Santa’s sleigh along with traditional travelers will be dodging some tough weather conditions this year and each other as Christmas travel is traditionally the biggest travel period of the year, according to AAA. By sheer volume nearly one out of three Americans are traveling 50 miles or more from home during the extended holidays (the […]
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December 23, 2014 |
AAA: Tips for Black Friday Safety
It is called “Christmas Creep” when the number of stores once opened in the wee hours on Friday morning, now encourage shoppers to leave the Thanksgiving table to shop. AAA Mid-Atlantic is urging shoppers to use caution when shopping this Thanksgiving weekend, especially in dark parking lots and garages.Whether it’s the thrill of holiday shopping […]
November 27, 2014 |
AAA Travel Forecast for Thanksgiving Holiday Week
AAA Mid-Atlantic estimates 46.3 million Americans, including over 983,000 Marylanders, will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving weekend, reflecting the highest volume for the holiday since 2007. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period is defined as Wednesday, November 26 through Sunday, November 30. Nationwide, travel is estimated to increase 4.2 percent compared […]
November 1, 2014 |
Gas Prices are Falling Locally and Across the Country
The national gas price average continues to plummet, dropping to $3.00 per gallon Friday for regular grade gasoline, which is seven cents less than one week ago, 33 cents less than one month ago and 28 cents below last year’s price. Friday’s average marks the lowest average since December 23, 2010, according to the American […]
July 3, 2014 |
AAA Predicts Surge in Summer Travel (Video)
In this MyMCMedia Extra, AAA public affairs manager John Townsend says they predict a surge in summer travel this year. Related:
July 3, 2014 |
Who Are the Most Dangerous Drivers in the DC Area? (Video)
In this MyMCMedia Extra, John Townsend, public relations manager for AAA, gives the results of a study on who’s responsible for the most car crashes in the DC Metro area. Related:
July 3, 2014 |
What Does the Gas Tax Mean for Holiday Road Trips? (Video)
The increase in the Maryland gas tax is now in effect. What does this mean for holiday travelers? AAA public relations manager John Townsend explains in this MyMCMedia Extra: Related:
July 3, 2014 |
AAA: Gas Prices the Highest in 6 Years (Video)
In this MyMCMedia Extra, AAA Public Relations Manager John Townsend explains why people are still traveling despite gas prices being the highest we’ve seen in six years. Related:
July 3, 2014 |
AAA Predicts Highest Number of July 4th Travelers in 13 Years (Video)
In this MyMCMedia Extra, AAA Public Relations Manager John Townsend says the number of travelers hitting the road for the July 4th holiday this year is the highest since 2001. Related:
July 2, 2014 |
Safe 4th of July Travel Tips from AAA (Video)
In this MyMCMedia Extra, John Townsend, public affairs manager for AAA Mid-Atlantic, gives his tips for staying safe on your 4th of July road trip. Related:
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