One car at a time is my philosophy. It requires a change in lifestyle and behavior. It's a slow process and we're an early leader. In a competitive effort to attract and retain talent in its burgeoning technology region, employers based in Long Island are offering alternative commuting options to New York City employees. Only twenty percent of these folks are going outside of the region.
Most people think everyone's driving to New York City.
But the reality is that most people who live here, work here. Big Brother Responds Working in conjunction with Long Island Transportation Management, a non-profit group that helps customize commuting programs for regional employers, O'Connell's department encourages companies to create compressed workweeks and telecommuting arrangements. Vytra Healthcare, for example, currently has about 50 telecommuters on their payroll. As long as they meet their quota of claims, it's a win-win situation. And there are significant cost benefits for companies that do so.