Many Kentuckians will travel sometime this week and the vast majority will go by car. Daniel Wheeler, AAA of the Bluegrass Spokesman, says they will likely be part of a history-making crowd. “AAA projects the number of year-end holiday travelers will top a hundred million for the first time on record,” Wheeler said. “And nearly one in three Americans will take a trip this holiday season with a hundred point five million expected to journey 50 miles or more from home.”
The American Automobile Association projects about 90 percent of holiday travelers will do so by automobile. Lower gas prices are certainly a contributing factor. Wheeler says road construction should be relatively low. “That’s also something to consider and also we’re having more of a mild winter than last year, but just as always we also recommend to give yourself ample time to reach your destination safely,” added Wheeler.
The average price for a gallon of gas in Lexington stands at $1.83. It registered $2.17 the same time a year ago. The holiday travel period runs from December 23 through January 3.?
