Benefited Receptor

• Any receptor afforded a 5-dBA or greater traffic noise reduction
• May include receptors with a direct line of sight to the roadway and receptors shielded from the roadway by other buildings
• Total number of benefited receptors is used to determine the cost per benefited receptor;

Cost per Benefited Receptor = Barrier Cost / Number of Benefited Receptors

• Typical noise barriers cost $1,500,000 per mile