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Cities & Transportation

Expert Guidance for Local Authorities, Infrastructure Managers, and Urban Planners Navigating Acoustics and Vibration Challenges

Addressing Acoustics and Vibration in Cities and Transportation

Mobility and urban planning today must account for the growing impact of acoustics and vibration in cities and transportation. These often-overlooked nuisances can significantly affect public health and quality of life.

Our consultancy helps you anticipate, mitigate, and manage sound and vibration effects in urban development and transportation infrastructure projects. With our expertise, you can reduce disturbances, meet regulatory requirements, and improve public acceptance of your initiatives.

 

Anticipate and Manage Urban Project Impacts

Whether you’re planning a new road, expanding a transit system, or assessing sound environments across a district or city, our specialists ensure your project complies with all regulations related to acoustics and vibration in cities and transportation.

We support:

  • Road and rail infrastructure development
  • Urban redevelopment and zoning projects
  • Environmental impact assessments for transportation systems

Baseline Assessment

Using over 150 high-precision noise and vibration sensors, we conduct:

  • Long-term, large-scale measurement campaigns
  • Responsive joint surveys near infrastructure and in adjacent buildings

Our connected sensor fleet is regularly calibrated to ensure reliable data across continuous monitoring periods (from hours to years) supporting accurate analysis of acoustics and vibration in cities and transportation.

Acoustic Modeling

Our modeling tools help visualize existing sound and vibration environments, identify sensitive zones, and assess the impact of new infrastructure or urban changes.
We use software and methodologies compliant with North American standards, including:

  • FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM, Version 2.5) – U.S. Federal Highway Administration model for traffic noise prediction.
  • Transport Canada’s Guidance for Noise Assessment of Transportation Projects.
  • ISO 9613-2 (Sound propagation outdoors) and ISO 14837 (Ground-borne vibration in buildings).

Our work also ensures full compliance with all necessary local regulations and municipal by-laws related to noise and vibration control.

These frameworks allow us to deliver accurate simulations and actionable insights for acoustics and vibration in cities and transportation projects across Canada and the United States.

 

Tailored Mitigation Solutions

We advise on a full range of mitigation strategies suited to your project’s context:

  • Integration with landscaping and built environments
  • Synergies with other environmental initiatives
  • Cost-effective solutions for both investment and maintenance

Stakeholder Engagement & Project Support

We assist your teams in communicating effectively with stakeholders such as local officials, community groups, and residents about noise and vibration concerns.

Our experts, continuously trained in the latest regulations and technologies, actively contribute to:

  • Methodological guides for noise and vibration studies
  • AFNOR standardization committees (CNEA, BNTRA)
  • Industry groups and conferences (CINOV GIAC, SER/APREA, INCE)

Our Solutions

Nora

Automatic identification of acoustic events

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Sixense: End-to-End Project Support

Partnering with Sixense means working with specialists in acoustics and vibration in cities and transportation who provide full lifecycle support—from planning to implementation.

We ensure your environmental commitments and regulatory obligations are met with precision and professionalism.