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Study: East 96th Avenue noise‑wall feasibility met but homeowner support low; council opts to follow CDOT/FHWA guidance
Summary
Public Works reported a noise study showing many homes would meet the 7‑decibel feasibility threshold for sound walls after the planned 96th Avenue widening, but cost‑reasonableness (≤$34,000 per receptor) and homeowner support (>50%) were not met; council directed staff to remain aligned with CDOT/FHWA guidance.
Commerce City Public Works presented results of a sound‑wall survey tied to the East 96th Avenue widening project between Chambers and Tower Road. The analysis followed CDOT and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance on feasibility (minimum 7 dB reduction for at least three benefited receptors) and on reasonableness (cost per benefited receptor and homeowner support thresholds).
Public Works said the technical feasibility…
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