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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- Time Frame
- 15
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The implementation of STMS can lead to a significant decrease in road congestion and improved traffic flow across the A1 motorway, resulting in better air quality, shorter travel times, and less reliance on physical infrastructure expansion that often disrupts local ecosystems. This could promote a culture of sustainability and responsible resource use among future generations.
- NegativeImpact
- While STMS may optimize traffic flow, it could also lead to an increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) as drivers might be encouraged to take longer routes, potentially offsetting congestion benefits and increasing pollution and wear on existing roads. Additionally, reliance on technology could create a disparity between those who can adapt versus those who cannot, negatively impacting social equity.
- Description
- Although Smart Traffic Management Systems (STMS) present innovative solutions, they lack the ability to address the underlying problem of over-dependence on cars. Our analysis indicates that while STMS has potential benefits, these may be outweighed by its reliance on technology, which may not universally suit all user groups. Furthermore, investment in STMS does not guarantee improvements in traffic culture or significantly contribute to sustainable practices, leaving future generations burdened with inadequacies in transport systems that do not reflect contemporary mobility needs.