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
- 10
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- Dynamic toll pricing could lead to reduced congestion, which may result in greater economic productivity for the working class. Lower travel times can enhance work-life balance and efficiency, potentially increasing local employment opportunities in those less congested time slots.
- NegativeImpact
- The immediate financial burden of variable tolls may disproportionately affect lower-income workers who rely on commuting during peak hours. If not addressed, this could exacerbate economic inequalities and create frustration leading to public dissent.
- Description
- Dynamic toll pricing aims to reduce congestion but can create significant economic disparities by imposing costs on lower-income workers. Compared to other alternatives, it doesn't generate long-term sustainable assets that support all segments of the economy.