Fast and Furious Roller Coaster Too Noisy for LA Neighborhood, Universal to Build More ‘Sound Barriers’
"We appreciate the community's input and will continue to engage with our neighbors," the theme park says in a statement The post Fast and Furious Roller Coaster Too Noisy for LA Neighborhood, Universal to Build More ‘Sound Barriers’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Universal Studios Hollywood plans to install two additional sound barriers near a new Fast & Furious-themed roller coaster to mitigate noise complaints from nearby residents, according to a statement from the theme park. Adrin Nazarian, a Los Angeles City Council member, shared the news on social media, stating that the construction of the sound barriers is expected to be completed by early next month.
A Universal spokesperson confirmed that testing of the attraction has confirmed compliance with sound ordinance requirements, but that community feedback led to the additional measures. The new sound barriers will be made of state-of-the-art sound-absorbing material and stretch longer than two football fields. The attraction, which snakes underneath the park’s long escalator and hugs the side of a mountain, features several elements designed to reduce sound, including a low-rumble track with pea gravel and half-pipe shields that encase sound at the source.
The ride vehicles can also rotate 360 degrees to direct sound away from the surrounding community. Despite the park's proactive approach to addressing resident concerns, local residents expressed frustration, with one neighbor reporting that they could hear screams every 30-40 seconds, causing a constant distraction.
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