Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Dynamic Toll Pricing for Congestion Management
- Dimension
- Environment
- Criteria
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- Air pollution (emissions)
- Time Frame
- 10
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- Dynamic toll pricing could incentivize off-peak travel, potentially resulting in significantly lower congestion on the A1 motorway. This would lead to reduced vehicle emissions and better air quality for communities along the corridor. It may also contribute to shifting public perception towards valuing sustainable transport options, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility in future generations.
- NegativeImpact
- However, dynamic toll pricing might disproportionately affect lower-income workers who cannot afford to pay higher tolls during peak hours, resulting in increased financial burdens and social inequality. Moreover, it could lead to induced demand, where additional trips are taken because of improved congestion, which can ironically lead to higher overall emissions. This approach does not directly create new sustainable public transport options.
- Description
- Evaluating the dynamic toll pricing alternative against others, it emerges as a less favorable option due to socioeconomic implications and potential continued reliance on private vehicle use. Although it addresses congestion, it does not significantly invest in or incentivize sustainable long-term transport infrastructure. Compared to alternatives like integrated public transport enhancement and green freight initiatives that create lasting public assets, dynamic toll pricing may not contribute effectively to tackling air pollution or improving the overall transport system sustainably.