Washington: Know Before You Go – Plan Ahead for Memorial Day Weekend Travel
Hitting the road for Memorial Day? Make sure you plan ahead for a smoother trip and more enjoyable holiday. Drivers can use the Washington State Department of Transportation’s traffic volume charts to help time their travel on key routes. To ease congestion, most state highway construction work also is suspended during the holiday weekend. Drivers […]
Louisiana: DOT Reminds I-10 Motorists to Drive Safely During Memorial Day Holiday
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development reminded motorists to use caution when traveling on the roadways during the Memorial Day holiday weekend (Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25). Secretary Sherri LeBas announced that all oversize and overweight vehicle travel on state highways will be prohibited on Monday, May 25. LeBas said the decision […]
New Mexico: Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign Along I-10
New Mexico law enforcement is reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. As part of the national seat belt enforcement campaign, law enforcement agencies around the country will be stepping up enforcement Monday, May 18 – Sunday, May 31, heading into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. “With the Memorial Day weekend around the […]
Maryland: More Than 1.8 Million Motorists Anticipated To Travel Maryland’s Toll Facilities Memorial Weekend
As the unofficial start to summer approaches, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reminds the more than 1.8 million motorists anticipated to travel MDTA roadways this holiday – plan ahead; travel off-peak; and Drive Smart. Arrive Safe. This total represents a 4% increase in traffic counts compared to last year. MDTA officials anticipate the following number […]
Massachusetts: DOT Encourages Safe Travel, Suspends Construction This Memorial Day Weekend
MassDOT encourages travelers to plan ahead and travel safely during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The heaviest traffic is expected Thursday, Friday, and Monday afternoons and early evenings. Drivers are encouraged to make travel plans accordingly and if possible avoid peak traffic volumes between 1:00 PM and 7:00PM on those days. Traffic is expected to […]
Maine: Big Jump in Traffic Expected on Maine Turnpike Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend marks the kickoff to summer vacation season in Maine. Maine Turnpike Authority expects it to be one of its busiest weekends in years. More than 890,000 vehicles are anticipated to travel the Maine Turnpike over this Memorial Day weekend, an increase of 5.2% from Memorial Day weekend last year. Friday is expected […]
New Hybrid Roller Coaster “Wicked Cyclone” Opens at Six Flags New England
Six Flags New England launched the first hybrid coaster to hit the East Coast – the Wicked Cyclone. The Coaster Capital of New England is proud to bring the latest in ride technology and innovation to Massachusetts. The Wicked Cyclone offers the ultimate in thrills and adrenaline by combining the extreme characteristics of both steel […]
Florida Department of Transportation Urges Motorists to Buckle Up for Click It or Ticket Campaign
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reminds drivers to buckle up for Click It or Ticket. Click It or Ticket is a national safety belt enforcement campaign, which begins May 18 and runs through May 31. During this time, law enforcement […]
Memorial Day Travel Will Be Highest in 10 years Says AAA
The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that 37.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their homes during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. That number represents a 4.7 percent increase from the 35.5 million people who traveled last year and the highest travel volume for the holiday in 10 years. AAA also predicts that […]
New Ramblewild Aerial Park Opens For Summer Season
Ramblewild, the premier environmentally friendly tree-to-tree aerial park, kicked off its summer season today and will be open daily with extended hours through September 7, 2015.
Interstate Highway System Turns 59!
2015 marks the 59th anniversary of the Interstate Highway System. On June 29, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. With that stroke of the pen began the single greatest public works program in the nation’s history, the Interstate Highway System. Here’s a little information we’ve compiled that we thought […]
Summer 2015 Brings New Family Fun to I-10 Amusement Parks and Attractions
Amusement parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, science centers, and other attractions across the United States and Canada are rolling out an exciting new lineup of fun in 2015. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) releases its annual compilation of new attractions opening this year and highlights 2015 trends, […]
Summer 2015 Brings New Family Fun to I-95 Amusement Parks and Attractions
Amusement parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, science centers, and other attractions across the United States and Canada are rolling out an exciting new lineup of fun in 2015. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) releases its annual compilation of new attractions opening this year and highlights 2015 trends, […]
Summer 2015 Brings New Family Fun to I-75 Amusement Parks and Attractions
Amusement parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, science centers, and other attractions across the United States and Canada are rolling out an exciting new lineup of fun in 2015. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) releases its annual compilation of new attractions opening this year and highlights 2015 trends, […]
Summer 2015 Brings New Family Fun to I-4 Amusement Parks and Attractions
Amusement parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, science centers, and other attractions across the United States and Canada are rolling out an exciting new lineup of fun in 2015. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) releases its annual compilation of new attractions opening this year and highlights 2015 trends, […]