TABLE OF CONTENTS

Secretary's Comments	............................................................................................................... 2

Summer Meeting Announcement ..................................................................................................	2

Environmental Excellence Awards Announcement .....................................................................	3

Minutes of the Transportation-Related Noise and Vibration Committee	.................................... 5

Minutes of the Highway Noise Subcommittee	........................................................................... 15

Minutes of the Transit Noise Subcommittee	............................................................................... 19

Minutes of the Aviation Noise Subcommittee	............................................................................. 21

1998 Summer Meeting Information, including interest forms, call for papers, registration information, scholarship forms, agendas, and general interest information.

SECRETARY'S COMMENTS

I would like to take this opportunity to thank David Coate and all of the Subcommittee Chairman that provided the minutes of all of the meetings in such a timely fashion. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who selected the paper that Roger Wayson, John MacDonald and I prepared at the best paper at the annual meeting. This paper represents a lot of work on the part of Roger and John in conducting the research under an FDOT grant that we hope will provide many of you with a useful tool to use in your analysis of highway traffic noise impacts. THANK YOU!

1998 SUMMER MEETING DETAILS ENCLOSED

Pack your sun screen, bathing suit, tennis racquet and golf clubs because St. Petersburg, Florida is the destination for the 1998 summer meeting of A1F04. Your hosts will be: the Florida Department of Transportation; Post Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan Inc.; Transportation Solutions Inc.; and URS Greiner. Additional support is being provided by the University of Central Florida and we would welcome additional sponsorship from all of you. The meeting is set for July 12- 15, 1998 in St. Petersburg, Florida, so plan to join us for a great time of learning, fellowship and fun. Preliminary information regarding schedules, registration, lodging, and other useful information is included with this newsletter. Be sure to make your reservations early and spread the word to all of your colleagues and friends too. The Renaissance Vinoy Resort located along Tampa Bay near downtown St. Petersburg has been selected as the site for the meeting. The resort is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a room rate of $85.00 US has been obtained, single or double occupancy. The Vinoy is within easy walking distance to shopping, museums, marinas, the Pier and features an 18 hole golf course and 14 tennis courts plus a spa and health club. Nearby are cultural, entertainment, and sporting events, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Salvador Dali Museum, Museum of History, Busch Gardens, outlet malls, the Florida Aquarium, Mote Marine and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays professional baseball team. So plan now to attend the summer meeting and bring your family along for an adventure that you can all enjoy. See you there!

ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS

ATTENTION !!!

The call for entries for

FHWA's 1999

Environmental Excellence Awards

is coming !!!

WHAT is the Environmental Excellence Awards Program?

This biennial awards program was developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to honor those partners, projects, and processes that excel in meeting growing transportation demands, while protecting and enhancing the environment.

WHO is eligible to enter?

Anyone may nominate a project, process, person, or group involved in a project or process that has used Federal Highway Administration funding sources to make an outstanding contribution to transportation and the environment. Projects must have been completed after January 1, 1992. Winning entries will be selected by an independent panel of judges from varying backgrounds.

WHEN are the entries due?

Entries must be submitted by August 15, 1998, addressed to the Division Administrator at the Federal Highway Administration Division Office in the State in which the entry is located.

WHERE will the awards be presented?

Award plaques will be presented to the winners in an Earth Day 1999 ceremony in Washington, D.C.

HOW should entries be submitted?

1.	Entries should meet as many of the following criteria as possible:

Uses effective noise compatible land use planning strategies

Uses innovative, cost-effective noise abatement measures

Provides a substantial reduction of highway traffic noise

Uses noise abatement measures that are positively received by people

Abates highway traffic noise and preserves the character and aesthetics of the community

Demonstrates State and local sharing of responsibilities to abate highway traffic noise

2.	Entries must include a completed application form and a summary of the outstanding accomplishments of the nominated project, process, person, or group. Summaries must not exceed two typewritten pages, and the font size must be no smaller than 10 point.

3.	Entries must include at least two professional-quality glossy prints showing different views associated with the project, process, or person(s) nominated. Each photo should be clearly marked on the back with the entry name, description of the view shown, and photo credits.

4.	Entries may include other graphics (the entry name and a description of the graphics must be clearly marked on the back).

5.	Five sets of all entry materials must be submitted.

6.	All materials submitted become the property of the U.S. Department of Transportation and may be used by the Department for its purposes. No entry materials will be returned.

For more information or an entry form, call Patricia Cazenas at (202)-366-4085 or Bob Armstrong at (202) 366-2073.