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For more information, please contact:

FHWA Headquarters

Aileen Varela-MargollesPhone: 305-978-7780

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   FHWA→ENVIRonment→Noise→Noise Compatible Planning→Federal Approach       Entering the Quiet Zone: Noise Compatible Land Use PlanningFHWA-EP-02-005
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**Prepared by**

Texas Southern University

Center for Transportation Training and Research

3100 Cleburne Avenue

Houston, Texas 77004

**Prepared for**

Federal Highway Administration

U.S. Department of Transportation

Washington, D.C. 20590

**May 2002**
Purpose
This brochure has been developed to provide information to elected officials, planners, developers, and the interested public about the problem of highway traffic noise and effective responses to that problem. This report: 1) summarizes the general nature of the problem, 2) provides examples of Noise Compatible Land Use strategies either constructed or planned, and 3) encourages a proactive posture by local decision makers, developers and citizens to share in and actively influence land use next to highways.
Acknowledgements
Special thanks are offered to the City of Eugene (Oregon) Planning Department and the owners of Quail Run and Camelot Village subdivisions in Eugene, Oregon. We appreciate their time and contribution.

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