Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Congestion Pricing and Incentives for Carpooling
- Dimension
- Economy
- Criteria
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- Local employment creation
- Time Frame
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- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- Implementing congestion pricing can lead to increased public transport funding, which may ultimately create more jobs in the transport sector. Additionally, if carpooling incentives are successful, this could foster a shift towards shared mobility solutions that encourage local entrepreneurship in ride-sharing applications and services, further boosting local employment.
- NegativeImpact
- There may be backlash from commuters who are reluctant to pay for congestion pricing, potentially leading to decreased public approval and reduced economic activity in sectors linked to driving. If the congestion pricing does not effectively curb usage, the funding for public transport may not meet anticipated projections, leading to economic disincentives and loss of jobs in transport and service sectors.
- Description
- While congestion pricing is a viable approach to manage traffic on the A1 motorway, it predominantly focuses on creating a funding mechanism for public transport, which may not directly target or create immediate employment in the local economy. The reliance on pricing may alienate low-income drivers, potentially exacerbating social inequities. Compared to alternatives like Integrated Public Transport Enhancement and Smart Traffic Management Systems, which promise broader engagement and job creation within existing frameworks, congestion pricing alone does not present a comprehensive or favorable long-term solution for employment generation.