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
- 15
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The A1 Bicycle and Micro-Mobility Promotion Initiative will create a sustainable and healthier urban environment, reducing air pollution levels significantly over time, thereby benefiting public health and enhancing the quality of life for future generations. Infrastructure focused on non-motorized transport fosters community and active transportation options, mitigating dependency on fossil fuel-emitting vehicles.
- NegativeImpact
- The initiative may fail to gain sufficient user adoption, particularly if urban infrastructure is inadequate, leading to a continued reliance on motor vehicles. If the program does not adequately address safety and convenience for cyclists and e-scooter users, it risks exacerbating the existing traffic and pollution problems.
- Description
- While the A1 Bicycle and Micro-Mobility Promotion Initiative aims to reduce congestion and emissions, it faces significant challenges that may lead to a less effective outcome compared to alternatives. Lack of immediate infrastructure improvements could impede widespread adoption, and insufficient support for vehicle integration could ultimately leave emissions levels unchanged for the medium term. Strategies focusing on enhancing existing infrastructure or promoting public transport might lead to better outcomes overall.