Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Dynamic Toll Pricing for Congestion Management
- Dimension
- Economy
- Criteria
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- Local employment creation
- Time Frame
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- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- Dynamic toll pricing can stimulate job creation in the traffic management and software development sectors as demand for real-time data analytics and pricing systems increases. It can also lead to higher public revenue from tolls, which could be reinvested into public transportation infrastructure, further supporting local jobs and the economy.
- NegativeImpact
- Dynamic toll pricing could disproportionately affect lower-income workers who might not have the flexibility to adjust their travel times or may struggle with unexpected surcharge costs. Additionally, it does not improve the overall capacity of the motorway, which may result in prolonged congestion, continuing negative impacts on air quality and local businesses relying on efficient transport.
- Description
- The dynamic toll pricing model for the A1 motorway represents a shift in strategy aimed at managing congestion but fails to address the underlying issues of inadequate infrastructure and reliance on roadway expansion. While aiming to reduce peak-time congestion, there’s a significant risk of exacerbating socio-economic disparities, particularly affecting lower-income workers who might face increased travel costs without guaranteed improvements in journey times or overall traffic conditions. Compared to other alternatives like Smart Traffic Management Systems and Public Transport Enhancements, this approach ranks poorly as it primarily maneuvers existing flow without promoting substantial long-term improvements in local employment opportunities or environmental health.