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[Invitation to Webinar on 31 Jan 2024] Webinar on Application of GIS Assessment Tool for Road Traffic Noise Assessment Method Hong Kong

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Dear Members,

Webinar on Application of GIS Assessment Tool for
 Road Traffic Noise Assessment Method Hong Kong

We're excited to invite you to a webinar on the "Application of GIS Assessment Tool for Road Traffic Noise Assessment Method Hong Kong" organized by HKIQEP and co-organized by HKIOA and HKIEIA.
 
 Event Details:

• Date: January 31, 2024
• Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Q & A included)
• Venue: Zoom Webinar
• Co-organizers: HKIOA and HKIEIA
• Registration: https://form.jotform.com/233610804102441

 Introduction:
 Road traffic noise is a prevalent environmental concern in Hong Kong. The unique and compact urban settings of Hong Kong, including the densely located high-rise buildings, roadside barriers and enclosures, flyover structures, extensive use of Low Noise Road Surfacing materials and innovative noise mitigation design (e.g. acoustic windows, balconies), have imposed specific challenges for evaluation of road traffic noise using computation modelling, which has to be employed for assessment of road traffic noise impact in various planning studies such as Noise Impact Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment studies, Strategic Environmental Assessment studies, etc.

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) initiated a study to review the road traffic noise assessment methodologies adopted in mainland China, U.K., U.S. and Europe, and recommended a methodology
 “Road Traffic Noise Assessment Method Hong Kong (RONOSS-HK)” (https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/sites/default/files/epd/english/environmentinhk/noise/guide_ref/files/ronoss.pdf) for modelling the aforementioned complicated situations for Hong Kong. The study will also adopt Geographic Information Systems (GIS) platforms for utilization of GIS data readily available in EPD’s Central Environmental Database (CED) and other information in public domain for accurate road traffic noise prediction. The subject webinar provides an introduction to the assessment methodology and the assessment tool.
 
 Speakers:

• Mr. Chris Kwun-ting KWOK, Senior Environmental Protection Officer, EPD
• Mr. Vince Ho-kun MAK, Environmental Protection Officer, EPD

To reserve your spot at this insightful webinar, kindly register through the following link: https://form.jotform.com/233610804102441
 
 Feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues who might find this topic relevant and beneficial. We look forward to your active participation in this discussion addressing a crucial aspect of our environmental landscape.
 Should you have any inquiries or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at activities@hkiqep.org.
 
 Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you at the webinar.
 
 Best regards,

Administrator

HKIOA