3. Provisional decisions
This strategy is often used in combination with sequential decision-making. It requires the willingness to redirect the strategy if early effects do not turn out as intended. Provisional decision-making poses also a challenge for regulatory bodies since it needs to offer leeway for innovations but at the same time needs to uphold legal certainty for all actors.

The participants of the Trialog recommended this strategy for the following applications:

  • Pilot projects, e.g. for mobility-on-demand services.
  • "Easy cases". Participants urged several times to start with the easy cases. Example: When a city tries to reduce the amount of cars parked in the city centre it might first analyze to whom the cars belong and how the owners use their cars. One city realized that a lot of cars owned by students were only used a few times a year when students drove home for holidays. As a result it was able to provide specially targeted parking options for them. The strategy of provisional decision-makng makes it possible to learn from "easier groups" and then use the experience to shift attention to those that need their car every day or have an emotional attachment to their car.
  • Make it possible to try out mobility options. It is important to let customers test new mobility options such as e-cars or e-bikes.
  • Temporary rededication of space. Why not reallocate parking lots in summer to make space for outdoor-restaurants? If people appreciate this new usage of the public space, the measure may be made permanent.
  • Support highly committed actors: Create an environment that enables innovation and encourages progressive actors such as civil society organizations or mayors. Communities willing to experiment with new concepts could be supported financially.

 

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