Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Dynamic Toll Pricing Model
- Dimension
- Infrastructure
- Criteria
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- Time Frame
- 5
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- Implementing Dynamic Toll Pricing could lead to better traffic management, allowing for smoother travel and reduced wear on infrastructure, ultimately decreasing long-term maintenance costs. This could bolster investment in other public transport systems and incentivize a shift towards more sustainable commuting habits for future generations.
- NegativeImpact
- However, the potential for increased operational costs, technical failures, and inequitable toll costs could adversely affect low-income drivers, leading to greater congestion in non-toll routes as people seek to avoid fees. This strategy may inadvertently widen the socio-economic gap, creating long-term accessibility issues for future generations.
- Description
- The Dynamic Toll Pricing Model has valuable components, like improving traffic flow, but ultimately could lead to increased costs for vulnerable populations without sufficient alternatives, fostering resentment and negative traffic behavior. Compared to alternatives that emphasize integrated public transport enhancement and smart traffic management that build real assets for the future, this plan lacks a robust framework to ensure equitable access and long-term sustainability.