Negating Neighborhood Noise Act of 2026 amends the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 to allow Highway Trust Fund use for certain noise.
The Negating Neighborhood Noise Act of 2026 amends the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 to permit the use of Highway Trust Fund for constructing Type II noise barriers. These barriers must separate highways from residential structures at least 10 years old. The Act also allows for multipurpose noise barriers that provide secondary beneficial uses, such as hosting renewable energy facilities or broadband infrastructure. Additionally, it makes these barriers eligible for surface transportation block grant funds and requires aesthetic considerations in their design.
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