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Survey
The
presence of Dulles is favorable to most current residents, but not
everyone feels this way. In a survey of households close to Washington
Dulles conducted for the WATF in May 2005, the following results
were reported:
- Most of Dulles' neighbors travel by air, use Dulles as their
primary airport and 89% have an overwhelmingly favorable opinion
of the airport in general.
- 87% of area residents consider Dulles to be an asset to their
neighborhood.
- 93% of neighbors were aware of the proximity of Dulles to their
homes when they made their decision to move in.
- 3 out of 4 report they are aware of aircraft noise from Dulles.
- Of the 78% aware of aircraft noise, 88% describe the level as
acceptable to them.
- 39% said the noise level was less than expected and 48% said
it was about what was expected. 19% said noise levels have a greater
impact than expected.
Introduction
County Policies
Maps
Growth of Dulles
Noise Factors
WATF Recommendation
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