CEDR call Noise: Integrating strategic noise management into the operation and maintenance of national road networks

This research programme aims to integrate strategic noise management into the operation and maintenance of national road networks in a holistic manner. Current approaches to addressing noise issues on national road networks are fragmented and unduly limit the potential to harness the valuable results of today’s state-of-the-art noise assessment studies, thus impacting the sustainable development of major road networks across Europe. This research programme is intended to result in the development of a holistic approach to the management of environmental noise issues by developing a range of technical and economical solutions to minimise vehicular noise emissions by examining four broad sub-themes i) Noise assessment and management strategies ii) Noise mitigation measures integrated with national roads, iii) Future visions for the management of noise on national road networks, iv) Strengthening/developing holistic pavement management systems.