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
- 15
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The adoption of a Dynamic Toll Pricing Model is likely to incentivize smart routing choices that lead to reduced traffic congestion. Over time, this could result in a cultural shift towards more sustainable commuting practices. With decreased congestion, there may also be a direct reduction in CO2 emissions, potentially leading to improved air quality and public health outcomes for future generations.
- NegativeImpact
- The focus on toll pricing may disproportionately affect lower-income workers who cannot adjust their travel patterns. The financial burden of tolls could lead to social inequality issues, as this group may face higher commuting costs without significant improvements in service availability. Further, if the toll revenues are not efficiently reinvested into further environmental improvements, this could perpetuate a cycle of congestion for future generations.
- Description
- While the Dynamic Toll Pricing Model demonstrates potential for immediate congestion relief, its long-term sustainability is questionable, especially if it leads to increased inequities among workers and does not comprehensively contribute to necessary infrastructure improvements or alternative transport options. This could result in future generations facing higher commuting costs while still experiencing inadequate public transport solutions. Compared to other alternatives, this approach fails to create significant, sustainable assets for future generations and instead risks accumulating social and environmental debts.