Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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A1 Bicycle and Micro-Mobility Promotion Initiative
- Dimension
- Infrastructure
- Criteria
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- Time Frame
- 10
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The integration of non-motorized transport options could lead to healthier lifestyles, reduced traffic congestion, and cleaner urban environments. Future generations may inherit a more sustainable transport network, enhancing quality of life and reducing health-related costs associated with air pollution and sedentary lifestyles.
- NegativeImpact
- Should the initiative fail to significantly reduce reliance on motor vehicles, it could exacerbate the existing infrastructure strain during peak times. Insufficient uptake of cycling and micro-mobility options could lead to wasted resources, making future investments less effective and potentially increasing urban sprawl as cities expand in response to congestion.
- Description
- The A1 Bicycle and Micro-Mobility Promotion Initiative, while aiming to transition towards sustainable transport, may not adequately address the immediate congestion issues along the A1 motorway. Factors like infrastructure readiness, public willingness, safety concerns, and cycling culture variability across different regions could hinder its overall effectiveness. In comparison to other alternatives, like Smart Traffic Management Systems or Integrated Public Transport Enhancement, this initiative may not provide immediate relief to congestion problems or create substantial long-term assets for future generations.