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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 Congestion pricing can lead to robust improvements in traffic efficiency and is projected to finance enhancements in public transportation. By reducing congestion, emissions decrease, leading to a healthier environment for future generations. Moreover, the revenue generated can be reinvested into infrastructure improvements, creating a sustainable transport ecosystem that promotes public health and reduces reliance on automobiles.

NegativeImpact The upfront costs and implementation of congestion pricing might create temporary frustrations among commuters, especially if not communicated effectively. If poorly executed, it could exacerbate social inequality by disproportionately affecting low-income drivers who depend on their vehicles for commuting. This approach might also encourage adverse behaviors, such as drivers finding alternate routes to avoid fees, potentially overcrowding alternative roads and creating new congestion problems.

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