A convergence of trends — a desire for improved work - life balance, wasted time
traversing congested highways, and the influences of a generation who cut their teeth on virtual experiences — suggest the continued growth of telecommuting is not likely to be reversed, the recent about - face of companies like Honeywell notwithstanding.
However, the Keystone and KXL lines
traverse mostly rural areas, whereas truck and rail alternatives go along busy,
congested highways and through towns and urban areas — with far greater potential for loss of human life and property.