A new survey may prompt a rethink on the expansion of the A1 autoroute between Geneva and Lausanne.
The CHF 5bn to add an extra lane in each direction is now going to a vote after campaigners said it will only attract more cars and the money could be used better elsewhere.
The survey by the consultancy 6t suggests that 40% of all traffic on the road is for leisure. Commuters make up just 26% of the road use.
The consultancy says that spending such a large amount of money on leisure may not be worth it and perhaps a rail alternative would be better.
In the past it’s floated the idea of a new line between Lausanne and Geneva, but passing through the Pays de Gex to serve frontaliers.
6t admit that would also cost billions - but will be more sustainable.
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