Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Congestion Pricing and Incentives for Carpooling
- Dimension
- Environment
- Criteria
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- Reduction of CO2 emissions
- Time Frame
- 30
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- Implementing congestion pricing would incentivize more sustainable transportation choices, leading to reduced traffic volume and lower CO2 emissions over time. It can fund public transport enhancements, promoting long-term ecological benefits like improved air quality and potentially inspiring similar policy shifts in other regions.
- NegativeImpact
- Congestion pricing could disproportionately affect lower-income workers who rely on their vehicles for commuting, creating a new barrier to mobility for this population. If not adequately designed, it might lead to increased social inequality and public backlash, undermining trust in governmental initiatives.
- Description
- While congestion pricing has been a successful policy in other cities, its implementation in Switzerland specifically around the A1 motorway might not adequately address the unique socio-economic landscape, leading to failed measures that exacerbate existing inequalities. Further, it might not yield the expected reduction in congestion if drivers bypass congested routes, causing new traffic issues elsewhere. The measured impact on CO2 reduction might be minimal if it is not coupled with strong public transport alternatives or integrated community engagement efforts.