Strategic Noise Maps for National Roads in France, Aggregated via QGIS

European Directive 2002/49/EC mandates the harmonised assessment of environmental noise exposure. This dataset is an aggregation of Type B strategic noise maps for national roads, created using the QGIS MIZOGEO plugin provided by CEREMA. The data was last updated on May 3, 2021, and originates from the French geological and mining research bureau (BRGM).

Use Cases

• Assess population exposure to road traffic noise based on the noise indicators defined in the description
• Identify areas exceeding noise limit values for targeted traffic management as part of an Urban Travel Plan (UDP)
• Supplement Local Planning Plans (LDP) with graphic noise data for zoning and development decisions
• Establish baseline noise levels for infrastructure projects as referenced in the French decree of March 24, 2006

Strengths

• Data is produced under a harmonized European framework (Directive 2002/49/EC)
• Aggregation was performed using a standardized QGIS plugin (MIZOGEO) from a recognized agency (CEREMA)
• Maps represent sectors defined in official prefectural sound classification boards

Limitations

• Last updated 2021-05-03 00:00:00; freshness should be verified
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment

Provenance

Source

CEREMA, aggregated by Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM)

Collection Method

Aggregation carried out with the QGIS MIZOGEO plugin made available by CEREMA.

Time Range

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Freshness

2021-05-03 00:00:00

Geography

France (national roads)