Time in the field increased by at least 40 minutes. He was assigned to appraisals in the La Pine area, and exchanged his personal vehicle for the county's at the La Pine Community Development Office. That reduced his commute by 60 miles a day, freeing up 80 minutes of his day. The county increased time in the field by 80 minutes while reducing travel costs. The four telecommuting appraisers reduced their personal commutes by a total of 25,056 miles during the one-year pilot project.
Less time commuting means more time at home.
For at least one telecommuter, a single parent, that's worth a lot. It gave me another half hour in the morning to be home with my sons. The extra time makes a difference. The pilot project reduced travel for agency business by 21,632 miles. Telecommuting Boosts Agency Productivity Chief Assessor Worrell could easily track telecommuters' performance by the number of completed assessments.