Traffic Noise Prediction Model in Irbid District, Jordan PDF

Keywords

vehicles, noise levels, traffic

Abstract

The relationship between the speed or vehicles and their emitted noise levels were investigated in this paper. Vehicles were classified into three distinct classes: Automobiles (A), Medium Trucks (MT) and Heavy Trucks (HT). Measurement sites were in rural or quiet suburban locations in lrbid District so that passing vehicles would be measured independently as signle events. The measurements were sorted by speed classes as well as by vehicle type. Each vehicle class was statistically analyzed. Linear regression analysis led to the development or a set or noise prediction models. These models may be used to establish noise level standards and will assist in land use planning. A comparison or the developed noise models or Irbid District with those suggested by FHWA and Ontario Ministry of Transportation was made.