Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Dynamic Toll Pricing Model
- Dimension
- Infrastructure
- Criteria
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- Project timeline reliability
- Time Frame
- 30
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- Implementing the Dynamic Toll Pricing Model could lead to a significant decrease in traffic congestion on the A1 motorway, creating a more efficient transportation network for future generations. This model may promote a cultural shift towards alternative travel behaviors, thereby fostering sustainable transport practices and contributing to cleaner air and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The revenues generated from tolls could also be reinvested into public transport and road maintenance, providing long-term benefits to society.
- NegativeImpact
- Over-reliance on a toll-based system may create financial burdens on lower-income workers who rely on the A1 for commuting. If toll prices increase significantly during peak hours, it could effectively limit access to essential transport for these workers, exacerbating social inequalities. Additionally, if technological deployments fail to keep up with demand or malfunction, it could lead to a public backlash against the system, undermining its effectiveness and acceptance over time.
- Description
- The Dynamic Toll Pricing Model aims to address congestion on the A1 motorway but carries significant risks. Its reliance on technology may lead to inequitable access and potential failures in implementation, which could harm rather than help future generations. While evidence suggests it can reduce congestion, the associated socioeconomic disparities create doubts about its positive enduring impact. Compared to other alternatives, such as Integrated Public Transport Enhancement and Smart Traffic Management Systems, it appears less favorable, revealing a need for a balanced approach to infrastructure development that considers broad accessibility alongside innovation.