Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Dynamic Toll Pricing for Congestion Management
- Dimension
- Infrastructure
- Criteria
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- Project timeline reliability
- Time Frame
- 10
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The implementation of dynamic toll pricing could lead to an overall more efficient use of the existing motorway infrastructure, resulting in less traffic congestion. This would contribute to decreased emissions and potential improvements in air quality, benefitting future generations. Additionally, funds collected could be reinvested into transport infrastructure and services, creating long-term assets for the community.
- NegativeImpact
- Dynamic toll pricing might disproportionately affect lower-income commuters who may not have the flexibility to travel during off-peak hours. This could exacerbate social inequalities and result in less access to necessary services for some populations. Moreover, if not implemented or managed properly, it could result in a backlash from the public, diminishing trust in policy-makers and a potential decline in overall public confidence in traffic management initiatives.
- Description
- Dynamic toll pricing as a standalone solution might fail due to several reasons: first, it could introduce significant inequities as lower-income commuters may bear the brunt of higher charges; second, if implementation is not paired with effective communication and public engagement, it could lead to public resentment and non-compliance; lastly, competition or alternatives may arise such as taking off-route paths, leading to congestion elsewhere. Although it aims to manage congestion, its potential for creating negative externalities might outweigh direct benefits, leading to a score of 'bad' for impact assessment on future generations, especially compared with holistic approaches like enhanced public transport which directly addresses dependency on cars.