Sound Classification of Road Infrastructures in Maine-et-Loire, France

BUREAU DE RECHERCHES GÉOLOGIQUES ET MINIÈRES provides a dataset mapping the sound classification of land transport infrastructure in Maine-et-Loire department, France. The classification is mandated by French law (Law No. 92-1444 and the Environmental Code) and identifies sectors affected by noise based on traffic characteristics. The dataset was last updated on 2021-09-03.

Use Cases

• Identify noise-affected sectors for building construction based on traffic levels mentioned in the description.
• Support local planning plan (LDP) development based on the sound classification map referenced.
• Analyze infrastructure noise compliance based on thresholds for annual average daily traffic.
• Model noise pollution exposure for communities near classified roadways, rail, and bus lines.

Strengths

• Based on specific legal thresholds (e.g., >5000 vehicles/day for roadways) defined in the Environmental Code.
• Linked to official prefectural decrees and local planning plans (LDPs).
• Last updated date is provided (2021-09-03).

Limitations

• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, which limits suitability assessment.
• Data freshness should be verified as the last update was in 2021.

Provenance

Source

BUREAU DE RECHERCHES GÉOLOGIQUES ET MINIÈRES

Collection Method

Likely compiled from official prefectural classification and decrees as mandated by French law.

Freshness

Last updated 2021-09-03 00:00:00

Geography

Maine-et-Loire department, France