Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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A1 Bicycle and Micro-Mobility Promotion Initiative
- Dimension
- Economy
- Criteria
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- Local employment creation
- Time Frame
- 10
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The initiative is likely to foster a vibrant cycling culture and enhance micro-mobility, leading to healthier populations, reduced healthcare costs, and increased local employment in bike-related sectors (maintenance, transportation services). This could create a more sustainable, pedestrian-friendly urban environment which is attractive for future investments and residents.
- NegativeImpact
- This alternative may lead to increased reliance on cycling infrastructure that, if inadequately funded or maintained, could turn into a liability. Without the commitment to ensure safe and accessible pathways, the initiative may inadvertently encourage accidents or discourage potential users. Additionally, it could detract attention and funding from improvements in public transport systems, limiting their development and reinforcing dependency on private vehicles.
- Description
- While promoting bicycle use and micro-mobility seems beneficial at a glance, the initiative risks underperforming against more comprehensive approaches that address the root causes of congestion more holistically. Additionally, without clear incentives and accountability measures, the lack of user engagement may stymie its effectiveness, leading to a backlash against further investments in alternative transport.