Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Integrated Public Transport Enhancement
- Dimension
- Economy
- Criteria
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- Local employment creation
- Time Frame
- 15
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- Increased reliability and frequency of public transport would encourage more people to utilize these services, leading to job creation in the transport sector, particularly in maintenance, operations, and technology development. Additionally, less congestion may lead to improved productivity for local businesses and increased attractiveness for new investments.
- NegativeImpact
- The reliance on improved public transport may not be enough to reduce congestion effectively if public acceptance or investment in infrastructure development fails. Long-term, if there are insufficient riders or if users face constant transit disruptions, it may hinder job growth and economic dynamism in urban centers.
- Description
- The proposed Integrated Public Transport Enhancement program aims to reduce congestion along the A1 motorway by improving public transport options. While it attempts to address the traffic bottleneck issue, it may not be sufficient to generate a lasting solution for the growing congestion. Compared to alternatives such as Smart Traffic Management Systems or dynamic toll pricing, which have the potential to enact more immediate positive changes, this initiative could appear ineffective if it cannot entice commuters away from their personal vehicles. Furthermore, the success of this alternative depends heavily on both the public's willingness to shift from cars to public transport and the adequacy of the improvements in public transport reliability and capacity.