Amazon's requirement for its 50,000 employees to return to the office full-time starting this Thursday is anticipated to lead to increased traffic congestion in Seattle and Bellevue. This follows a previous return-to-office policy in 2023, which resulted in a 35% drop in speeds on I-90 according to an INRIX study. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) officials are monitoring the situation and urging commuters to plan ahead.
This new year is expected to bring traffic headaches as Amazon is requiring its 50,000 employees to go back to the office full-time.Starting this Thursday, Amazon workers are expected to return to in-person work at both its Seattle and Bellevue locations.According to an INRIX study, Amazon ’s first return to the office back in 2023, which required workers to come in three times a week, led to slowdowns throughout the region. The data shows there was a 35% drop in speeds on I-90.
So, we have a lot of resources that we have available on our website, downloading the app, and that gives that real-time traffic information for people," said Dayal.Amazon tells FOX 13 Seattle it works to cut down on commuter issues with its employees by providing a variety of benefits, including money for public transportation, new ride-share options and incentives, and commuter shuttle services.
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