Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Green Freight Corridor Initiative
- Dimension
- Environment
- Criteria
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- Reduction of CO2 emissions
- Time Frame
- 10
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The Green Freight Corridor Initiative can lead to a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions from freight transport on the A1 motorway, promoting cleaner air quality in urban areas over the next decade. It encourages innovation in electric vehicle technology and freight optimization, potentially establishing Switzerland as a leader in sustainable logistics. This will result in both environmental benefits and economic opportunities in green technology sectors, creating assets for future generations.
- NegativeImpact
- This initiative may inadvertently marginalize traditional freight operators unable to transition to electric trucks, leading to job losses in the short term. Furthermore, reliance on technology and new infrastructure could result in increased costs for businesses and taxpayers. If not managed correctly, there may be a risk of congestion spillover effects if freight traffic is redirected to other non-corridor routes, exacerbating issues in those areas.
- Description
- While the Green Freight Corridor Initiative presents a unique opportunity to address congestion and emissions specifically from heavy goods vehicles, it does not sufficiently tackle the overall transportation issues along the A1 motorway. Other alternatives, such as Integrated Public Transport Enhancement and Smart Traffic Management Systems (STMS), offer more comprehensive approaches to improving transportation efficiency, reducing congestion across all vehicle types, and leading to a more significant net positive impact. As a result, this initiative ranks lower due to its limited scope and potential negative fallout for future generations.