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Turn it Down!

…Measurement and Modeling Division at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Research, and Innovative Technology Administration, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center. Here’s a sample. We had ‘science weekend’ in…

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Environmental Smackdown – Aviation v. High Speed Rail

…that one mode of transportation is “better” than another. In fact, I’m quite sure that we have a need for both and our focus should be on complementarity, not competition….

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New Staff Announcement

…and assessments for a variety of transportation and construction projects. She specializes in data collection, developing noise prediction models, performing noise and vibration impact assessments, and preparing technical reports. Additionally,…

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Henry Echeverria

…Henry Echeverria is a Consultant in HMMH’s Surface Transportation Group. With a background in earth science, geology, and geophysics, he uses his analytical and qualitative skillset to determine ground…

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Transportation Funding Inequities

…disadvantages we face relative to highways and airports, and the bias that exists towards “subsidized” transportation modes. The following article really sums up quite well the stark difference in funding…

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Stimulation Nation

…HSR proposals. As a fan of HSR, both professionally and personally, it is exciting to see HSR taking a prominent position in the national transportation discussion, and to hear President…

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Sacramento Broadway Bridge Project

…The City of West Sacramento, in cooperation with the City of Sacramento and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), proposes to construct a new bridge over the Sacramento River…

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FAA Sound Insulation Policy Research

…with HMMH to investigate the efficacy of sound insulation practices, treatments, and techniques. The research is designed to ascertain the efficacy of current sound insulation techniques when applied to potentially…

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NCHRP 25-34: Supplemental Guidance on the Application of FHWA’s Traffic Noise Model

…effort was to provide guidance on best modeling practices in scenarios for which there is currently limited or no technical guidance. In addition to recommending best practices, the research team…

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ACRP 02-38: Guidebook for Energy Projects’ Compatibility with Airports and Airspace

…and Aviation and the FAA’s Technical Guidance for Evaluating Selected Solar Technologies on Airports, both of which were authored by HMMH. The objective of the research was to produce a…

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