Status Bunyi Bising Trafik di Bandaraya Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu

Status of Traffic Noise in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu

Authors

  • Muhammad Safuan Abd Ghani Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
  • Mohmadisa Hashim Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
  • Nasir Nayan Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
  • Yazid Saleh Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
  • Hanifah Mahat Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
  • Rohayu Arifin Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Keywords:

Traffic noise, Urbanization, Leq, Land use

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the current traffic noise pollution in the city of Kuala Terengganu. Traffic noise is observed across the entire city of Kuala Terengganu such as Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital, Masjid Sultan Mahmud, Flat Sri Kolam, Pasar Kedai Payang, Polytechnic Kota and the Water Front in April 2015. Observation of the traffic noise was conducted using Optimus Sound Level Meter, Cirrus model. Observations were conducted during working and non-working days as well as in difference timing which includes in the morning (8:00 to 10:00 am), noon (12.00 pm - 2.00 pm), evening (5:00 to 7:00 pm) and night (10:00 to 12:00 midnight). Observation traffic noise levels, includes the maximum (max), minimum (min) and average (Leq). The results showed that the overall value of traffic noise (dBA) at the Kuala Terengganu from all stations is 71.3 dBA for working days and to 70.6 dBA for non-working days. On working days, observation stations in the Mosque of Sultan Mahmud had the highest reading at 73.7 dBA Leq, while the lowest was 68.3 dBA at the Polytechnic Kota. Masjid Sultan Mahmud also recorded the highest reading on non-working days at 74.7 dBA and the lowest reading at Polytechnic Kota at 66.5 dBA. Traffic noise level recorded for all the stations exceeds the standards set by the Department of Environment (DOE) at 65 dBA. Thus, strict measures should be taken by relevant parties whether through legislative approach or not.

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Author Biographies

Muhammad Safuan Abd Ghani, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Kumpulan Penyelidik Impak Pembangunan & Persekitaran, Jabatan Geografi dan Alam Sekitar, Fakulti Sains Kemanusiaan

Mohmadisa Hashim, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Kumpulan Penyelidik Impak Pembangunan & Persekitaran, Jabatan Geografi dan Alam Sekitar, Fakulti Sains Kemanusiaan

Nasir Nayan, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Kumpulan Penyelidik Impak Pembangunan & Persekitaran, Jabatan Geografi dan Alam Sekitar, Fakulti Sains Kemanusiaan

Yazid Saleh, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Kumpulan Penyelidik Impak Pembangunan & Persekitaran, Jabatan Geografi dan Alam Sekitar, Fakulti Sains Kemanusiaan

Hanifah Mahat, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Kumpulan Penyelidik Impak Pembangunan & Persekitaran, Jabatan Geografi dan Alam Sekitar, Fakulti Sains Kemanusiaan

Rohayu Arifin, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Kumpulan Penyelidik Impak Pembangunan & Persekitaran, Jabatan Geografi dan Alam Sekitar, Fakulti Sains Kemanusiaan

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Published

2015-10-27

How to Cite

Abd Ghani, M. S., Hashim, M., Nayan, N., Saleh, Y., Mahat, H., & Arifin, R. (2015). Status Bunyi Bising Trafik di Bandaraya Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu: Status of Traffic Noise in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. GEOGRAFI, 3(2), 74–84. Retrieved from https://ojs.upsi.edu.my/index.php/GEOG/article/view/1860

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