FHWA does not recommend using contours to determine impacts or for abatement consideration. Contours should only be used for planning purposes, specifically when following 772.15(a), which states: The best estimation of future noise levels (for various distances from the highway improvement) for both developed and undeveloped lands or properties in the immediate vicinity of the project. More.
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