Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Dynamic Toll Pricing Model
- Dimension
- Economy
- Criteria
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- Local employment creation
- Time Frame
- 15
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The Dynamic Toll Pricing Model can lead to an increase in local employment in related sectors, such as technology, traffic management, and compliance, as enhanced monitoring systems will require skilled professionals. It might also encourage the use of public transport and carpooling, leading to job growth in those areas as well, especially in the context of reduced congestion during peak hours. Additionally, as congestion decreases, there are likely indirect benefits to job creation due to improved access to the job market for workers who rely on the A1 motorway.
- NegativeImpact
- The potential for inequity exists as dynamic toll pricing might disproportionately affect lower-income individuals who cannot afford higher tolls during peak times, leading to increased social stratification. The focus on variable toll rates may disincentivize certain workers from using the corridor altogether, potentially leading to job losses in sectors dependent on lower-income commuters. Furthermore, any disruptions during the initial rollout could lead to temporary job instability.
- Description
- The Dynamic Toll Pricing Model aims to mitigate congestion on the A1 motorway, but it risks exacerbating existing inequalities in access to affordable transportation. This model could discourage lower-income workers from commuting due to financial burdens and may not sufficiently contribute to job creation beyond the immediate regulatory and technological sectors. While there are potential positive outcomes related to technology and efficiency, the overall promise for broad, equitable local employment creation appears limited when compared with other alternatives like Enhanced Integrated Public Transport, which shows a clearer path to job creation and environmental benefits. Thus, while potentially effective in reducing traffic, it lacks substantial long-term benefits for employment and broader economic improvement, earning it a score of 2.