Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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Swiss Roads Initiative
- Alternative
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Dynamic Toll Pricing for Congestion Management
- Dimension
- Infrastructure
- Criteria
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- Resilience to climate risks
- Time Frame
- 5
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- This alternative encourages off-peak travel, leading to reduced traffic congestion and improved air quality. It can create a change in driving behavior and promote the use of existing infrastructure more efficiently, potentially encouraging further innovations in traffic management. The revenue generated can fund future sustainable transport projects, thereby establishing a legacy of better transport policies for future generations.
- NegativeImpact
- Dynamic toll pricing can disproportionately impact lower-income commuters who may not have flexible schedules or the ability to adjust their travel times. Additionally, it may not address the underlying issues driving congestion, such as urban sprawl or insufficient public transport options, thereby perpetuating reliance on cars. Over time, it might lead to an increase in resentment towards toll systems, potentially fostering public resistance against future infrastructure enhancements.
- Description
- While the Dynamic Toll Pricing Model aims to mitigate congestion on the A1 motorway through real-time adjustments to toll fees, the potential pitfalls include a lack of accessibility for all socioeconomic groups, a failure to penetrate deeper traffic issues, and possible public backlash. Other alternatives offer a more holistic approach to infrastructure resilience and climate risks, such as smart traffic management systems or integrated public transport enhancement. This analysis shows that while the dynamic pricing may provide some short-term congestion relief, it does not create long-term positive assets for future generations in comparison to other policies.