STUDY TO DETERMINE THE INFLUENCE OF METROBUS TRANSIT ON THE COMFORT OF THE INHABITANTS
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https://doi.org/10.18867/ris.114.670Keywords:
comfort, standards, vehicular traffic, vibration level, spectral representationAbstract
The construction of new public transportation systems, such as the Metrobus (MBus) in Mexico City, and new roadways generates discontent among people due to the noise and vibration they cause. These disturbances are mainly perceived due to the heavy vehicles that travel on these avenues and streets. Following complaints from several people regarding the damage and inconvenience caused by the MBus passing near their homes, sound and environmental vibration tests were conducted on the roads where this transport operates. The objective of these tests was to determine the vibration levels caused by the MBus and to understand the noise levels it generates. The results of the measured signals were compared with those specified by various standards, including Mexican, German, American, British, and ISO standards. These comparisons allow for the evaluation of whether the noise and vibration levels generated by the MBus comply with international and national standards, and if additional measures are necessary to mitigate the negative effects on the residents' quality of life.
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