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Guide to assessing road-traffic noise

Published: | Category: Noise & vibration , Planning, design, funding, building, maintenance of the transport network , Guidance for specialists | Audience: Road traffic engineers & consultants

This guide describes the processes to be used on road improvement projects for assessing and, where required, determining appropriate mitigation for road-traffic noise. These processes include application of NZS 6806:2010. The guide also gives effect to the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s state highway project development and delivery standards, in particular Z19 Taumata Taiao - Environmental and sustainability standard.

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Noise and vibration

Publication details

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  • Published: February 2024
  • Version: 2.0
  • ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-99-106851-4
  • Contact: environment@nzta.govt.nz