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The
Telework Revolution Has Begun
As technology
advances, employers and employees are recognizing the many
benefits of telework programs. A 2002 Telework Study on the
number and frequency of people in Los Angeles, Orange, San
Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and Imperial counties who
work from home (referred to as teleworking) instead of commuting
to an employer site, was conducted by the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) to assist in regional transportation
and air quality planning. The Telework Study was conducted
as part of a national demonstration project to examine the
potential for emissions credits trading based on teleworking.
The SCAG region was among several other large metropolitan
regions in the country participating in this program that
was created by the National Telecommuting and Air Quality
Act. The purpose of the demonstration program (as stated in
the SCAG Telework Study, Final Report Executive Study) is
to "increase teleworking by employees throughout the
region and thereby reduce emissions and congestion."
As teleworking increases Companies, employees and communities
all share in the rewards.
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