More urban space, for more cars?

31
Jul/090

More urban space, for more cars?

deliverysystem

This interesting project is considering to use the old sewer system to install a delivery network in which automated capsules are able to find their way to the set destination and deliver any type of goods in urban areas. The system claims to be able to eliminate the urban delivery traffic, therefore reducing congestion and improving the quality of the air in the area.

The question is, if we eliminate delivery traffic isn't this only a false positive? In the first years maybe the urban traffic will get better but soon popularity will make the car a better option and more non-delivery vehicles will end up in the roads, making traffic unbearable again.