Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Dynamic Toll Pricing Model
- Dimension
- Environment
- Criteria
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- Air pollution (emissions)
- Time Frame
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- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- Implementing Dynamic Toll Pricing could lead to a significant reduction in traffic congestion, subsequently decreasing air pollution levels. As a result, this could contribute to improved health outcomes for future generations by minimizing exposure to harmful emissions, which are linked to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
- NegativeImpact
- A potential negative impact is that variable toll rates might disproportionately affect lower-income workers, leading to increased inequality in transport access. This could create socio-economic barriers, as those who cannot afford the higher tolls may be forced to seek alternative routes, potentially worsening congestion and pollution in other areas, without addressing the root issues of air quality more comprehensively.
- Description
- The Dynamic Toll Pricing Model may reduce congestion based on studies from cities like Stockholm and London; however, it risks creating socio-economic divides. The reliance on price adjustments to manage traffic behavior doesn’t inherently promote long-term sustainable transportation solutions. Compared to other alternatives like Smart Traffic Management Systems or Integrated Public Transport Enhancement, the Dynamic Toll Pricing approach might not effectively address emissions reduction comprehensively, nor does it create long-lasting assets for the future. It introduces a financial burden for some commuters while potentially failing to significantly alter traffic patterns across the board.