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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- Reduction of CO2 emissions
- Time Frame
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- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The dynamic toll pricing model may lead to a reduction in traffic congestion, thereby decreasing CO2 emissions from road traffic. If successfully implemented, it could promote sustainable commuting behaviors, creating a cultural shift towards more environmentally friendly transport options and potentially leading to lower emissions in the long-term.
- NegativeImpact
- The implementation of dynamic toll pricing could disproportionately affect lower-income workers who may not have the flexibility to change their commuting times or routes. This could result in increased economic disparity and resentment towards the pricing system, ultimately leading to a backlash that compromises its effectiveness.
- Description
- While dynamic toll pricing presents a strategic approach to managing congestion, it relies heavily on behavioral change, which may not be effectively achieved if drivers are resistant to the tolls or if they are economically disadvantaged. Additionally, there is a risk that revenue generated may not be reinvested into alternative transport systems, potentially undermining its intended impact on reducing emissions and improving transport efficiency. Compared to alternatives like Integrated Public Transport Enhancement or Smart Traffic Management Systems, which promise more substantial and equitable long-term benefits, the dynamic toll pricing model lacks robustness. Therefore, while it could show some improvement in addressing current congestion issues, its negative socioeconomic implications and reliance on user behavior render it a less favorable option for both current implementation and future legacy.