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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- Air pollution (emissions)
- Time Frame
- 15
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The Green Freight Corridor Initiative can lead to a notable reduction in urban congestion and improve air quality by decreasing heavy-duty vehicle emissions. It can also spur innovation in the electric vehicle sector and related jobs, creating a sustainable transportation model that benefits future generations.
- NegativeImpact
- Should the initiative fail to gain traction among freight operators or lack adequate infrastructure support for electric vehicles, there could be an exacerbation of traffic issues and pollution levels, as infrastructure projects (like highway expansions) may still proceed, leading to more harm than good.
- Description
- The Green Freight Corridor Initiative may not effectively address the complex problem of congestion and emissions on the A1 motorway compared to alternatives like Smart Traffic Management Systems or Integrated Public Transport Enhancement. This alternative puts a heavy reliance on the adoption of electric vehicles by the freight sector, which may not be fully realized in the next 15 years due to existing market inertia, infrastructure inadequacies, and potential resistance from industries. Additionally, if electric heavy-duty trucks do not provide sufficient capacity or if the adoption rate is lower than expected, the anticipated reduction in congestion may not materialize, leading to minimal improvements or even regression in transport efficiency and environmental pollution.