Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Dynamic Toll Pricing Model
- Dimension
- Energy
- Criteria
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- Emissions reduction potential
- Time Frame
- 10
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The implementation of dynamic toll pricing can lead to a significant reduction in peak-hour traffic congestion, translating to decreased emissions from idling vehicles. By discouraging unnecessary travel during peak hours, it reinforces a shift towards more sustainable transport options, and it encourages a culture of carpooling and public transportation use, contributing positively to the environment.
- NegativeImpact
- Dynamic toll pricing could disproportionately affect lower-income workers who may have limited flexibility in their travel schedules. If not managed properly, it could result in higher transportation costs for these groups, further exacerbating social inequality. Additionally, a reliance on technology for real-time updates could lead to issues of accessibility for those less tech-savvy.
- Description
- The dynamic toll pricing model, while innovative, focuses on a short-term solution that may not address the larger systemic issues related to transportation infrastructure in Switzerland. It risks creating a digital divide and may only serve as a temporary fix rather than fostering long-term behavioral changes that align with the broader goals of emissions reduction and sustainable transport systems. Compared to other alternatives like incentivized carpooling or enhancing public transport, which may provide more holistic solutions with lasting impacts, dynamic toll pricing ranks lower in terms of contribution to clearing tangible assets for future generations.