Referendum against highway expansion successful according to VCS
Published: Thursday, Dec 7th 2023, 16:40
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The electorate will probably be able to decide on the highway expansion at the ballot box. According to a statement from the Swiss Transport Club (VCS) on Thursday, 72,000 signatures have already been collected against the project. The deadline for collecting signatures is January 18, 2024.
The highway expansion phase 2023 is described as excessive, outdated and overpriced. After the clear "yes" to the Climate Protection Act on June 18, road construction should be halted rather than expanded.
According to the federal decree, CHF 5.3 billion is to flow into the expansion of new highways. The National Council approved the bill at the end of September by 107 votes to 87 with one abstention, the Council of States by 33 votes to 6 with 5 abstentions.
A broad alliance of environmental associations has formed against the highway expansion plans. According to the VCS, the referendum is also supported by the SP, the Greens and a total of 24 other parties and environmental associations.
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