New noise abatement plan prepared in Espoo
The cities of Espoo and Kauniainen have finalised their proposal for the new noise abatement action plan. The plan sets out measures for improving the effectiveness of noise abatement as well as long-term goals. City residents now have the opportunity to express their opinions on the plan.
Plan introduces measures for reducing traffic noise and exposure to it
Traffic noise and the number of Espoo residents exposed to it were investigated in 2022 by means of a noise survey conducted in accordance with the Environmental Noise Directive. According to the survey, one quarter of Espoo residents live in areas where they are exposed to traffic noise. In order to reduce the number of residents exposed to noise, a noise abatement action plan has been prepared for the upcoming five-year period. Measures have been sought to curb noise nuisance caused by the busiest roads and streets. The proposed noise abatement measures include land-use planning, noise barriers and buffer zones.
Noise abatement is an essential part of city planning, and it is carried out in cooperation with city residents. They participated in the preparation of the noise abatement action plan through a resident survey. Their replies were utilised when preparing the plan.
City residents are welcome to comment on the noise abatement plan
Espoo residents have the opportunity to express their views on the draft plan. Your opinions will help us plan and finalise the noise abatement action plan.
The draft version of the noise abatement action plan is available on the City of Espoo website. The previously completed noise survey is also available on the website as background material. The draft version of the action plan is also available in the City of Espoo’s Urban Environment customer service office (Tekniikantie 15, 2nd floor, Mon–Fri 8.00–15.30) untill 28.3.2024.
You can submit your opinions on the draft plan by e-mail to kirjaamo@espoo.fi or by post to the City of Espoo Registry Office, P.O. Box 1, 02070 City of Espoo. Residents may submit their opinions on the draft plan until 28.3.2024. Please mark your opinion with the record number 3774/11.01.04/2023.
For more information about the plan, please contact Maria Favorin, Environmental Inspector, tel. +358 43 8272259, forename.surname@espoo.fi.
Information on noise and noise abatement in Espoo is available on the city’s noise abatement website.