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Calgary Region Telework Initiative

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Calgary Region Telework Initiative

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    1. Calgary Region Telework Initiative

    2. Calgary – Overview What's going on now Impacts create Opportunity Leading the way Regional Approach Partnering for success

    3. 109 Calgary-based companies on the FP500 list, 9 are among the top 50 in Canada Calgary has experienced more than 60% growth in head offices over past five years (2002-2006) Highest concentration of head office employment in Canada Head office employment increased by 24.8% over the past 5 years (2002-2006) Highest number of head office employees per capita at 18.2 per 1,000 population in 2006

    4. Calgary Region– Impacts create Opportunity Real Estate Transportation/Parking Labour Shortage/Productivity Levels Negative Environmental Impacts Disaster Recovery/Pandemic

    5. 76% of Calgarians commuted to work by car 15.6% of workers (91,370) user transit to get to work each day 65% of people under 25 commute by car compared to 81% of workers over 35 Average commute distances for Calgarians increased to 8.2 km (each way) in 2006 compared to 7.7 km in 2001 Commuting distance, place of work and mode of transportation to work:

    6. Late last year we released the results of our 3nd Annual Business Survey. We spoke to business leaders across the sectors over a number of months and for 88% of them they identified these issues. Access to skilled labour Transportation infrastructure Education and training, and Air access – more flights through Calgary International Airport (next slide) Late last year we released the results of our 3nd Annual Business Survey. We spoke to business leaders across the sectors over a number of months and for 88% of them they identified these issues. Access to skilled labour Transportation infrastructure Education and training, and Air access – more flights through Calgary International Airport (next slide)

    8. retail sales persons, retail managers, registered nurses, information systems analysts, financial auditors/accountants petroleum engineers, elementary school teachers, geologists geochemists and geophysicists, computer programmers wholesale sales representatives

    9. Calgary Regional Telework Project Campaign to raise awareness and promote implementation of telework in the Calgary region Goal – Calgary Region to be recognized as a leader in the implementation of telework CED’s Role -To lead and manage this initiative to respond to Calgary’s business challenges

    10. Telework Benefits Individual Improved quality of life, significant savings Business Improved attraction, retention and productivity Reduced operating costs Mitigation from business disruption Reduced reliance on downtown office space Society Reduced carbon emissions Reduced strain on public infrastructure Reduced congestion Increased focus on community development II

    11. What is Telework? Workers work away from their normal place of work, usually from home or a 3rd node Occasional or ad-hoc Several days/week is typical II

    12. Project Status Near completion of Phase 1: Gap analysis Advisory committee mandate Implementation Plan Communication Plan Implementation plan involves awareness development, education, best practices and more

    13. City of Calgary – Pilot Project 100 person/10 city departments participated Telecommuting an average 2 days/week Environmental Benefits 3656 fewer commuting trips over 4 months Saved 80,000 km in vehicle travel 18,000 kilograms carbon dioxide 7,000 liters fuel

    14. Partnerships & Funding Alberta Employment & Immigration provided initial funding for Phase I Business Community participation City of Calgary Opportunity with Transport Canada

    15. Transport Canada – Ecomobility Opportunity Opportunity $4 million fund, 50K – 800K per municipality (50 cent dollars) Transportation Demand Management focus May 30th deadline Incremental initiatives which can be used in other Canadian communitites

    16. CRP Participation Beneficial to commuter communities Less stress on infrastructure (transportation) Carbon Emission savings Community Development Quality of Life for Residents II

    17. Timeline April 30 – implementation plan development May 30 – Ecomobility application June – Commuter Challenge September – programming to commence

    18. Next Steps Indication of support for Calgary Region telework initiative CRP endorsement or individual communities?

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