AAA Michigan says close to 1.2 million people from this state are expected to travel during this Memorial Day weekend. The auto club says that’s nearly a two percent increase from the 1.1 million that traveled last year. If you’re in the number of those leaving home, WGVU talked with the experts who had a few travel tips to share.
“This is the highest Michigan travel volume we’re seen for the holiday in nine years.”
Susan Hiltz is the Public Affairs Director with AAA Michigan. She says the majority of those hitting the road will be traveling by car, at least 50 miles or more. That means increased traffic on the roadways. Hiltz says one of the biggest rules for safety is to not drive distracted:
“We’ve all got to remember that driving takes a lot of skill and effort if you’re texting or calling someone or eating in your car or other distractions with your GPS, the other thing is to buckle up and drive safe and sober.”
In addition to those traveling by car, nearly 60-thousand Michiganders will travel by air. Here’s JoAnn Verboom with Gagnon Travel. She says issues with the TSA and long security lines could be in effect this weekend.
“To be on the safe side, you want to be at the airport a minimum of two hours prior. in advance. If you driving to say one of the larger airiports in Chicago, you’ll want to be in the terminal a minimum of 3 hours in advance.”
Whether by air or by car, experts say the lower gas prices and an improving economy are making for such a busy travel weekend. If you are driving… AAA is again reminding motorists to buckle up and be prepared for lots of highway traffic.
