Trust in government and policy design drive citizen support for transport policies
The article explores why some Swiss citizens support certain transport policies. The researchers found that support depends on how the policy is designed, how much people trust the government, and how close they are to the issue. People are less likely to support policies with usage-dependent costs. Those who trust the government are more likely to support environmental policies. People who are most affected by the policies are more likely to oppose them. Overall, the study shows that policy design, trust in government, and proximity to the issue all play a role in determining public support for transport policies.