Project Number:

2543

West Bay Christian Academy

SERVICE:

Environmental Impact Analyses

DESCRIPTION:

Tech was asked to evaluate the potential noise and air quality impacts from a roadway expansion project near West Bay Christian Academy in North Kingston, Rhode Island.  The proposed roadway project would result in a significant increase in traffic on roadways near the school. 

Tech performed a screening assessment for air quality and noise impacts resulting from the relocation of Route 4 in North Kingston.  The air quality at the school was predicted to remain in compliance with Rhode Island and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS); however, the results showed that the proposed roadway would result in an increase in air pollutant impacts at the school.  The noise analysis was conducted from noise monitoring data collected by another consultant and were insufficient for a proper analysis.  Tech recommended that more noise monitoring be performed to establish background sound levels more accurately.

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Key Points

  • A proposed roadway project would result in a significant increase in traffic on roadways near a school.
  • Tech performed a screening assessment for air quality and noise impacts resulting from the roadway relocation and made recommendations based on this analysis.