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Fajardo, A Study On Individual Perceptions of Road Traffice Noise

This study investigated individual perceptions of road traffic noise in Manila, Philippines. It measured noise levels at three sites that exceeded Philippine standards and surveyed individuals about their awareness and perceptions. The results showed 96% overall awareness of road traffic noise as a nuisance that has detrimental health effects. Noise levels ranged from 75-89dB depending on the site. The study recommends adopting stricter noise standards, enforcement, educational programs for drivers, and noise abatement measures.

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Fajardo, A Study On Individual Perceptions of Road Traffice Noise

This study investigated individual perceptions of road traffic noise in Manila, Philippines. It measured noise levels at three sites that exceeded Philippine standards and surveyed individuals about their awareness and perceptions. The results showed 96% overall awareness of road traffic noise as a nuisance that has detrimental health effects. Noise levels ranged from 75-89dB depending on the site. The study recommends adopting stricter noise standards, enforcement, educational programs for drivers, and noise abatement measures.

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A STUDY ON INDIVIDUAL

PERCEPTIONS OF ROAD
TRAFFIC NOISE
Belinda I. Fajardo
Environmental and Social Services Office
Department of Public Works and
Highways
Manila, Philippines
OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION

INTRODUCTION

OBJECTIVES OF STUDY

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY

RESULTS OF THE STUDY

RECOMMENDATIONS
INTRODUCTION

• Awareness of road traffic


noise

• Live and work in a healthy


environment
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

Determine level of
individual awareness of
road traffic noise.

Investigate individual
perceptions and responses
to noise pollution.
Conceptual Framework
PARAMETERS
TRAFFIC ROAD
SOURCE ENVIRONMENT
VEHICLE

TRANSMISSION

RECEPTORS

INDIVIDUAL
PERCEPTION AWARENESS
PROFILE

IMPACTS

ANNOYANCE
CHARACTERISTICS OF
TRAFFIC NOISE
 UBIQUITOUS

 CONSTANT NOISE FROM CERTAIN


VEHICLES

 NOISE FROM ENGINE ACCELERATION,


ROUGH ROADS, STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC,
ENGINE BRAKES, TIRES FRICTION, POOR
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

 DRIVERS’ BEHAVIOUR BY USING HORNS


Methodology of the Study

Field Measurements Questionnaire


Data
Noise levels at 3 Survey
Collection
survey sites: Variables
• Taft Avenue characterizing
perception of
• Quezon Avenue Data
individuals on road
• Camp Crame Analysis
traffic noise

Descriptive and Quantitative

Results

Conclusions and
Recommendations
STUDY AREA

Quezon Avenue
EDSA

Taft Avenue

Manila Bay

Laguna
EDSA – Epifanio delos
Santos Avenue
de Bay
RESULTS
 NOISE LEVELS EXCEED PHILIPPINE
STANDARDS of 75 dB at 3 survey sites:

Sites Noise Level, dB

Epifanio delos 86
Santos Avenue
Quezon Avenue 80
Taft Avenue, Manila 76
RESULTS
 PERCEPTION SURVEY RESULT:

 OVERALL AWARENESS LEVEL - 96%


 ROAD TRAFFIC IS A NUISANCE- 97%
 DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS ON HEALTH
- 95%
RESULTS
PNS
STUDY AADT RANGE OF DEGREE INDIVIDUAL Daytime
OF PERCEPTION
AREA 1995 NOISE LEVEL (9 am. -
ANNOYANCE 6 pm.)

TAFT
AVENUE 37,762 75-79 dB
(Manila)
QUEZON 20-30
AVENUE 84,771 75-80 dB Highly
yrs 75 dB
Annoyed
(Q.C.) Female
EDSA
(Camp 158, 226 86-89 dB
Crame
Q.C.)

PNS – Philippine Noisel Standard dB - Decibels


RECOMMENDATIONS
 Adopt new set of noise standards

 Enforcement and monitoring of noise


standards
 Educational programs on proper
drivers’ behavior
 Provide noise abatement facilities
and measures
THANK YOU

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