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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- Reduction of CO2 emissions
- Time Frame
- 10
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The A1 Bicycle and Micro-Mobility Promotion Initiative could lead to a fundamental shift in urban mobility in Switzerland, effectively reducing reliance on motorized transport and significantly lowering CO2 emissions. By promoting cycling and micro-mobility solutions, future generations will benefit from improved air quality, safer streets, and a healthier population. The investment in cycling infrastructure will foster a culture of non-motorized transport, setting a precedent for sustainable urban planning.
- NegativeImpact
- Conversely, this initiative could fail to attract the expected number of users, particularly if cycling infrastructure is perceived as inadequate or unsafe. If the initiative doesn't address the needs of low-income residents who might not afford bikes or e-scooters, this could exacerbate transport inequities. Additionally, there might be resistance from existing motor vehicle users, leading to potential backlash and hindering progress toward broader acceptance of micro-mobility solutions.
- Description
- Overall, while the A1 Bicycle and Micro-Mobility Promotion Initiative presents a forward-thinking alternative to expanding the A1 motorway, it has significant flaws that may limit its effectiveness. Challenges such as implementation delays, lack of public acceptance, and inadequate infrastructure development point to the possibility of this approach failing to generate the desired outcomes in CO2 emissions reductions and traffic congestion alleviation. In comparison to other alternatives like Smart Traffic Management Systems or Integrated Public Transport Enhancement, this initiative appears less robust, especially given the existing congestion problems.