MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS OF NOISE AT SIGNALISED INTERSECTIONS

Abstract

Most of the cities of developing countries are facing serious noise pollution problem, due to the concentration of motor vehicles and human population within the limited urban areas. The study presents the status of noise pollution at selected signalized intersections of Nashik city, Maharashtra, India. The study is conducted using sound level meter and simultaneously classified traffic volume data is collected manually. The study shows that, the noise levels at selected locations, exceeded permissible noise level prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board. The present study is useful for planning of road alignment, intersection, flyover, deciding signal timings, traffic management, land use planning and to control noise pollution.