Assessment of road traffic noise in the light of EU and national regulations

This article is a review. It presents the issues of road traffic noise assessment, taking into account the basic legal acts in force in Poland and the European Union. The problem of road transport development is addressed. The main sources of noise in road vehicles are indicated. The threats to the environment and people resulting from the increasing emission of traffic noise are described. The basic methods of measurement and assessment of acoustic noise as well as the indicators needed for its analysis are presented.Due to the continuous development of road transport, the threat of noise in the world is increasing. Road noise is becoming the main factor degrading the environment, and its range of impact is growing due to the construction of new roads and transport routes. Therefore, the effects of its impact are felt by an increasing number of residents. This is recognized by global organizations and political institutions that are tightening regulations (requirements and standards) regarding noise reduction in the environment. There are many possibilities for noise reduction in transport.
Among the main methods, one can mention design solutions introduced in the vehicle both at the design and operation stage of the vehicle, solutions used in transport infrastructure, or local acoustic protections aimed at (…)

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