[Sosfbay-discuss] Noise abatement - how to petition?

[Andrea Dorey]

On Mar 8, 2007, at 1:04 PM, Gerry Gras wrote:
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> I don't know how the automobile noise breaks down into its
> components (engine / air turbulence / wheels on the ground).

The Insight is quieter partly due to its low-friction tires and the  
small engine that doesn't need to be revved up to go to the next gear.

> I suspect that significant reduction of noise would require
> significant reduction in speed, and what would that take?!?
> Or you could try putting it all underground, and that would
> cost a LOT.  (Even the sound walls next to freeways are not
> cheap.)
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> I agree motorcycles are minor.

When the right hot-shot gets on one and revs up, it's NOT minor!!
Andrea
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> Gerry
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> Cameron L. Spitzer wrote:
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>> The highway near me makes a continuous rushing roar.
>> If you stand on the bridge and listen to it, the components
>> are tire noise on concrete, diesel trucks, and thousands
>> of poorly streamlined cars rushing through the air.
>> Motorcycles are not a factor.  The point sources of noise
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