During the 2020-2021 lockdowns, 90% of Australian firms used online collaboration tools so people could work from home. This trend continues, although it is not yet clear how long it will sustain beyond the pandemic.
With major transport projects traditionally predicated on five-days-a-week commuter demand, a shift to remote working has significant implications for future transport investments.
Its impact has been felt in regional as well as urban Australia, with 2020 seeing the largest net population growth in regional areas for 20 years.5
" A shift to remote working has significant implications for future transport investments. "
Regional transport improvements could play a critical role in maintaining this trend and taking the pressure off Fast-growing Cities.