound Interstate 264 east of the proposed interchange with Route 58 (Figures 3 and 4). The impact assessment results for that area are in Section Due to property access requirements, the barrier system could protect only 12 of the 22 impacted residences and the cemetery and would benefit 17 residential properties by providing 5 to 7 decibels of noise reduction at a cost of $41,460 per property. This cost exceeds the $30,000 per property maximum. This preliminary evaluation indicates that constructing the barrier system would be feasible but not reasonable. Constructing Barrier 3 (Figures 6 and 7) has also been determined to be feasible. The impact assessment results for that area are in Section The barrier would be built to protect residential properties located north of westbound Interstate 264 east of the proposed interchange with Route 58. Barrier 3 would protect 52 of 53 impacted residential properties and would benefit 52 properties by providing 5 to 7 decibels of noise reduction at a cost of $9,511 per property, well within the $30,000 per property maximum. This barrier appears to be reasonable. Barrier 4 has been determined to be feasible and would protect 35 residential properties at a cost of $24,079 per protected property. It would be located just off the shoulder of westbound Interstate 264 (see Figures 2 and 3). Barrier 6 (Figures 2 and 3) has been determined to be feasible but not reasonable. It would protect four residential properties and a recreation center at a cost of $76,923 per protected residential property. The value to the recreation center is questionable, since there are no windows on the side of the one-story building facing Interstate 264, and outside activity areas appear to be at most on the side of the building partially shielded from the noise source. The barrier findings discussed in this section of the report have been based on a very preliminary feasibility and reasonableness evaluation. Final barrier decisions will not be made until a detailed evaluation based on final project design has been completed.

27 Noise Analysis Technical Report 23 TABLE 3 NOISE BARRIER SUMMARY Barrier Number Barrier Location Sta Nos I264 EB Ramp I264 EB I264 WB Rt 58 Ramp I264 WB Height (Feet) Length (Feet) 1,724 1,501 Surface Area (sq ft) 16,549 18,001 Protected (Benefited) Properties 30 Barrier Cost $595,706 $648,088 Cost Per Property $41, ,685 27, $989,133 $9, ,090 23, $842,761 $24,079 6 L264 EB , $307,692 $76,923 TOTALS ,855 85, $3,383,380 $19,557 Note Barrier costs based on unit cost of $36 per square foot for barrier materials and installation. 6. CONSTRUCTION NOISE An increase in project area noise levels will occur during the construction of the proposed project improvements. Construction noise differs from that generated by normal traffic due to differences in the spectral and temporal characteristics of the noise. The degree of noise impact during construction will be a function of the number and types of equipment being used, and the distances between the construction equipment and the noise-sensitive areas. Generally, construction activity will occur during normal working hours on weekdays. Therefore, noise impact experienced by local residents as a result of construction activities should not occur during sleeping hours. Some impact will occur in the project vicinity where outdoor recreation takes place during normal working hours. A number of measures can be utilized in order to minimize noise resulting from construction activities. Such measures include, but are not limited to, the following:

28 Noise Analysis Technical Report 24 Equip any internal combustion engine used for any purpose on or related to the job with a properly operating muffler; Conduct truck loading, unloading and hauling so that noise is kept to a minimum; Route construction equipment and vehicles in areas that will cause the least disturbance to nearby receptors where possible; and Place continuously operated diesel-powered equipment, such as compressors and generators, in areas as far as possible from or shielded from noise-sensitive locations. Wherever possible, noise barriers to be constructed as part of the project will be constructed as soon as possible to allow the barriers to protect noise-sensitive areas from construction noise. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has developed a specification concerning construction noise that is applicable to this project. In summary, the specification requires the Contractor to limit construction noise levels to 80 decibels in noise-sensitive areas adjacent to the project area. Further, VDOT may monitor construction noise and require noise abatement where exterior noise levels from construction operations exceed 80 decibels. Also, VDOT may prohibit or Restrict work that produces objectionable noise between 10 P.M. and 6 A.M. Construction equipment cannot be altered such that noise levels will be greater than that of the original equipment. These provisions are contained in Section (b) 3 Noise [4] and are reproduced below: The Contractor s operations shall be performed so that exterior noise levels measured during a noise-sensitive activity shall be not more than 80 decibels. Noise sensitive activity is any activity for which lowered noise levels are essential if the activity is to serve its intended purpose. Such activities include, but are not limited to, those associated with Residences, hospitals, nursing homes, churches, schools, libraries, parks, and recreational areas. The Department may monitor construction-related noise. If construction noise levels exceed 80 decibels, the Contractor shall take corrective action before proceeding with operations. The Contractor shall be responsible for costs associated with the abatement of construction noise and the delay of operations attributable to noncompliance with these requirements. The Department may prohibit or restrict to certain portions of the project any work that produces objectionable noise between 10 P.M. and 6 A.M. If other hours are established by local ordinance, the local ordinance shall govern. Equipment shall in no way be altered so as to result in noise levels that are greater than those produced by the original equipment.

29 Noise Analysis Technical Report 25 When feasible, the Contractor shall establish haul routes that direct his vehicles away from developed areas and ensure that noise from hauling operations is kept to a minimum. These requirements are not applicable if the noise produced by sources other than the Contractor s operation at the point of reception is greater than the noise from the Contractor s operation at the same point.

30 Noise Analysis Technical Report R-1 REFERENCES 1. Federal Highway Administration, 23 CFR Part 772: Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise -- Final Rule. Federal Register, Vol. 47, No. 131, 8 July Virginia Department of Transportation, State Noise Abatement Policy, January 1, Christopher W. Menge, Christopher F. Rossano, Grant S. Anderson, Christopher J. Bajdek, FHWA Traffic Noise Model, Version 1.0: Technical Manual. Report No. FHWA-PD and DOT-VNTSC-FHWA Cambridge, MA: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Acoustics Facility, February Virginia Department of Transportation, Road and Bridge Specifications, Section (b) 3 Noise, 2002.

31 1Noise Analysis Technical Report APPENDIX A. TRAFFIC DATA USED IN NOISE ANALYSIS A1 Roadway Existing Year (2007) Traffic Peak Medium Hour Autos Trucks Volume Heavy Trucks Speed mph Rt 58 SB N of London to London Blvd Rt 58 SB London Blvd to High St Rt 58 SB London Ramp to Loop Rt 58 NB High St to London Blvd Rt 58 NB London Loop to Ramp Rt 58 NB London to N of London London Blvd EB W of Rt 58 to Rt London Blvd EB Rt 58 Loop to Loop London Blvd EB Rt 58 to E of Rt London Blvd WB E of Rt 58 to Rt London Blvd WB RT 58 Ramp to Ramp London Blvd WB Rt 58 to W of Rt Rt 58 SB off Ramp to London Blvd WB Rt 58 NB on Ramp from London Blvd WB Rt 58 SB off Loop to London Blvd EB Rt 58 NB on Loop from London Blvd EB High St W of Rt High St E of Rt Harbor Dr SB High St to Turnpike Rd Harbor Dr NB Turnpike Rd to High St Turnpike Rd SB Turnpike Rd NB I264 WB E of South St I264 EB E of Deep Creek Blvd I264 WB South St to Rt I264 EB E of Rt 17 to Deep Creek Blvd I264 WB E of Rt 17 to W of Rt I264 EB W of Rt 17 to E of Rt I264 EB Rt 17 Exit Ramp to Enter Ramp I264 EB Rt 337 to W of Rt I264 WB W of Rt 17 to Rt Rt 337 SB Loop to I264 EB I264 WB Ramp to Rt 337 NB Rt 17 NB S of Rt 264 to Rt Rt 17 NB Rt 264 to N of Rt Rt 17 NB North of Rt Rt 17 SB North of Rt Rt 17 SB N of Rt 264 to Rt Rt 17 SB Rt 264 to S of Rt

32 1Noise Analysis Technical Report A1 Roadway Peak Hour Volume Autos Medium Trucks Heavy Trucks Speed mph Rt 17 SB Ramp to I264 WB I264 EB Ramp to Rt 17 SB I264 EB Ramp from Rt 17 SB I264 EB Ramp from Rt 17 NB South St E of Rt 264 to Rt Deep Creek Blvd S of Rt I264 EB Ramp to Des Moines Ave Roadway No-Build () Traffic Peak Hour Autos Volume Medium Trucks Heavy Trucks Speed mph Rt 58 SB N of London to London Blvd Rt 58 SB London Blvd to High St Rt 58 SB London Ramp to Loop Rt 58 NB High St to London Blvd Rt 58 NB London Loop to Ramp Rt 58 NB London to N of London London Blvd EB W of Rt 58 to Rt London Blvd EB Rt 58 Loop to Loop London Blvd EB Rt 58 to E of Rt London Blvd WB E of Rt 58 to Rt London Blvd WB RT 58 Ramp to Ramp London Blvd WB Rt 58 to W of Rt Rt 58 SB off Ramp to London Blvd WB Rt 58 NB on Ramp from London Blvd WB Rt 58 SB off Loop to London Blvd EB Rt 58 NB on Loop from London Blvd EB High St W of Rt High St E of Rt Harbor Dr SB High St to Turnpike Rd Harbor Dr NB Turnpike Rd to High St Turnpike Rd SB Turnpike Rd NB I264 WB E of South St I264 EB E of Deep Creek Blvd I264 WB South St to Rt I264 EB E of Rt 17 to Deep Creek Blvd I264 WB E of Rt 17 to W of Rt I264 EB W of Rt 17 to E of Rt I264 EB Rt 17 Ramp to Loop

33 1Noise Analysis Technical Report A1 Roadway Peak Hour Volume Autos Medium Trucks Heavy Trucks Speed mph I264 EB Rt 337 to W of Rt Rt 337 SB Loop to I264 EB I264 WB Ramp to Rt 337 NB Rt 17 NB S of I264 to I Rt 17 NB I264 to N of I Rt 17 SB N of I264 to I Rt 17 SB I264 to S of I Rt 17 SB Ramp to I264 WB I264 EB Ramp to Rt 17 SB I264 EB Ramp from Rt 17 SB I264 EB Ramp from Rt 17 NB South St E of I264 to I Deep Creek Blvd S of I I264 EB Ramp to Des Moines Ave Roadway Build () Traffic Peak Hour Autos Volume Medium Trucks Heavy Trucks Speed mph Rt 58 SB N of London to London Blvd Rt 58 SB London Blvd to High St Rt 58 SB High St to I Rt 58 NB I264 to High St Rt 58 NB High St to London Blvd Rt 58 NB London Blvd to N of London London Blvd EB W of Rt 58 to Rt London Blvd EB Rt 58 to E of Rt London Blvd WB E of Rt 58 to Rt London Blvd WB Rt 58 to E of Rt Rt 58 SB off loop to London Blvd EB London Blvd EB off loop to Rt 58 NB High St Between Rt 58 ramps High St W of Rt 58 to Rt High St Rt 58 to E of Rt High St off ramp to Rt 58 SB High St on ramp from Rt 58 NB Rt 58 SB off ramp to I264 WB Rt 58 SB off loop to I264 EB Rt 58 NB on ramp from I264 WB Rt 58 NB on loop from I264 EB South St E of Rt 58 and N of I

34 1Noise Analysis Technical Report A1 Roadway Peak Hour Volume Autos Medium Trucks Heavy Trucks Speed mph I264 WB E of Rt I264 WB off ramp to on ramp at Rt I264 WB W of Rt I264 WB W of Rt I264 WB Rt 17 Ramp to Rt 337 Ramp I264 WB W of Rt 17 to Rt I264 WB Ramp to Rt 337 NB Rt 337 SB Loop to I264 EB Rt 17 SB N of I Rt 17 SB Off Ramp to I264 WB Rt 17 SB S of I Rt 17 NB S of I Rt 17 NB N of I I264 EB Rt 337 to W of Rt I264 EB Rt 337 Ramp to Rt 17 Ramp I264 EB W of Rt I264 EB E of off ramp to Rt I264 EB off ramp to Rt I264 EB Rt 17 to Rt I264 EB off ramp to on ramp I264 EB Rt 58 to Deep Creek Blvd I264 EB ramp to Des Moines Ave I264 EB E of Deep Creek Blvd I264 EB on ramp from Rt 17 NB I264 EB on ramp from Rt 17 SB Deep Creek Blvd S of I

35 1Noise Analysis Technical Report B 1 APPENDIX B. COMPUTED EXISTING 2007 and FUTURE NOISE LEVELS (DBA) SITE LOCATION 2007 EXIST NB BUILD IMPACT Trexler Ave Yes Trexler Ave No Trexler Ave No Trexler Ave No Trexler Ave No Trexler Ave No Trexler Ave No Trexler Ave No Trexler Ave No Killian Ave No Killian Ave No Killian Ave No Killian Ave No Killian Ave No Killian Ave Yes Killian Ave Yes Killian Ave Yes Killian Ave Yes Frederick Blvd Yes Frederick Blvd Yes Frederick Blvd Yes Frederick Blvd Yes Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No

36 2Noise Analysis Technical Report B 2 SITE LOCATION 2007 EXIST NB BUILD IMPACT Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Playground No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt Dale Dr. Apt No No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt Dale Dr. Apt No No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No Dale Dr. Apt No

37 3Noise Analysis Technical Report B 3 SITE LOCATION 2007 EXIST NB BUILD IMPACT Dale Dr. Apt No Columbus Ave No Nashville Ave No 96 Mt. Calvary Cemetery No 97 Mt. Calvary Cemetery Yes 98 Mt. Calvary Cemetery No Pulaski St Yes Pulaski St Yes Calvary Ct No Calvary Ct No Calvary Ct No Calvary Ct No Pulaski St No Pulaski St No Pulaski St No Pulaski St No Pulaski St No Pulaski St No Deep Creek Blvd No Piedmont Ave No Piedmont Ave No Piedmont Ave No Piedmont Ave No Piedmont Ave No Piedmont Ave Yes Piedmont Ave Yes Piedmont Ave Yes Piedmont Ave. Holy Trinity Church No Des Moines Ave Yes Des Moines Ave Yes Des Moines Ave Yes Des Moines Ave Yes Des Moines Ave Yes Des Moines Ave Yes Des Moines Ave Yes Des Moines Ave Yes Des Moines Ave Yes Des Moines Ave Yes Lansing Ave No Lansing Ave No Lansing Ave No Lansing Ave No Lansing Ave Yes Lansing Ave Yes Lansing Ave Yes Lansing Ave No Lansing Ave No Lansing Ave No

38 4Noise Analysis Technical Report B 4 SITE LOCATION 2007 EXIST NB BUILD IMPACT Lansing Ave No Charleston Ave No Charleston Ave No Charleston Ave No Charleston Ave No Charleston Ave No Charleston Ave Yes Charleston Ave Yes Charleston Ave No Charleston Ave No Charleston Ave No Charleston Ave No Charleston Ave No Charleston Ave No Richmond Ave No Richmond Ave No Richmond Ave No Richmond Ave No Richmond Ave No Richmond Ave No Richmond Ave No Richmond Ave No Richmond Ave Yes Richmond Ave No Richmond Ave No Richmond Ave No Richmond Ave No Richmond Ave No Richmond Ave No Richmond Ave No Richmond Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No Parker Ave No

39 5Noise Analysis Technical Report B 5 SITE LOCATION 2007 EXIST NB BUILD IMPACT Atlanta Ave No Atlanta Ave No Atlanta Ave No Atlanta Ave No Atlanta Ave No Atlanta Ave No Atlanta Ave No Duke St. Day Care Facility No Duke St. Day Care Play Area No Camden Ave No Camden Ave No Camden Ave No Camden Ave No Camden Ave No Camden Ave No Camden Ave Yes Elm Ave No Elm Ave No Elm Ave No Elm Ave No Elm Ave No South St Yes 212 Swanson Homes 6 Units No 213 Swanson Homes 6 Units No 214 Swanson Homes 6 Units Yes 215 Swanson Homes 6 Units Yes 216 Swanson Homes 6 Units No 217 Swanson Homes 6 Units No 218 Swanson Homes 6 Units No 219 Swanson Homes 6 Units No 220 Swanson Homes 6 Units No 221 Swanson Homes Basketball Court No 222 Swanson Homes 6 Units Yes 223 Swanson Homes 6 Units Yes

40 6Noise Analysis Technical Report B 6 SITE LOCATION 2007 EXIST NB BUILD IMPACT 224 Swanson Homes 6 Units Yes 225 Swanson Homes 6 Units Yes 226 Swanson Homes 6 Units No South St Yes South St Yes South St Yes South St Yes Rose Ave Yes Rose Ave No Rose Ave No Rose Ave Yes Rose Ave Yes Rose Ave No Rose Ave No Rose Ave No Rose Ave No Rose Ave No Rose Ave No Rose Ave No Rose Ave No South St No South St Yes South St Yes South St Yes Columbus Ave No Columbus Ave Yes Columbus Ave Yes Columbus Ave Yes Columbus Ave Yes Columbus Ave Yes Meander St Yes Meander St No King St No King St No King St No King St No King St No King St No King St No King St No King St No High St No High St No County St. Bethel Temple Church No

41 7Noise Analysis Technical Report B 7 SITE LOCATION 2111 High St. Morning Star Church 2116 High St. Soul's 2007 EXIST 61 Ext 41 Int 63 Ext NB 62 Ext 42 Int 64 Ext BUILD 62 Ext 42 Int 64 Ext IMPACT Paradise Church 43 Int 44 Int 44 Int Queen St No Queen St No Queen St No Queen St No Queen St No Queen St No Queen St No Queen St No Queen St No Constitution Ave No Constitution Ave No Constitution Ave No Constitution Ave No Constitution Ave No Liverpool St No Liverpool St No Liverpool St No Liverpool St No Liverpool St No Liverpool St No Liverpool St No Constitution Ave. Calvary Baptist Church 59 Ext 39 Int 60 Ext 40 Int 64 Ext 44 Int Queen St No Queen St No Queen St No Queen St No Queen St No Queen St No Queen St No Queen St No Queen St No Queen St No MacArthur Ave No MacArthur Ave No MacArthur Ave No MacArthur Ave No MacArthur Ave No Trexler Ave No Trexler Ave No Trexler Ave No Trexler Ave No Trexler Ave No Trexler Ave No No No No