Real Solutions Presentation 2008 03
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Bill BowlbyBill Bowlby
J im OzmentJ im Ozment
DarleneDarleneReiterReiter
DougDougDelaney,Delaney,
TDOTTDOT
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But, first, a word from our sponsorBut, first, a word from our sponsor
NHI Course 142051,NHI Course 142051,
Highway Traffic NoiseHighway Traffic NoiseUpcoming sessionsUpcoming sessions
Nevada, Apr. 1Nevada, Apr. 1--33 public seats availablepublic seats available
Alabama, Apr. 15Alabama, Apr. 15--1717
Alaska, May 13Alaska, May 13--1515
www.nhi.fhwa.dot.govwww.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov
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Real Solutions FormatReal Solutions Format
Challenge encounteredChallenge encountered
How was the challenge addressed?How was the challenge addressed?How was the challenge resolved?How was the challenge resolved?
Lessons learnedLessons learnedQuestion and answer opportunityQuestion and answer opportunity
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TopicsTopics
FHWA noise regulations and TDOTFHWA noise regulations and TDOT
noise policy revisionsnoise policy revisionsType II needs assessmentType II needs assessment
Type II prioritizationType II prioritizationType II program and pilot projectsType II program and pilot projects
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BackgroundBackground
There was a need to address longThere was a need to address long--
standing neighborhood concerns for noisestanding neighborhood concerns for noisebarriers on existing highwaysbarriers on existing highways
New TDOT Commissioner and staff wereNew TDOT Commissioner and staff werecommitted to working with the publiccommitted to working with the public
Ability to use FederalAbility to use Federal--aid funding (80% ofaid funding (80% of
total cost) was essentialtotal cost) was essential
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OurOur Marching OrdersMarching Orders
FHWAFHWA Noise Standards,Noise Standards, 23 CFR 77223 CFR 772
TDOT Guidelines on Highway TrafficTDOT Guidelines on Highway Traffic
Noise Abatement, revised in 2006 asNoise Abatement, revised in 2006 as
TDOT Policy on Traffic Noise AbatementTDOT Policy on Traffic Noise Abatement
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23 CFR 772 Project Categories:23 CFR 772 Project Categories:
Type I ProjectsType I ProjectsFederal or FederalFederal or Federal--aidaid
highway project for:highway project for: Construction on newConstruction on new
locationlocation
Major change toMajor change toalignment, or addition ofalignment, or addition of
throughthrough laneslanes
Noise analysis isNoise analysis is
requiredrequired
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23 CFR 772 Project Categories:23 CFR 772 Project Categories:
Optional Type II ProjectsOptional Type II Projects
Federal orFederal orFederalFederal--aid highwayaid highwayprojectproject solely forsolely fornoise abatementnoise abatement ononan existing highwayan existing highway
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To qualify for FederalTo qualify for Federal--aid for a Typeaid for a Type
II project, a neighborhood mustII project, a neighborhood must
prepre--datedate initialinitial highway construction,highway construction,
andand
not have been previously studied for anot have been previously studied for a
Type I project where a barrier was foundType I project where a barrier was foundto not be feasible and reasonableto not be feasible and reasonable
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Challenge: TDOT Noise PolicyChallenge: TDOT Noise Policy
needed updatingneeded updatingHow challenge was addressed:
2003 Bowlby & Associates study reviewedTDOTs and others policies, andrecommended changes, including new
reasonableness method
How challenge was resolved:
Subsequent analysis, briefings, discussionsand decision-making led to new policy
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Policy ChangesAbatement not
reasonable foruses constructedafter date ofpolicy adoption
TDOT will
undertake publiceducation effort
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Policy Change:
New Cost-Reasonableness MethodResulting Ranges of Allowable Costs
per Benefitted Residence
Development DateFull Range of
Allowable Costs
Typical Cost
Range
Pre-date Highway or
New Alignment
$30,000 - $42,000 $30,000 - $34,000
Post-date Highway $15,000 - $27,000 $15,000 - $19,000
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Phases of TDOT Type II ProgramPhases of TDOT Type II Program
Development and ImplementationDevelopment and Implementation
Statewide Type II Noise Barrier NeedsStatewide Type II Noise Barrier Needs
Assessment StudyAssessment Study
Type II Noise Barrier Prioritization StudyType II Noise Barrier Prioritization Study
Type II Noise Barrier Program, startingType II Noise Barrier Program, starting
with Pilot Projectswith Pilot Projects
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20032003--20042004
Goal: orderGoal: order--ofof--magnitude program costmagnitude program cost
Focus on limitedFocus on limited--access highwaysaccess highways
Phase 1: Statewide Type II NoisePhase 1: Statewide Type II Noise
Barrier Needs Assessment StudyBarrier Needs Assessment Study
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Needed relatively simple, quick and inexpensive,Needed relatively simple, quick and inexpensive,yet accurateyet accurate
Had to identify previous Type I project areasHad to identify previous Type I project areas
where barriers werewhere barriers were not reasonablenot reasonable
Had to identify planned widenings that wouldHad to identify planned widenings that would
require Type I studies (TIP, Long Range Plan)require Type I studies (TIP, Long Range Plan)
Challenges forChallenges for
Statewide Needs AssessmentStatewide Needs Assessment
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How Challenges Were AddressedHow Challenges Were Addressed
Locate residentialLocate residential
development alongdevelopment alongroads sectionsroads sections
Electronic mappingElectronic mapping
WebWeb--based aerialbased aerial
photosphotos
WindshieldWindshield fieldfieldreview with GPSreview with GPS
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How Challenges Were AddressedHow Challenges Were Addressed
Residential development date analysis: DidResidential development date analysis: Didany of the development predate initialany of the development predate initial
highway construction?highway construction?
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How Challenges Were AddressedHow Challenges Were Addressed
Simplified FHWA TNM (Traffic NoiseSimplified FHWA TNM (Traffic Noise
Model) modeling and simplifyingModel) modeling and simplifyingassumptionsassumptions
Is the residential area impacted?Is the residential area impacted?
Is a barrier acoustically feasible?Is a barrier acoustically feasible?
Would barrier cost beWould barrier cost be reasonablereasonable??
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Challenge: Keeping track ofChallenge: Keeping track of
everythingeverythingDuring the studyDuring the study
Easy documentation and referenceEasy documentation and reference PerformingPerforming what ifwhat ifanalysesanalyses
After the studyAfter the study
Answering queries from citizens, legislators, andAnswering queries from citizens, legislators, and
internal managementinternal management
How challenge was addressed and resolvedHow challenge was addressed and resolved Developed prototype TDOT Traffic Noise ProgramManagement GIS
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Prototype TDOT Traffic NoisePrototype TDOT Traffic Noise
Program Management GISProgram Management GIS
Data implementedData implemented inin
ArcViewArcView 8.0,with the ESRI8.0,with the ESRI
ArcGIS StreetMap USAArcGIS StreetMap USA
8.3 component8.3 componentLinked to ExcelLinked to Excel
spreadsheet forspreadsheet forrecalculation analysisrecalculation analysis
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Analysis Areas (excluding Type I)Analysis Areas (excluding Type I) 212212
minusminus TIPTIP 2424
minusminus PostPost--dated highwaydated highway 6868
PrePre--dated highway (eligible fordated highway (eligible for
consideration)consideration)
120120
minusminus Not impactedNot impacted 1010
minusminus Not feasibleNot feasible 55
minusminus Not reasonableNot reasonable 6969
Qualified (impacted, feasible, reasonable)Qualified (impacted, feasible, reasonable) 3636
Statewide Needs Assessment ResultsStatewide Needs Assessment Results
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TotalTotal order of magnitudeorder of magnitudecost was $32cost was $32
millionmillionMany areasMany areas on the bubbleon the bubble(between $34,000(between $34,000
and $37,000 per benefitted residence)and $37,000 per benefitted residence)Many LongMany Long--Range Plan projects adjacent toRange Plan projects adjacent to
eligible areaseligible areas
TDOTTDOTs Commissioner decided to initiates Commissioner decided to initiate
Type II ProgramType II Program
Statewide Needs Assessment ResultsStatewide Needs Assessment Results
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20042004--20052005
Goals:Goals:
Detailed analysis to identify and help decideDetailed analysis to identify and help decide
on program scheduling for qualified areason program scheduling for qualified areas
Development of a Public Response PlanDevelopment of a Public Response Plan
Phase 2: Type II Noise BarrierPhase 2: Type II Noise Barrier
Prioritization StudyPrioritization Study
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Challenge: What criteria should beChallenge: What criteria should be
considered in deciding which projectsconsidered in deciding which projectsto fund first?to fund first?
Did not want a ranking of areasDid not want a ranking of areasFactors to considerFactors to consider
FirstFirst--row sound levelrow sound level Number of firstNumber of first--row impactsrow impacts
Number of nonNumber of non--firstfirst--row benefitsrow benefits
Cost per benefitted residenceCost per benefitted residence
Size and cost of projectSize and cost of project
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Analysis StepsAnalysis Steps
Residential development date verificationResidential development date verification
(majority of residences in first two rows(majority of residences in first two rowsmust premust pre--date initial road)date initial road)
Noise impact verification / noiseNoise impact verification / noisemeasurementsmeasurements
SiteSite--specific TNM noise modelingspecific TNM noise modeling
Updating of TDOT Noise Management GISUpdating of TDOT Noise Management GIS
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Challenge: Obtaining residentialChallenge: Obtaining residential
construction date informationconstruction date informationNot all data bases onlineNot all data bases online
How challenge was addressed:How challenge was addressed: Used onUsed on--line resources where availableline resources where available
Repeated requests in some countiesRepeated requests in some countiesHow challenge was resolved:How challenge was resolved:
Most data were obtainedMost data were obtained
In one case, had to use old aerialIn one case, had to use old aerial
photography and USGS mapsphotography and USGS maps
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Some OnSome On--line County GIS Systemsline County GIS Systems
Were Very UsefulWere Very Useful
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Using County GIS DXF Files for TNMUsing County GIS DXF Files for TNM
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Type II Prioritization Study ResultsType II Prioritization Study Results
Analysis AreasAnalysis Areas 159159minusminus PostPost--dated highwaydated highway 7272
PrePre--dated highway (eligible for consideration)dated highway (eligible for consideration) 8787
minusminus Not feasibleNot feasible 55
minusminus Not eligible land useNot eligible land use 55
minusminus Low densityLow density 1919
Areas where measurements conductedAreas where measurements conducted 5858
minusminus Not impactedNot impacted 1414
Detailed TNM ModelingDetailed TNM Modeling 4444minusminus Not reasonableNot reasonable 2323
Qualified (impacted, feasible, reasonable)Qualified (impacted, feasible, reasonable) 2121
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Challenge: Barrier programmingChallenge: Barrier programming
Who should be involved in programmingWho should be involved in programming
process (planning, design, projectprocess (planning, design, project
management)?management)?
Political issuesPolitical issues should projects be spreadshould projects be spread
across the stateacross the states four regions?s four regions?Future Type I projectsFuture Type I projects some Type II areas aresome Type II areas are
planned to be widened in 10planned to be widened in 10--15 years15 years
Uncertainties on projecting funding into theUncertainties on projecting funding into thefuturefuture
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Challenge: Barrier programming (con.)Challenge: Barrier programming (con.)
Combining adjacent areas for constructionCombining adjacent areas for construction Economies of scaleEconomies of scale
Minimize construction duration and lane closuresMinimize construction duration and lane closures
Allocating fundingAllocating funding banking over several yearsbanking over several years(large projects require(large projects require bankingbanking funds for twofunds for two
or more years)or more years)Balancing projectsBalancing projects phasing for a mix of planningphasing for a mix of planning& engineering, ROW & utilities, and construction& engineering, ROW & utilities, and construction
Many factors are dynamic, such as wideningMany factors are dynamic, such as wideningschedules and fundingschedules and funding
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How Challenges Were AddressedHow Challenges Were Addressed
List of qualified Type II areas was notList of qualified Type II areas was not
assigned a numerical orderassigned a numerical orderList is dynamic and is reviewed andList is dynamic and is reviewed and
updated periodicallyupdated periodically
TDOT environmental division staffTDOT environmental division staff
requested that a project manager berequested that a project manager be
assigned to the Type II Program and allassigned to the Type II Program and allprojects within the programprojects within the program
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How Challenges Were ResolvedHow Challenges Were Resolved
SelectedSelected top 3top 3areas for pilot programareas for pilot program
Did not publish a singleDid not publish a single listlistof rankingsof rankingsAssigned an overall program managerAssigned an overall program manager
(Ann Andrews)(Ann Andrews)Will consider each of the issues whenWill consider each of the issues when
projects are being programmedprojects are being programmed
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Challenge: Need for uniformChallenge: Need for uniform
and consistent TDOT responsesand consistent TDOT responsesto abatement requeststo abatement requests
Hundreds of residential groupings alongHundreds of residential groupings alonglimited access roadway system, notlimited access roadway system, not
including previously studied Type I areasincluding previously studied Type I areasNeed to be prepared to respond quicklyNeed to be prepared to respond quickly
and uniformly to inquiries from the publicand uniformly to inquiries from the public
and public officialsand public officials
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How Challenge Was Addressed:How Challenge Was Addressed:
Public Response Plan was developedPublic Response Plan was developedFigures, tables and decision info for eachFigures, tables and decision info for each
residential area in binders and the GISresidential area in binders and the GISSet of standardized response lettersSet of standardized response letterstailored to specific situations, withtailored to specific situations, with
supporting info attached:supporting info attached: Area not impactedArea not impacted
Residences postResidences post--date highwaydate highwayType I areaType I area
Barrier not feasible or reasonableBarrier not feasible or reasonable
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Phase 3: Type II ProgramPhase 3: Type II Program
and Pilot Projectsand Pilot Projects
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Type II Pilot ProgramType II Pilot Program
First Year ProgramFirst Year Program
funded at $3 million forfunded at $3 million for
three pilot projectsthree pilot projects
starting in 2005starting in 2005--20062006
Similar funding levelSimilar funding levelanticipated for futureanticipated for future
years (total of $25years (total of $25million)million)
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II--65,65, WoodlandWoodland--inin--WaverlyWaverly, Nashville, Nashville
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II--55 NB,55 NB,
MemphisMemphis
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II--40, Sudekum40, Sudekum
Homes, NashvilleHomes, Nashville
Ch llChallenge Obt i i id tObtaining residents
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Challenge:Challenge: Obtaining residentsObtaining residents
opinions regarding a proposed barrieropinions regarding a proposed barrierDiffering demographicsDiffering demographics
Differing levels of communityDiffering levels of communityproactiveness, priorities, and interestsproactiveness, priorities, and interests
OutsidersOutsidersattending meetingsattending meetingsHow challenge was addressed:How challenge was addressed:
Demographics of affected residencesDemographics of affected residences
should be considered in developing a planshould be considered in developing a plan
for obtaining residentsfor obtaining residents opinionsopinions
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How Challenge Was ResolvedHow Challenge Was Resolved
Regular community meetings worked wellRegular community meetings worked wellin one area where residents were highlyin one area where residents were highly
involved in the projectinvolved in the projectMailMail--back surveys were used in two areasback surveys were used in two areas
Poor attendance at meeting in one areaPoor attendance at meeting in one area
Outsiders attending and voting in the otherOutsiders attending and voting in the otherareaarea
A second mailA second mail--back survey was sent viaback survey was sent viacertified mail in one area before deciding ifcertified mail in one area before deciding ifthe actual residents wanted the barrierthe actual residents wanted the barrier
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First Pilot AreaFirst Pilot Area
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M ti i N i hbMeetings in Neighbors H tHouses at
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Meetings in NeighborsMeetings in Neighbors Houses atHouses at
Several Stages in the ProcessSeveral Stages in the Process
P d B i E l i d tProposed Barrier Explained to
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Proposed Barrier Explained toProposed Barrier Explained to
Residents with FiguresResidents with Figures
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and Photosand Photos
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Input Sought onInput Sought on
Noise BarrierNoise BarrierFinishes,Finishes,
Colors, andColors, andOther ConcernsOther Concerns
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Challenge: Avoiding tree removalChallenge: Avoiding tree removal
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How Challenge Was Addressed:How Challenge Was Addressed:
Extensive field review and investigationExtensive field review and investigation
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How Challenge Was Resolved:How Challenge Was Resolved:
Could not save all theCould not save all the
treestrees No easements could beNo easements could be
obtained due to historicobtained due to historic
nature of areanature of area
Others had to be leftOthers had to be left
along with old controlalong with old controlaccess fenceaccess fence
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Groundbreaking day arrivesGroundbreaking day arrives
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with exhibitswith exhibits
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press coveragepress coverage
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neighborsneighbors remarksremarks
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and shovelsand shovels
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The Finished ProjectThe Finished Project
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D di ti CDedication Ceremon AA
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Dedication CeremonyDedication CeremonyAA
December 21December 21stst Christmas PresentChristmas Present
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Very Happy NeighborsVery Happy Neighbors
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Countdown begins for the last panelCountdown begins for the last panel
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It fits !!It fits !!
Nothing like a round of applauseNothing like a round of applause
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Nothing like a round of applauseNothing like a round of applause
after a State DOT projectafter a State DOT project
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Ongoing Type II ProgramOngoing Type II Program
PilotsPilots
II--55, Memphis: rejected by neighbors55, Memphis: rejected by neighbors II--40, Sudekum Homes: construction contract40, Sudekum Homes: construction contract
has been lethas been let
Anderson CountyAnderson County
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Lessons LearnedLessons LearnedThe process takes time, but it worksThe process takes time, but it works
Management/oversight: Very important toManagement/oversight: Very important to
have an experienced project managerhave an experienced project managerassigned to the Type II programassigned to the Type II program
Project development: Early and continualProject development: Early and continualinvolvement of all affected staff is essentialinvolvement of all affected staff is essential
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Lessons Learned (con.)Lessons Learned (con.)
ProgrammingProgramming
Many factors affect what can be programmedMany factors affect what can be programmedand whenand when
Many of these factors are dynamic andMany of these factors are dynamic and
require continual rerequire continual re--assessment of plansassessment of plans
Staging of projects can help spread out theStaging of projects can help spread out the
loadload
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Lessons Learned (con.)Lessons Learned (con.)
Public InputPublic Input Develop public involvement plan with consideration ofDevelop public involvement plan with consideration of
demographics of affected residentsdemographics of affected residents Do not expect to be able to anticipate what the publicDo not expect to be able to anticipate what the publicwantswants
Public ResponsePublic Response Clear and consistent responses to local officials,Clear and consistent responses to local officials,representatives and members of the public arerepresentatives and members of the public areimportantimportant
Engage the public the best you can, being honestEngage the public the best you can, being honestwith expectationswith expectations
Follow through on promisesFollow through on promises
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Lessons Learned (con.)Lessons Learned (con.)
Ongoing CommunicationOngoing Communication
Use the Public Relations office often andUse the Public Relations office often andeffectivelyeffectively
WellWell--defined open communication systemdefined open communication system
between residents and TDOT helped projectbetween residents and TDOT helped projectproceed smoothly and eliminated issuesproceed smoothly and eliminated issues
during constructionduring construction
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Summary and ConclusionsSummary and Conclusions
TDOT was willing to address longTDOT was willing to address long--standingstanding
traffic noise problems along its highwaystraffic noise problems along its highways
Statewide needs assessment was critical forStatewide needs assessment was critical for
decisiondecision--makersmakers
Prototype Traffic Noise Management GISPrototype Traffic Noise Management GISwas and is still very helpfulwas and is still very helpful
Programming of projects is complexProgramming of projects is complexThe first pilot project seems to be a successThe first pilot project seems to be a success
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Acknowledgments to Tennessee DOT andAcknowledgments to Tennessee DOT andthe Federal Highway Administration forthe Federal Highway Administration for
funding, assistance, and support for allfunding, assistance, and support for all
aspects of our workaspects of our work
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Questions?Questions?
Bill BowlbyBill Bowlby
[email protected]@bowlbyassociates.com615615--771771--3006 ext 2253006 ext 225
Darlene ReiterDarlene [email protected]@bowlbyassociates.com
615615--771771--3006 ext 2263006 ext 226
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]