According to Bob Pishue, senior economist with INRIX, an accelerating trend of businesses and public agencies mandating employees to return to the office has fueled the increase in traffic congestion. This trend is significant as it led to a 12% increase in travel delays compared to 2023, resulting in Philadelphia's drivers losing an average of 77 hours and translating to $1,378 per driver in wasted time and productivity.
The Philadelphia metro area recorded a 9% drop in remote workers, totaling around 60,000 fewer people working from home. This shift significantly impacted traffic congestion, as many of these individuals returned to using the roadways for their commutes. Pishue notes that all major cities are struggling with inadequate road space to meet rising vehicular demands, which inevitably results in increased traffic jams.
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