Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Integrated Public Transport Enhancement
- Dimension
- Infrastructure
- Criteria
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- Time Frame
- 5
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- By enhancing public transport systems, there will be a significant reduction in private vehicle dependency, leading to lower maintenance costs on road infrastructure and better air quality overall. Future generations stand to benefit from a more sustainable transport ecosystem that prioritizes public transport over cars, reducing the strain on existing infrastructure.
- NegativeImpact
- The initiative may inadvertently neglect immediate congestion issues during its initial phase, potentially maintaining or increasing congestion levels in the short term. Furthermore, if public engagement and support are lacking, the expected modal shift to public transport may not materialize, resulting in wasted investments and ongoing traffic problems for future generations.
- Description
- While the Integrated Public Transport Enhancement program seeks to address long-term sustainable transport needs, it risks failing by overlooking the urgency of current congestion issues and relying heavily on public behavioral changes that can be unpredictable. Compared to other alternatives like Smart Traffic Management Systems which promise more immediate and measurable results, this initiative might not yield substantial short-term benefits or create significant assets for future generations.