Happy
Transportation
Thursday!
This
Fourth of July Weekend is anticipated to be the most heavily traveled
Independence Day on record for the state of Maryland. Gas prices are at a 12-year low, the holiday falls on a Tuesday (with many people taking Monday off to extend their weekend), and the state boasts parks, the beach, and fireworks shows to entice travelers to hit the roads, skies, and rails.
As you prepare for your holiday weekend, here are some
travel facts (courtesy of
AAA Mid-Atlantic
and the
MVA) t
o keep in mind:
- 927,400 Marylanders are expected to travel between Friday and Tuesday
- 808,600 people are expected to drive to their destinations, the first year that the projection has surpassed 800,000
- The average price of regular, unleaded gas at the pump in Maryland is $2.22 per gallon
- 7 percent of those traveling this weekend (67,400 Marylanders) are projected to fly
- 51,400 Marylanders are expected to take other modes of transportation, such as trains or cruises
- The State Police Impaired DRiving Effort (SPIDRE) team will focus on impaired drivers during the July 4 holiday.
- MDTA Police patrols will be on the lookout for impaired drivers at Maryland toll facilities.
- Nearly 600 people have lost their lives on the nation's roadways on July 4 in the last five years
- Overall, AAA Mid-Atlantic reports a 3 percent increase in Marylanders traveling by roadand a jump of 3.9 percent for those traveling by air.
Best times to travel the Bay Bridge this holiday weekend:
Thurs: Before 10 am & after 10 pm
Fri: Before 8 am & after 10 pm
Sat: Before 6 am & after 8 pm
Sun: Before 8 am & after 7 pm
Mon: Before 8 am & after 8 pm
Tues, 4th of July: Before 9 am & after 10 pm
Check traffic conditions before you hit the road:
Call 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) for 24/7 Bay Bridge traffic conditions. Visit baybridge.com to view traffic cameras and to sign up for email alerts. Follow the MDTA on TWITTER and FACEBOOK To view traffic cameras on MDTA roadways, visit mdta.maryland.gov. Call 511 or visit MD511.org for statewide travel information.
WalletHub conducted a study to determine the best and worst cities for celebrating Independence Day. Their analysts compared the 100 most populated U.S. cities across five key dimensions: 1)
Fourth of July Celebrations, 2)
Affordability, 3)
Attractions & Activities, 4) S
afety & Accessibility and 5)
Fourth of July Weather Forecast.
BALTIMORE, MD (1 = best)
Overall Rank
39
|
4th of July Celebrations Rank
30
|
Affordability
Rank
33
|
Attractions & Activities Rank
28
|
Safety & Accessibility Rank
26
|
Fourth of July Weather Rank
90
|
For the full study, click
HERE.
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