Introduction
This report is in response to your request for solution options to the issue raised by the local transportation officials. This report will also lead to the opportunity for improved commuting for all of our employees. We have gathered relevant data through am employee survey and it is the basis for our analysis and recommendations. Aside from commuting, the data also includes other aspects such as transportation habits and attitudes. This report will present the following – data, analysis, solution options and recommendation.
Figure 1 illustrates the employees' carpool habits.
Figure 1 shows that 34% of the employees are regular users of car pools with 23% using it every day. This is a large portion using cars which a large number is a direct cause of heavy traffic.
This large figure implies also implies that the employees are aware of the benefits of car pooling in terms of savings and effect on traffic. It also shows a cooperative attitude of employees in relieving the heavy traffic situation in their area.
Figure 2 illustrates the employees' use of public transportation.
Figure 2 shows almost a similar profile as Figure 1 which reveals the reason why a large portion does not use car pools – they are regular commuters using public transportation. This fact now indicates that the majority of the employees either use public transport or use carpools. An improvement would be if carpooling employees can be encouraged to use public transport instead.
Figure 3 illustrates the use of public transportation of 41% of the workforce.
Figure 3 shows the reasons on why commuters will consider using public transport. Since only 41% of the employees were surveyed, effectively only 20% of the employees will consider using public transport which means this can include about two-third of carpool users; this is a significant shift to public transporting.
Figure 4 illustrates the employees' use of telecommuting.
Figure 4 shows that 82% will use telecommuting extensively if this will be available. It is hardly possible that all employees will be approved but even a third or half of this 82% will be a significant reduction to the traffic problem.
Solution Options
The following solutions will try to address the causes of heavy traffic which have the largest impact namely – improvements in public transportation.
Solution 1: Suggest and Support A Transportation Safety and Efficiency Program
Reduced commuting times will not be treated as a root cause or motivation. It is more of an effect or consequence if more people can be encouraged to use public transportation. Likewise, reducing fares will be difficult initiative as this would encounter intense resistance from transportation businesses. This may be an economic step back for the community.
The best measures to attract more public commuters are first, the promotion and implementation of new safety facilities and procedures on the road and for vehicles; the second measure is to redesign the transport routes to reduce the number of transfers for employees.
Selling safety and convenience on top of lower cost should be persuasive enough to convince more people to use public transport. What the company can do to suggest this to the local government and to offer full cooperation in the communication and promotion of the new program. The company can also share the data on employees’ residences so it can be considered in the rerouting effort.
Solution 2: Offer Telecommuting
A compelling 82% of employees will consider this option if offered. The company can make a study on what job functions can qualify for this program (Biro). It can also consider flexible time so the traffic can be more evenly distributed throughout the day. A large response to this initiative can also cause reduction in the number of public transport vehicles as demand will be reduced.
Summary
This report has presented graphical data that are relevant in getting insights on how to reduce traffic. Analysis has identified the two most viable solutions that will create the greatest impact. Both solutions will require further research which leads to a joint effort with the local government ("What is a Road Safety Audit?"). Before investing in time and resources, I would like to request an audience with you and other relevant personnel to assess the viability of the directions this report has presented.
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"What is a Road Safety Audit?". Road Safety Audit, n.d. Web. 25 Jul 2015. <http://www.road-safety-audit.co.uk/>.
Biro, Meghan. "Telecommuting Is The Future of Work". Forbes, 1 Dec 2014. Web. 25 Jul 2015. <http://www.forbes.com/sites/meghanbiro/2014/01/12/telecommuting-is-the-future-of-work/>.
