The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant changes to American work routines, particularly increasing remote work. While 76% of workers commuted alone in 2019, this dropped to 68.7% by 2022. Remote work led to a reduction in vehicular traffic and emissions, with fully remote workers having a carbon footprint 54% lower compared to onsite workers. However, despite the overall decline in commuting, many still choose to drive alone. The shift to remote work represents a complex evolution in workplace culture and commuting patterns.
While remote work grew gradually in the four decades leading up to the pandemic, it surged in 2020, fundamentally changing commuting patterns and reducing carbon emissions.
Though overall commuting has decreased, a significant number of Americans still prefer solo driving, indicating a shift in work culture post-COVID is complex and nuanced.
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