Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Incentivized Carpooling Programs
- Dimension
- Environment
- Criteria
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- Reduction of CO2 emissions
- Time Frame
- 10
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- If successful, carpooling programs can significantly reduce daily traffic congestion and associated CO2 emissions, leading to improved air quality and a healthier environment for future generations. With fewer cars on the road, there can be a long-term cultural shift towards more sustainable commuting practices, potentially inspiring future transport policies.
- NegativeImpact
- Carpooling programs might experience low participation rates due to a lack of awareness or difficulty matching commuters. This could lead to underutilization of the app, resulting in continued congestion and CO2 emissions without tangible improvements in transport efficiency, thereby contributing to an environmental debt for future generations if not addressed adequately.
- Description
- While the carpooling initiative presents a promising method for reducing congestion and CO2 emissions, it relies heavily on the participation of the workforce. The risk of limited uptake and ineffective matchmaking reduces the potential benefits of this alternative. Additionally, the initiative's reliance on a singular approach fails to address the complexity of transport issues along the A1 motorway. When compared to other alternatives like Smart Traffic Management Systems or Integrated Public Transport Enhancement, which offer systemic improvements and tangible assets for future generations, carpooling programs fall short.