Roadways will be very busy during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. AAA is forecasting a record number of people traveling at least 50 miles away from home. Elizabeth Carey, a spokesperson for AAA of Western and Central New York, says approximately 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles away from home. Of that number, she says about 39.1 million people will be driving to their destinations...
Elizabeth Carey: travel will be up
Carey adds that despite rising gas prices, people are prioritizing travel...
Elizabeth Carey: want to be with family and friends
Meanwhile, 3.66 million people are projected to fly to their destinations. Other modes of travel will also be up by 5%, with 2.2 million people traveling by bus, train or cruise over the weekend.
