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PolicyId Swiss Roads Initiative Train Station Ispra EU AI Act

Alternative Select an alternative Implement Smart Traffic Management Systems (STMS) Integrated Public Transport Enhancement Dynamic Toll Pricing Model Dynamic Toll Pricing for Congestion Management Incentivized Carpooling Programs Congestion Pricing and Incentives for Carpooling Green Freight Corridor Initiative A1 Bicycle and Micro-Mobility Promotion Initiative

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PositiveImpact The dynamic toll pricing strategy, if effectively implemented, can incentivize off-peak travel, leading to a significant reduction in congestion on the A1 motorway. This reduction in congestion could lower CO2 emissions, improve air quality, and promote a culture of more sustainable travel practices, creating long-term environmental benefits. Furthermore, reduced congestion can enhance the quality of life for residents along the motorway, making their journeys quicker and less stressful, contributing to future urban planning that prioritizes sustainability.

NegativeImpact Despite its potential benefits, dynamic toll pricing could disproportionately impact lower-income individuals and workers who are unable to adjust their travel times due to rigid work schedules. This inequity may further entrench socio-economic disparities in access to mobility. Moreover, if not accompanied by adequate public transit alternatives, it could lead to further reliance on personal vehicles during non-peak hours, negating some CO2 reduction benefits. Additionally, if the toll rates are variably set too high, it might reduce overall travel, impacting local businesses reliant on customer footfall from motorway access.

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