Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Implement Smart Traffic Management Systems (STMS)
- Dimension
- Environment
- Criteria
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- Reduction of CO2 emissions
- Time Frame
- 0
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The Smart Traffic Management System (STMS) can lead to decreased traffic congestion and reduced vehicle emissions, creating a healthier urban environment for future generations. By improving traffic flow and minimizing idling, there is potential for significant reductions in CO2 emissions, which would directly benefit air quality and public health in the long term. Further, the cost-effectiveness of STMS compared to physical expansions allows for better investment of public funds into other environmental initiatives, contributing positively to sustainable urban development.
- NegativeImpact
- Despite the potential benefits, reliance on technology like STMS can lead to increased emissions if the technology fails or is not implemented effectively. The initial focus on managing traffic may detract from investing in more sustainable transportation alternatives (such as public transit or biking), potentially perpetuating car dependency and associated emissions in the long run. Furthermore, over-reliance on technology may create disparities where some socioeconomic groups without access to smart technology may face increased travel difficulties, impacting equity in transport systems.
- Description
- The Smart Traffic Management System offers a potentially effective short-term solution to mitigate traffic congestion on the A1 motorway, enhancing efficiency and minimizing emissions. However, the alternative still presents risks associated with over-reliance on technology and may not adequately address longer-term needs for sustainable transportation options. Compared to the other alternatives, STMS ranks favorably due to its lower implementation cost and immediate benefits but fails to address deeper systemic issues like car reliance and infrastructure development for future mobility needs.