Dutch Noise Abatement Initiatives
EEB Noise Working Group
Miriam Weber (Board member NSG) Erik Roelofsen (Managing director NSG)
26th May 2011
NSG in short
Founded 41 years ago in March 1970 Main aim noise abatement through:
– Influencing national policy (implementation) – Influencing public opinion, through communication
and education – Public support via helpdesk
Board, bureau and advisory committee Financed by sponsors, donations and
subsidies
NSG: Main activities
NSG seminar (annual) Thematic workshops (4/year) Documentation: brochures, journal, website
(www.nsg.nl in Dutch) Helpdesk and expert advise
Priority on traffic noise, neighbour noise and recreational noise
Some ‘numbers’
100 participants at thematic NSG workshops 150 – 200 participants at annual NSG
seminar 1200 donors 300 - 400 questions at helpdesk, of which
75% on neighbour noise Twice a year newsletter
Initiatives in 2010 - 2011
Promotion of e-scooter Promotion of quiet tyres
– www.kiesdenieuweband.nl Expert in TV programme “The driving judge”
E-scooter (2010 and 2011)
Pilot in the city of Den Haag - 5 weeks test driving - Over a 40 participants - 2 winners by movie - 2 winners by voters
- Now in Zaanstad and in autumn in 4 new Cities
Activities foreseen in 2011
Participate in Innovation Programme Noise in Urban Areas
FAQs on website Contest for the most Noise friendy city
Innovation Programme Noise (2011)
Initiative of Min. of Transport & Environment Promotion of traffic noise abatement through
low noise surfaces, silent tyres, electric vehicles
Promotion of good acoustic quality in urban planning Through: information dissemination, pilot projects, helpdek and guidance
Thank you for your attention
Miriam Weber Board member [email protected]
Erik Roelofsen Managing director [email protected]