Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Implement Smart Traffic Management Systems (STMS)
- Dimension
- Economy
- Criteria
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- Local employment creation
- Time Frame
- 0
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The implementation of Smart Traffic Management Systems (STMS) could lead to job creation in tech-related fields such as software development, data analysis, and system maintenance, which can have long-term benefits for local employment. Additionally, efficient traffic flow could bolster local businesses as accessibility improves, leading to increased economic activity.
- NegativeImpact
- While STMS are expected to alleviate congestion, they may inadvertently discourage investments in sustainable transport options and public transport employment, perpetuating reliance on cars rather than public transit, which could have long-term detrimental effects on urban employment sectors tied to public transport.
- Description
- After a thorough evaluation of the Smart Traffic Management Systems as an alternative to the proposed expansion of the A1 motorway, it is clear that while the system holds some promise for immediate improvement in traffic conditions, it could ultimately fail to address the broader issues related to long-term congestion management and employment creation. The reliance on technology over infrastructure expansion, while cost-effective, does not adequately tackle the roots of congestion, potentially leading to a stalemate in resolving traffic issues because it does not promote sustainable transport options. It also might lead to a decrease in jobs in sectors dependent on public transport innovation or expansion. Therefore, it ranks poorly in terms of long-term positive impact on employment and economic health compared to other alternatives, scoring a 2 (bad) for both immediate and future assessments.