Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Implement Smart Traffic Management Systems (STMS)
- Dimension
- Infrastructure
- Criteria
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- Resilience to climate risks
- Time Frame
- 5
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The implementation of Smart Traffic Management Systems (STMS) has the potential to significantly enhance the efficiency of traffic flow on the A1 motorway, leading to shorter travel times, reduced emissions, and improved air quality. This could create a reliable transport network that future generations can depend on, promoting sustainable mobility and encouraging a shift towards smarter living environments. Additionally, the use of technology and data analytics can pave the way for future innovations in infrastructure management.
- NegativeImpact
- The reliance on STMS may lead to neglect of necessary physical infrastructure improvements, as government and stakeholders may prioritize technology over critical upkeep and expansion of roadways. There is also a risk that these systems could malfunction or be subject to cyberattacks, leading to greater disruptions in traffic flow and potential safety hazards. Furthermore, a failure to address the root causes of congestion, such as urban sprawl and increasing vehicle numbers, may perpetuate the problem.
- Description
- While Smart Traffic Management Systems offer a modernized approach to traffic congestion, they may ultimately prove inadequate for the long-term needs of Switzerland’s transportation infrastructure. By prioritizing a technology-driven solution over physical infrastructure improvements, future generations may inherit a system that only superficially addresses current issues without creating lasting resilience against climate risks or congestion. Other alternatives such as Integrated Public Transport Enhancement or congestion pricing may provide a more comprehensive approach to achieving sustainable transport goals.