By SE Oakland News |
Jan 10, 2024
State Representatives Tom Kuhn and Sharon MacDonell have put forward a plan to address the growing issue of noise pollution caused by interstate highways. The proposed legislation, which closely resembles a plan introduced by State Senator Michael Webber last year, aims to establish a program for constructing sound barriers along state highways.According to Rep. Kuhn, the plan aims to provide "peace and quiet for people living near busy roadways." The proposed program would create a noise barrier fund, allowing local authorities to seek state funding for noise barrier...