Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Green Freight Corridor Initiative
- Dimension
- Economy
- Criteria
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- Local employment creation
- Time Frame
- 0
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The Green Freight Corridor Initiative can stimulate local job creation in green technology sectors and foster investment in electric truck manufacturing, potentially resulting in significant economic benefits and a more sustainable transport sector. This initiative's focus on sustainability aligns with global trends, potentially positioning Switzerland as a leader in green logistics.
- NegativeImpact
- The initiative may face resistance from existing freight operators who are not ready or willing to invest in electric vehicles, potentially disrupting current employment and incurring economic losses in the short term. Additionally, the reliance on technology and infrastructure upgrades may result in increased costs for businesses, ultimately impacting employment if companies cannot adapt.
- Description
- The Green Freight Corridor Initiative aims to minimize congestion and emissions from heavy goods vehicles on the A1 motorway by promoting electric trucks and green lanes. However, it is likely to fail due to insufficient infrastructure, the high cost of transitioning to electric fleets for many freight operators, and prolonged adaptation periods. Compared to alternatives like Smart Traffic Management and Integrated Public Transport Enhancement, this initiative does not deliver immediate, substantial improvements for the majority of the worker class, especially in the short term (0 years). Although it addresses a crucial aspect of congestion, its lengthy adoption phase and financial implications for freight businesses may outweigh its benefits—hence a low score for immediate impact on future generations.