Noise Level Analysis Due to Motor Vehicle Traffic: A Case Study at UIN Raden Intan Lampung

Abstract

An uptick in student enrollment at UIN Raden Intan Lampung has led to a correlated surge in vehicular activity, amplifying existing challenges related to auditory pollution that could interfere with educational activities. This study aims to explore the interrelationship between the density of vehicular flow and ambient noise levels within the campus of UIN Raden Intan Lampung while also assessing whether the observed noise levels transgress the thresholds established by environmental guidelines. A quantitative, descriptive methodology has been adopted for this investigation. Data points concerning both the volume of vehicles and corresponding noise levels were collected at diverse locations across the campus over multiple weekdays. The data reveals that Thursdays experience the highest vehicular flow with a count of 648 vehicles per hour. In contrast, Mondays witness the least, recorded at 344 Veh/Hour. Noise levels peak at 73.33 dB on Thursdays and dip to their lowest at 67.92 dB on Mondays. Ultimately, the campus of UIN Raden Intan Lampung has noise levels that breach the acceptable limits as dictated by the 1996 Ministerial Decree on Environmental Affairs, which specifies a 55 dB limit for educational settings. These results highlight the urgency for targeted intervention and mitigation approaches to minimize the adverse acoustic impact on the scholastic community.