Latest ETC Reports (included in homepage)

The Environmental Noise Directive (END, Directive 2002/49/EC) sets legally binding obligations for reduction and management of environmental noise. Based upon noise mapping results, action plans have to be drawn up for major transport sources and the largest urban areas. However, the specific types of measures included in these action plans are decided at Member State level. This report provides an overview of the reported noise action plans up to April 2019, and the type of measures implemented to reduce environmental noise.

This report analyses changes in population exposure to noise in agglomerations, in major roads, major rails and major airports under the Environmental Noise Directive for which data is available and completed in 2012 and 2017, up to 1st of January 2019.

This report assess the available (potential) quiet areas in European cities and their accessibility. Information was obtained in two ways. The EEA Eionet network was activated and noise experts representing countries, regions and cities, were asked to complete an online questionnaire. In parallel, an analysis of availability and accessibility of quiet areas was undertaken using a combined spatial assessment of noise exposure and land use and land cover data for selected European cities.