Jason
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 | | 07/07/2007 7:28 PM |
 Alert | | So why is it then that empirical data shows that sound walls DO lower sound? | |
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bdawg
Posts:18
| | 07/08/2007 6:52 AM |
Alert | | the railroad tracks are "historical" so they will not re-route them or build walls for them due to the fact you put a wall on the south bound side where homes creep closer to the tracks then people on the north side of casa grande highway will get it into their heads "if they get the wall we should to" so lets just tunnel the WHOLE train track and forget when you bought your home you knew the train went through maricopa. Also someone put it best in a previous thread that sill seemed to get over looked A 2nd track. I'll deal with one but 2 NOW YOUR TALKING NOISE and higher traffic flow on the tracks. | |
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thudsaz
Posts:129
| | 07/08/2007 7:04 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Jason on 07/07/2007 7:28 PM
So why is it then that empirical data shows that sound walls DO lower sound?</div>
It depends on the material with which the wall is constructed, at least on the outside. There is acoustical material that can be put on the side of the walls to absorb sound waves so that they don't bounce off. This is commonly used inside buildings such as auditoriums and gymnasiums so that they don't echo. | |
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TheShermanator
Posts:277
| | 07/08/2007 7:12 AM |
Alert | Back East where I used to live, there was a train that ran through the community. We all knew it, and it you owned a house near it, you simply lived with it.
You knew where the train was when you bought, why complain now?
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Azgram01
Posts:283
| | 07/08/2007 7:28 AM |
Alert | Sound walls would just be a place for grafitti, Vegetation would be ok, but
either lowering the tracks.....or raising the road would be best. Just my 2 cents. | | | |
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Nothingtodo
Posts:283
| | 07/08/2007 8:18 AM |
Alert | | In NY, there are sound walls along the major highways. I never thought much of them until we went into the backyard of a house with a wall about a house and a half away. I was impressed with how well it cut down the sound. The wall looks beautiful, too, with a terrific design that matched the island, seagulls carved into it. | |
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HiggsBoson
Posts:641
| | 07/08/2007 9:33 AM |
Alert | | Its unlikely that any of these will happen do to the high cost. Its funny, if I happen to be awake late at night when a train comes I can hear it very clearly, but if Im sleeping I never wake up because of the train. I cant say I really notice them in the day most of the time. Personally I think there are higher priorities to spend $$$ on. | |
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Godfather
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| | 07/08/2007 10:06 AM |
Alert | | Who is going to pay for this. If the train noise bothers you, then you should not have bought near the tracks. | | | |
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twostep23
Posts:1687
| | 07/08/2007 10:08 AM |
Alert | | I still stay just plant huge trees and soon enough your have your sound barrier of your very own. | |
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HiggsBoson
Posts:641
| | 07/08/2007 10:17 AM |
Alert | | If the city is going to spend money on landscaping I would like to see them start with the 347 median. | |
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Lees2
Posts:586
| | 07/08/2007 7:54 PM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Azgram01 on 07/08/2007 7:28 AM
Sound walls would just be a place for grafitti, Vegetation would be ok, but
either lowering the tracks.....or raising the road would be best. Just my 2 cents.</div>
Graffiti was EXACTLY what I was thinking. Also, the other side of the wall would be a great place for people/animals to hide and get hurt. I don't think I like the wall idea at all. | |
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GilaGuy
Posts:789
| | 07/09/2007 4:50 AM |
Alert | The second track has been in the works for years, so it isn't as though it came out of nowhere. Union Pacific discussed it openly, it was part of their plan to add capacity to the transcontinental line that runs through our town.
Lowering the tracks is called "trenching" and is extremely, extremely expensive. They have these in places like Reno and south Los Angeles, both were plagued by massive cost overruns and long delays. My hunch is that folks who are irritated by the train noise or traffic backups now would be absolutely miserable in the wake of a massive project like that. <img src='http://www.85239.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/smile.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='Smile' align='absmiddle'>
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Shogun
Posts:250
| | 07/09/2007 9:41 AM |
Alert | There are better ways to spend $$ on than on Walls. I agree it would be a Target for more Grafitti.
Plant some big trees to absorb the sound. | | | |
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Lees2
Posts:586
| | 07/09/2007 2:32 PM |
Alert | | I don't mind the "noise." I do hate it when they have a train "waiting" its turn and then starts at a crawl. It takes a long time for the train to get through because it is trying to get up to speed. Maybe the second track will keep that from happening. | |
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kardotcom
Posts:2
| | 07/09/2007 5:14 PM |
Alert | Buy some earplugs!
There will be less noise after the two tracks are finished | | | |
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Java Lover
Posts:0
| | 07/09/2007 6:18 PM |
Alert | | I dorve through Salt Lake and they put up sound walls along the freeway. They have a nifty mountain design, but you don't see the real mountains. It totally stinks. <img src='http://www.85239.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/crying.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='Crying' align='absmiddle'> | | | |
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Devil Dog
Posts:411
| | 07/09/2007 7:32 PM |
Alert | | before you know it every boby wants a wall along roadways, parks, railways...ect. when will it stop! Let's live in a block box! When you pick the location of your home - The builder said a train runs threw town every hour. So, if you have a house next to the tracks and you don't like it "Suck it up or Move out" H00RA! | |
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josholess
Posts:0
| | 07/10/2007 9:49 AM |
Alert | | I am so confused. Did you not look around town when you decided to purchase a house? And if you did how did you miss the train tracks that you are complaining about? | | | |
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Sinbad
Posts:3046
| | 07/10/2007 10:55 AM |
Alert | No matter what you do....
You need an Train under or over pass... The sound is still going to reach the second story rooms... | |
Just doing it one day at a time. Change is good and it should be looked upon as an improvment! not a problem.
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CrownNCoke
Posts:810
| | 07/10/2007 1:07 PM |
Alert | | You should tie yourself up to the tracks!! after the first one comes you wont be able to hear them anymore... | |
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