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  Swiss Referendum - National Roads and Urban Traffic Fund
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Parents > Switzerland > Referenda > 2017 Referenda > (02/2017) Road & Urban Infrastructure Fund
OfficeReferendum
HonorificReferendum - Abbr:
Type Referendum
Filing Deadline 00, 0000 - 08:00pm Central
Polls Open February 12, 2017 - 12:00am Central
Polls Close February 12, 2017 - 12:00pm Central
Term Start February 12, 2017 - 12:00pm
Term End February 01, 9999 - 12:00pm
ContributorIndyGeorgia
Last ModifiedIndyGeorgia April 13, 2017 09:53am
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Description
Federal Decree on Establishing a Fund for National Roads and Urban Traffic (NRUTF)

Overview
Switzerland has a good transport system, which has, however, been pushed to its limits due to increasing mobility. On many of our national roads and in our cities, traffic congestion is the norm. The major strain on roads pushes up operating and maintenance costs and creates the need for further expansion.

Aim of the draft proposal
The Federal Council and Parliament have established the Fund for National Roads and Urban Traffic (NRUTF), in order to secure the long-term financing of national roads and to continue financing urban traffic projects. The new fund is unlimited in time and will be the subject of an article in the Federal Constitution, providing for the gradual expansion of the national road network. As a first step, around CHF 6.5 billion is expected to be spent by 2030 on relieving congestion. This amendment to the Constitution, which will be put to the vote, will also allow the federal government to continue making contributions to urban projects.

Position of the Federal Council and Parliament
The Federal Council and Parliament recommend voting in favour of this proposal. An efficient and attractive transport network is important for Switzerland. Further investment is needed to meet growing mobility demands. The NRUTF makes this possible. It provides a solution for national roads and urban traffic, similar to the already existing solution for rail infrast

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