Noise maps

On Jan. 24, 2023, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted the 2021 EU Maps Maps. These Maps show how much noise there is in a place. They include noise from road traffic, trains and industry. The Maps show how much noise there is on a building. For example, houses, schools, hospitals and nursing homes.  

The Maps are there to inform residents

People living in a city are bound to encounter noise from road traffic, trains or industry. The Maps inform residents about the amount of noise at different places in the city. This is done in exactly the same way for all countries in the European Union. This is because it is mandatory.
Different colors indicate how much noise there is in a certain area, or on a certain building. The Map shows how much noise there is on average throughout the day. The Map shows how much noise there is at night. 

Municipality uses Maps for action plan

The municipality uses the data on the noise maps to create an action plan.
This will be ready in the course of 2024. The plan will state what measures the municipality wants to take against noise from road traffic in particular. And the effect the municipality expects these measures to have.

You can view the Maps

Would you like to view the Maps ? For example, to look up the amount of noise around your own home? Then you can do so online starting Feb. 1, 2023. To do so, go to the website of Icinity

The Maps will also be at the Information Desk in the City Office for six weeks starting February 1, 2023. After these six weeks, you must first make a Make an appointment appointment if you want to see the Maps . 

Unfortunately, due to a different method of calculation, the 2021 Maps are not comparable to the 2016 and 2011 Maps .
 

Let us know if something is wrong

The noise maps are only there to inform residents. Therefore, you cannot object to or appeal the Maps. However, you can let us know if you think something is not right on the Maps. Or if you think data is missing. Please send an e-mail to gemeentehuis@kerkrade.nl or call the Environment and Building Department at 14 045.

We use this information in creating the action plan.