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Chester Harvey responds to Baltimore Sun Editorial on remote work and traffic safety

Chester Harvey, director of the Transportation Policy Research Group at NCSG, responded to a Baltimore Sun Editorial that suggested that increasing commute times in Maryland may be leading to more traffic deaths.

“While some workers are driving longer distances, overall lower levels of driving due to remote work are likely to be substantially reducing deaths and serious injuries on Maryland highways,” Harvey said. Read the full response here.

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2022 Maryland Commuter Survey Findings Released

The Transportation Policy Research Group has released the Final Report and a user-friendly Fact Sheet summarizing findings from the 2022 Maryland Commuter Survey. This survey will be an annual component of the TPRG’s portfolio with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), providing policymakers with a window into changing commute trends.

Key findings include that the majority of Maryland workers have hybrid or remote work schedules. Workers are eager for more multimodal options, but nearly 90% of commuters regularly drive.

Download the report and fact sheet here.

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