Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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A1 Bicycle and Micro-Mobility Promotion Initiative
- Dimension
- Environment
- Criteria
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- Air pollution (emissions)
- Time Frame
- 0
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- Promoting non-motorized transport like bicycles and e-scooters can lead to long-term health benefits for residents due to increased physical activity and reduced air pollution. Encouraging a shift from motorized vehicles to non-motorized options can inspire a cultural shift toward sustainable transportation and create a long-lasting infrastructure that supports healthier urban living.
- NegativeImpact
- The initiative may face significant failures in infrastructure development due to lack of funding, political commitment, or public acceptance. Additionally, the short-term reduction in emissions might not offset the continued reliance on motor vehicles, among sectors that struggle with adaptation to non-motorized transport. Furthermore, it might cause vehicular congestion during the transition period, confusing existing commuters while the new systems are implemented.
- Description
- The A1 Bicycle and Micro-Mobility Promotion Initiative, while potentially beneficial, lacks comprehensive infrastructure and immediate feasibility in reducing congestion relative to the existing alternatives. With substantial traffic already congesting the A1, immediate large-scale initiatives like Smart Traffic Management Systems or Integrated Public Transport Enhancement could garner quicker and more significant improvements to air quality and reduce emissions while addressing the congestion issue more effectively. This alternative might create some assets through improved urban conditions in the long run, but short-term economic and societal issues could overshadow these benefits.