| Title | Roadway departure warning indicators : synthesis of noise and bicycle research |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 48195 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Cybulski, Jonathan D.; Rochat, Judith L; Read, David R. |
| Source | 50p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. National Park Service |
| Publisher | United States. National Park Service |
| Publication Date | 20130600 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | The United States National Park Service has voiced concern about roadway departure warning indicators (rumble strips) being installed in locations that affect the natural sound environment inside the park. Rumble strips can effectively alert errant drivers whose vehicles are leaving the travel lane. Some research has been conducted on rumble strips that perform effectively but result in lower noise levels in areas adjacent to a roadway. To date, however, the research is limited and scattered. The purpose of this study was to create a synthesis from collected information in order to have some guidance on how to install rumble strips near or in parks while minimizing disturbances in adjacent noise-sensitive areas. Included in this guidance document is a synthesis of literature on rumble strip noise based on the type of rumble strip, applications of rumble strips, the effects rumble strips have on various road users, including bicyclists, and also recommendations for rumble strip use and application in a park environment. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10069 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10069 |
| TRT Terms | Rumble strips; National parks; Tire/pavement noise; Cyclists; Sound level; Noise; Traffic noise |
| General Subjects | Highway traffic noise; Rumble strips; Roadway departure warning indicators |
| Classification | AGR - IMPACTS - Environment; NTL - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - Environment Impacts; NTL - HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION - Pavement Management and Performance; AGR - PUBLIC AND TRIBAL LANDS - PUBLIC AND TRIBAL LANDS |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1495181 |
| Contract Number | VX82/JT311; VX82/JT312 |
| Report Number | DOT-VNTSC-NPS-11-24; NPS/NSNS/NRTR-2013/780 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/48000/48100/48195/NPS_rumble_strip_synthesis_FINAL_NRTR_2013_05_16_nrss.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |