No to excessive highway expansion

In recent years, the topic of highway expansion in Switzerland has repeatedly become the focus of public debate. Many voices are rising against the constant expansion and widening of highways.

On November 24, we are voting on the largest highway expansion in many years. The main traffic arteries are to be expanded into gigantic highways with 6 to 8 lanes. Even more cars, more noise, more air pollutants and more asphalt would be the consequences – quality of life and nature would fall by the wayside. IG Wild beim Wild recommends rejecting the project completely.

Here are some reasons that speak for a no to highway expansion:

1. Environmental pollution

The expansion of highways leads to increased environmental pollution. Due to the greater volume of traffic, noise and air pollution increase, which not only affects the quality of life of residents, but also has negative impacts on the environment.

2. Climate change

In the face of climate change, we must intensify our efforts to reduce CO2 emissions. The expansion of highways promotes motorized individual transport and thus contradicts the government's climate goals.

3. Sealing of surfaces

Every expansion of highways means additional sealing of soils that are important for nature and biodiversity. This leads to a loss of habitats for animals and plants and impairs the ecosystem.

4. Promoting the mobility transition

Instead of advancing highway expansion, the focus should be on promoting sustainable means of transport. Investments in the expansion of public transport and cycle paths are crucial to achieve a real mobility transition.

5. Using alternatives

There are already innovative approaches to relieve traffic without building new highways. These include flexibilization of working hours, home office models and car-sharing offers. These alternatives should be more strongly promoted and expanded.

Conclusion

The excessive highway expansion represents not only an economic but also an ecological challenge. It is time to pursue new paths and find alternatives that protect the environment and enable sustainable mobility. Let's say no together to excessive highway expansion!