Evaluation of Sinusoidal Rumble Strips on Noise Mitigation and Bicycle Accommodation

Authors

• Pei-Sung Lin, University of South FloridaFollow
• Cong Chen, University of South FloridaFollow
• Yaye Keita, University of South FloridaFollow
• Shubhankar Shindgikar, University of South FloridaFollow
• Elzbieta Bialkowska-Jelinska, University of MemphisFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2024

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485514.029

Abstract

Lane departure crashes are among the most common crashes in Florida and in the United States. Many departments of transportation (DOTs) prioritize reducing both the frequency and severity of these accidents. Auditory vibratory treatments (AVTs), or rumble strips, are frequently used to prevent or reduce lane departure incidents. Traditional rumble strips produce exterior noises that become a burden to nearby residents. To address the noise issues, several DOTs considered a new type of AVT called sinusoidal rumble strips. The research team conducted an in-depth literature review, agency interviews, a focus group, and an assessment of studies conducted by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to evaluate the noise reduction and bicycle accommodation of sinusoidal rumble strips installed in Florida and across the nation. The research concludes that sinusoidal rumble strips can effectively mitigate external noise problems while effectively notifying drivers and occupants of lane departures.

Was this content written or created while at USF?

Yes

Citation / Publisher Attribution

International Conference on Transportation and Development 2024, p. 324-335

Scholar Commons Citation

Lin, Pei-Sung; Chen, Cong; Keita, Yaye; Shindgikar, Shubhankar; and Bialkowska-Jelinska, Elzbieta, "Evaluation of Sinusoidal Rumble Strips on Noise Mitigation and Bicycle Accommodation" (2024). CUTR Faculty Journal Publications. 169.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/cutr_facpub/169