Friday, January 11, 2013
National Average Expected to Peak at $3.60-$3.80 Per Gallon This Year
The following is a release from AAA New Jersey --------------- Gasoline prices this year will be less expensive than in 2012 as a result of increased domestic oil production and lower demand, according to AAA. The national average price of gasoline should peak at $3.60-$3.80 per gallon barring any significant unanticipated events, which compares to a peak of $3.94 a gallon in 2012. “Cheaper gas prices are good news for the millions of Americans that depend on their car to travel where they need to go,” said Cathleen Lewis, director of Public Affairs for AAA New Jersey. “Lower gasoline prices should translate into billions of dollars in tangible household savings given that the vast majority of Americans rely on automobiles to live their …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Automotive group says that with 93.3 million Americans expected to take a trip this holiday season, holiday travel to increase by 1.6 percent
The following is a press releae from AAA New Jersey. ------------------------ AAA projects 2.2 million New Jerseyans will join 93.3 million Americans in traveling 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holidays, an increase last year. This increase brings holiday travel figures to within half a million of the decade high mark seen during the 2006/2007 season. The year-end holiday travel period is defined as Saturday, Dec. 22 to Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. “Year-end travel paints an optimistic picture, in New Jersey and across the country,” said Cathleen Lewis, director of Public Affairs for AAA New Jersey. “Travel distances and spending all show modest improvement from last year and AAA is projecting an increase in the number of …
Monday, December 10, 2012
Patch reader noticed safer driving in hurricane but worries drivers have returned to bad habits.
During and immediately following Superstorm Sandy drivers in New Jersey (at least in Union County) seemed to driving with a little more sanity and courtesy than they normally do. Now that Sandy has gone away they have returned to their old habits. During recent rainstorms and our snow this month I saw many driving without their headlights on. Also, while driving from Springfield through Summit to my job in New Providence, recently, I was cut off by two drivers exiting driveways and stop streets on Mountain Avenue, Springfield, and by two drivers in Summit who completely disregarded stop signs. I also have been tailgated several times. It is time for NJ drivers to abandon their maniacal and reckless habits. If they don't, law enforcement …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
AAA offers "Safe tow" service for drivers in Union County.
The following is a release from AAA ----------------- Thanksgiving plans often include getting together with friends and family to celebrate and catch up. Before going out, AAA strongly encourages arranging a safe ride home beforepartaking in any festivities. AAA works year round to educate motorists about driving practices that will help keep them safe and reduce traffic-related crashes and the injuries that can result. PreventDUI.AAA.com is an online resource offering impaired driving facts, transportation alternatives and expert advice. Once there, AAA encourages visitors toTake the Pledge to drive drug and alcohol-free. AAA encourages everyone to plan ahead. Make sure that you can ride with a sober friend, call a cab, or spend …
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Monday, November 19, 2012
Union County couples' death illustrates hazards of season.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Resident expresses problems with traffic and discourteous drivers.
I have been a resident of Rose Avenue, Springfield, for 12 years and the residents of my street have constantly been subjected to reckless drivers and no-residents who park anywhere on the street. Often the curb across from my driveway is so packed with non-resident cars that I cannot exit my own driveway. However, the more serious problem occurs when you are attempting to drive down the street and drivers coming in the other direction keep coming at you and refuse to yield. On Saturday morning, October 20, I was coming down Rose Avenue from Caldwell Place. There were cars—probably belonging to those attending the soccer matches at Ruby Field—taking up practically every space on both sides of the street. I turned onto Rose from Caldwell …
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The motorist advocacy group says that despite sluggish economy, Americans will take to their cars for the holiday.
In a recent press release, AAA Travel predicted that 33 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more during the Labor Day holiday weekend. That number represents a 2.9 percent increase from the 32.1 million people who traveled last year. AAA said total number of 2012 Labor Day holiday travelers is expected to reach a new post-recession high, and is the third increase in holiday travel this year, according to theAAA/IHS Global Insight 2012 Labor Day Holiday Travel Forecast. AAA’s Memorial Day and Independence Day holiday travel forecasts projected increases of 1.2 percent and 4.9 percent, respectively. AAA, which has a location on Route 22 in Springfield, attributed the increase in expected Labor Day holiday weekend travelers is driven …
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
AAA New Jersey Automobile Club President & CEO Frederick L. Gruel urges action on pending legislation covering teen driver safety.
The following opinion piece was submitted by AAA New Jersey Automobile Club President & CEO Frederick L. Gruel. The AAA's Car Care Center is on rte. 22 in Springfield. The court has ruled that Kyleigh’s law is constitutional. The law was part of a package of teen driver bills that were designed to strengthen the Graduated Driver License (GDL) program. Since the implementation of the “decal law,” the rest of the package has been on pause while the court decided, the court has now decided and it’s time for the Legislature to begin work on the two provisions left that have been proven to keep teens safe behind the wheel . A-1571/S-674 would require 50 supervised driving hours over the course of a one year permit phase. This equates to less …
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
AAA offers services for impaired drivers.
AAA wants New Jersey drivers to keep the fireworks in the sky and away from the roads this 4th of July. In a press statement, AAA strongly encouraged New Jersey residents to arrange a safe ride home before they partake in any fireworks or other Independence Day festivities. In the statement, AAA encouraged holiday revelers to plan ahead by making sure that they can ride with a sober friend, call a cab or spend the night if they’ve had too much to drink. The motorist advocacy group also offers solutions for drivers concerned about their ability to drive. AAA New Jersey offers Safe Tow, a free tow home for the intoxicated motorist and his or her vehicle in Essex, Morris and Union Counties. Motorists can call (800) AAA-HELP (222-4357) and …
Monday, July 2, 2012
Falling gas prices to get more Americans on the road for mid-week July 4th.
AAA predicts that almost 1.3 million New Jersey residents will travel 50 miles or more during the Independence Day holiday weekend, an increase of 4.1 percent over last year. AAA, which has a location in Springfield, is defining the Independence Day holiday travel period as Tuesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 8. With July 4th falling on a Wednesday, AAA believes that many travelers are taking advantage of the midweek holiday by expanding their travel from the traditional five days to six. When asked about the day of departure 54 percent of people intended to begin their trip prior to the start of the work-week that includes July 4th. In a news release, AAA said the extra travel time provides an opportunity for longer trips, increasing the …
Louis Herkalo
11:51 am on Sunday, November 25, 2012
I commend you writing this letter. We used to live on Linden Ave. that is a cut through from Meisel Ave to Wabeno to Mountain Ave. Or reverse. My mother who worked for the town had to fight to get a "Children At Play" sign erected. Linden Ave. is 25 mph. & has no sidewalks. At any given time children are playing, people are walking, walking their dogs, jogging, etc. There are even stop signs @ … more ›