WHAT DOES TELEWORK REALLY DO TO US

Abstract

Presents the results of extensive surveys of about 400 telecommuters in the USA, including transportation impacts, and whether telecommuting is actually related to any net reduction in travel in general and in car use in particular. Gives findings from trip logs completed by driving age household members for an entire week. Concludes also that teleworking also has no severe negative socio-psychological effects on either teleworkers or telemanagers, at least short term and provided all parties are properly selected and trained and do not telework full time. Touches on the differences between teleworkers in the USA and elsewhere.