As Doug McKenzie-Mohr's research assistant, I am searching for successful commercial (e.g. workplace, business-related) programs that have managed to reduce emissions through promoting telecommuting, carpooling, biking, walking, and using mass transit. I am especially looking for examples of telecommuting and carpooling programs at this time.
The most successful case studies will be included in a book entitled, "What Works," co-authored with Nancy Lee, Wes Schultz, and Phil Kotler. This is my third and last request to the listserv for case study submissions, as Doug is covering three chapters in the book: Energy Efficient Transportation-Residential; Energy Efficient Transportation-Commercial; and Water Efficiency. My goal is to have all research compiled by the end of the first week of March, to submit to Doug. If you have case studies you meant to submit for the other chapters, it's not too late!
We are looking for as much information as possible on programs to review, including an overview of the program, reports and evaluations, program budget, a cost/benefit analysis (if possible) and even graphics. If you know of a program of interest, but were not directly involved, feel free to point me in the right direction.
Thanks in advance!
Amanda
Amanda Kilburn
Canada
Reducing Commercial Emissions through Sustainable Transportation: Telecommuting, Carpooling, Biking, and/or Mass Transit
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Hello Amanda,
During the time of the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, in the 90's, there was great concern about gridlock traffic. I lived there at the time and was amazed. One of the things that was most helpful was tele-communting by a number of the large corporations and government offices in the downtown area. The other was staggered work schedules. You may want to look into the exact methods that were put in place, because I have never seen the roads that empty either before or after the events.
Good luck,
Marie Ambrosia
Marie Ambrosia
Greenwise Directory
United States