Summary
City officials discussed exploring acoustic camera technology to detect and educate operators of excessively loud vehicles, aiming to tackle chronic noise pollution in Moab.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
A demonstration would be informational, with future capital costs dependent on pilot results.
Residents living near busy roadways who suffer from chronic traffic and ATV noise.
Operators of heavily modified vehicles and loud exhaust systems.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Why Moab’s leaders should address excessive noise
Medical and scientific research identifies transportation noise, including road traffic, as a major public health concern.
Moab City Council weighs noise mitigation options and approves infrastructure agreements
City Manager Michael Black raised the possibility of testing noise-monitoring camera technology as a demonstration project.
Regular City Council Meeting — August 11, 2026
City officials discussed exploring acoustic camera technology to detect and educate operators of excessively loud vehicles, aiming to tackle chronic noise pollution in Moab.
Regular City Council Meeting - ADDENDUM — June 9, 2026
Residents urged the council to maintain strict speed limits for OHVs to reduce noise and improve safety in residential areas.
Regular City Council — October 14, 2025
Residents are frustrated by excessive noise from off-highway vehicles and are calling for stricter enforcement of existing city ordinances.
Regular City Council — July 8, 2025
Residents are concerned that increased OHV traffic is creating a public health crisis due to noise and vibration. They are calling for stricter enforcement of existing speed and noise ordinances.
Regular City Council — May 13, 2025
Residents are calling for stricter enforcement of the city's noise ordinance, citing health concerns and quality of life issues caused by loud vehicles.
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