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
- 30
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The A1 Bicycle and Micro-Mobility Promotion Initiative could catalyze a shift in local employment dynamics, creating jobs in the cycling infrastructure sector, e-scooter programs, and related micro-mobility services. This initiative would foster a culture of sustainable transport, potentially paving the way for a greener economy and generating skilled jobs in green technologies and public health fields.
- NegativeImpact
- While promoting cycling and micro-mobility put forward significant benefits, there is a risk that an overemphasis on non-motorized transportation could undermine the existing workforce dependent on the automobile industry and related sectors. If not carefully integrated, this alternative may inadvertently create job displacement in traditional transportation sectors, contributing to economic instability.
- Description
- The A1 Bicycle and Micro-Mobility Promotion Initiative is an important alternative for local employment and long-term sustainability; however, its impact is limited when compared to other evaluated options. The challenges lie in its scalability and the necessity for radical changes in commuting culture that may not materialize to the necessary extent within the outlined timeframe of 30 years. In particular, it runs the risk of failing to properly address the needs of all commuters along the A1 motorway, specifically those requiring motorized transport. While it promotes a positive social message of sustainability, its singular focus could detract from comprehensive economic policies that consider the broader transportation ecosystem.