MAIT and the rest of the world

A national or international MAIT network has the potential to have a positive influence on society, the economy and the environment. The direct benefits of MAIT are straightforward and have been discussed in previous sections but there are many secondary benefits, depending on how well MAIT is introduced by industry, politicians and city planners, and accepted by the public.

The look of cities and suburbs will change significantly. Life in the streets will be safer; the air will be cleaner; there will be more space for people and less for roads. There will be more greens-space, more pedestrian walkways, more public places for people to meet and for children to play. A more attractive central core makes a city more appealing for both residents and visitors.

Food and dry goods can be delivered directly to private homes from stores where orders are submitted electronically. Stores that have to be driven to, and shopped in, will become less attractive. Not only the vending and distribution of goods becomes simpler, but also the collection of used items can be organized more efficiently. This may render the recycling industry more viable.

MAIT will optimize distribution of parts and supplies for just-in-time production; productions that required previously huge factories, can now be decentralized into smaller units. Depending on the type of production, cites could allow such smaller factories to locate in, or close to, residential neighborhoods so their employees can work much closer to home and traffic during peak hours is significantly reduced since people spend less time driving and traffic congestion is reduced to almost zero. Railroads will transport far fewer people but they'll carry more large and heavy-freight.