Transportation & Infrastructure
Quieter Roads, Railways & Transit Systems for Stronger Communities.
From highways and railways to bridges and transit hubs, Memtech delivers acoustic solutions that protect communities, improve safety, and ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
Building Infrastructure While Managing Noise
Transportation infrastructure keeps communities moving, but it also generates complex noise and vibration challenges.
Highway traffic, rail systems, transit hubs, and airports all produce persistent broadband and tonal noise that can impact nearby residents, businesses, and sensitive facilities.
At Memtech, we understand the regulatory scrutiny and public visibility of infrastructure projects. Our solutions are well-engineered, code-compliant, and legally defensible, including comprehensive measurements and predictive modeling of noise barriers. We deliver turnkey systems that protect communities, ensure compliance, and build public trust.
Highway traffic, rail systems, transit hubs, and airports all produce persistent broadband and tonal noise that can impact nearby residents, businesses, and sensitive facilities.
At Memtech, we understand the regulatory scrutiny and public visibility of infrastructure projects. Our solutions are well-engineered, code-compliant, and legally defensible, including comprehensive measurements and predictive modeling of noise barriers. We deliver turnkey systems that protect communities, ensure compliance, and build public trust.
- Cooling systems and generator noise carries into surrounding neighborhoods, triggering community complaints and regulatory scrutiny.
- Sustained equipment noise can harm workers, causing permanent hearing loss. It will also decrease productivity.
We understand what’s at stake: downtime isn’t an option, compliance isn’t negotiable, and trust with your community matters.
Common Challenges We Solve.
Highway traffic noise exceeding FHWA requirements.
Excessive reverberation in transit stations, reducing communication clarity.
Community complaints and permitting challenges tied to environmental noise impact.
Construction noise
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Where Transportation & Acoustics Work in Harmony
- Community Protection
Excessive transportation noise degrades quality of life, triggers complaints, and can delay or halt projects if left unaddressed. - Regulatory Compliance
Agencies such as FHWA, FTA, and FAA set strict criteria for noise and vibration levels. Projects may include mitigation planning to receive approval and funding. - Public Health
Long-term exposure to traffic and transit noise contributes to hearing loss, cardiovascular risk, stress, and reduced sleep quality in surrounding populations. - Project Viability
Proactive mitigation noise-control planning avoids costly redesigns, lawsuits, and project delays.
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Our Approach & Capabilities
Memtech can support a variety of acoustic and vibration control systems for transportation infrastructure. We design and deliver highway and rail noise barrier walls that meet FHWA Noise Abatement Criteria, acoustic enclosures and absorptive walls for transit hubs and maintenance yards.
Our team performs on-site monitoring with comprehensive analysis, and predictive modeling capabilities to ensure that noise targets will be met before construction begins. Solutions are built with fire-rated, weather-resistant, and crash-tested materials for 20–40+ year service life.
We provide effective engineered noise-control systems that withstand heavy-duty operational demands and regulatory scrutiny.
Our team performs on-site monitoring with comprehensive analysis, and predictive modeling capabilities to ensure that noise targets will be met before construction begins. Solutions are built with fire-rated, weather-resistant, and crash-tested materials for 20–40+ year service life.
We provide effective engineered noise-control systems that withstand heavy-duty operational demands and regulatory scrutiny.
Our approach:
- Measured & Modeled
We begin with thorough and traceable vibro-acoustic measurements to accurately map the root cause(s) and determine the optimum solution path. - Tailored Engineering
Solutions include noise barrier walls, acoustic enclosures, and damping treatments engineered for performance and durability. - Design & Build Integration
Our team manages specification, material sourcing, and installation, coordinating with contractors and DOT stakeholders. - Validation & Documentation
Every project concludes with compliance-ready reports suitable for regulatory agencies, environmental review boards, and public hearings.
Transportation & Infrastructure
Integrated Solutions We Deliver
Fully integrated solutions that deliver superior acoustic performance.
- Environmental Noise Monitoring & Reporting Systems
- Acoustic Barrier Walls & Noise Screens
- Equipment Enclosures
- Tunnel & Ventilation System Noise Control
- Exhaust & Vent Silencers for Utilities
- Temporary Acoustic Curtains & Modular Barriers
Support That Scales With Your Needs
Choose the level of engagement that aligns with your timeline, scope, and in-house expertise.
Full-Service Implementation
Our team oversees the entire process, ensuring professional execution without the hassle of managing multiple vendors or technical details.
End-to-end project oversight, from testing to install
Product sourcing, procurement, and installation
Ongoing support during implementation phase
Post-install validation
Collaborative Deployment
Perfect for teams who have labor available for installations, but need the right materials and expert support.
Site evaluation and testing as needed
Design recommendations and calculations
Material selection guidance and sourcing support
Instructions and assistance with installations
Project timeline coordination with your internal team
Self-Guided Solutions
For projects led and executed by your existing team, such as architects or general contractors.
Product recommendations based on site analysis and project needs
Ordering and delivery of necessary materials (panels, baffles, enclosures, etc.)
Installation instructions included
Support via phone or email for clarification
Integrated Design & Build Acoustic Solutions
From diagnosis to installation — one responsive and accountable partner.
Acoustic challenges don’t end with recommendations. Memtech’s Design & Build services combine acoustic consulting, engineering, material procurement, and installation coordination to manage every aspect of noise and vibration control across all your projects.
By integrating each phase, we ensure solutions perform exactly as designed. The result is a smoother project experience, predictable outcomes, and acoustic environments that support clarity, safety, and long-term reliability.
This integrated delivery model eliminates uncertainty, maintains consistent quality, and gives you confidence that your space will perform as intended.
Acoustic challenges don’t end with recommendations. Memtech’s Design & Build services combine acoustic consulting, engineering, material procurement, and installation coordination to manage every aspect of noise and vibration control across all your projects.
By integrating each phase, we ensure solutions perform exactly as designed. The result is a smoother project experience, predictable outcomes, and acoustic environments that support clarity, safety, and long-term reliability.
This integrated delivery model eliminates uncertainty, maintains consistent quality, and gives you confidence that your space will perform as intended.
The Memtech Difference
At Memtech, acoustics is what we do. Our engineers oversee every stage, ensuring that each project is properly delivered, on-time and within budget. This integrated approach delivers predictable results and protects your investment.
Certified and Licensed Professionals
Testing conducted by engineers and acoustic specialists, not general contractors or “safety consultants.”
National Standards Alignment
We follow OSHA 1910.95, NIOSH criteria, and ANSI S12.19-1996 methods for noise exposure assessment. Measurements are conducted via ISO procedures or per academically accepted methods.
Engineering Expertise
Your results are reviewed by professionals who understand both the physics and the audible consequences of the noise data.
High Responsiveness, Proven Reliability
We are your trusted local partner providing on-demand support and dependable project execution. Michigan-based with regional reach and national* shipping capabilities.
Confidential & Detailed Reporting
We don’t just submit a report. You get full documentation, delivered in easy-to-understand language with visuals and defensible insights you can act on.
*Shipping available across the continental USA; installations are offered in select regions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What types of transportation projects require noise and vibration mitigation?
Highways, rail corridors, bridges, airports, and transit hubs all generate significant environmental noise. Projects near residential, commercial, or historic areas often require mitigation to comply with FHWA Noise Abatement Criteria (NAC), FTA Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment guidelines, and local ordinances.
How do you evaluate noise and vibration for infrastructure projects?
We acquire data using a broad range of specialized instrumentation that is specified for each task. Data recorders and multichannel analyzers are also used, which provide comprehensive analysis of raw data. In instances where longer-term data acquisition is required, we deploy continuous-logging systems, which can operate unattended for many weeks.
What standards do your designs follow?
Our solutions align with:
FHWA 23 CFR Part 772 – Noise Abatement Criteria
FTA guidelines for transit noise and vibration
FAA standards for aircraft and ground support noise
ASTM / ISO standards for sound transmission, absorption, and vibration
State DOT and municipal code requirements
FHWA 23 CFR Part 772 – Noise Abatement Criteria
FTA guidelines for transit noise and vibration
FAA standards for aircraft and ground support noise
ASTM / ISO standards for sound transmission, absorption, and vibration
State DOT and municipal code requirements
What types of mitigation strategies are effective in transportation projects?
Typical solutions include highway and rail noise barriers, acoustic enclosures for mechanical or maintenance yards, absorptive wall treatments in stations.
How do you ensure barriers and enclosures meet both acoustic and safety requirements?
We specify materials that are fire-rated, weather-resistant, and crash-tested (MASH TL-4 where applicable) to meet DOT safety requirements. Designs are engineered for 20–40+ year lifespans, minimizing long-term maintenance and replacement costs.
How do you address community noise complaints during infrastructure projects?
We provide comprehensive monitoring per ISO standards, along with established noise analysis methods to determine quantitative information for comparative use against regulations, as well as advanced psycho-acoustic software to qualify the effects of community annoyance. We also offer compliance-ready reporting, and can utilize computer modeling software to document anticipated improvements for various noise-mitigation scenarios. Reports are written for both technical reviewers and public hearings, supporting project transparency and community engagement.
Do you provide turnkey project delivery?
Yes. We manage the full process: measurement, engineering, material specification, installation, and validation testing. This ensures projects meet regulatory criteria and performance goals with a single accountable partner.
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