The Memorial Day rush is getting started across the D.C. region and a significant rebound in traffic – and some of the highest gas prices in years are expected following a season when many missed vacations due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
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Local police and safety leaders expect traffic this holiday weekend to be back near pre-pandemic volume, and they are asking for your help.
Chrissy Nizer, administrator with the Maryland Department of Transportation, said it’s a critical weekend for safety: “We do not want to lose any more lives on our roadways.”
Maryland Department of Transportation secretary Greg Slater said to follow a few simple rules to do your part: “Drive sober, slow down, buckle up, put your phone and other distractions down.”
With the Bay Bridge as the backdrop, Jim Ports, the executive director of the Maryland Transportation Authority, joined other state leaders in calling on people to make it a safe weekend.
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This Memorial Day weekend will look much different on the roads as officials expect close to pre-pandemic numbers of travelers, according to a new AAA poll.For many, getting back on the road could be a little bit of a shock as many people haven t left home for a vacation in more than a year. I’m just going to chill, take it all in, and you know, eat some crabs, hang out with some friends and probably celebrate my baby s birthday, said B. Plus. I ain t doing no traveling. I ain t saying there ain t nothing wrong with it, I m just not doing it. I want everybody to come travel to me. If you re vaccinated, I don t see a reason why you shouldn t be able to do things like that, said Ben Shilling. (I) don t really ever go out for Memorial Day weekend or travel. (I) just like to relax, have a nice three-day weekend, said Maeve Burke.According to a recent AAA poll on summer travel, 29% of respondents said they are planning a quick getaway, 22% are planning for a longer, more exten