Auto Club Predicts Increased Numbers of Travelers Over July Fourth Weekend.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 1999-- An estimated 2.7 million Southern Californians will drive to getaway destinations for the Fourth of July Fourth of July, Independence Day, or July Fourth, U.S. holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Celebration of it began during the American Revolution. weekend, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Automobile Club of Southern California The Automobile Club of Southern California was founded December 13, 1900 in Los Angeles as one of the nation's first motor clubs dedicated to improving roads, proposing traffic laws and improvement of overall driving conditions. . They will be among an estimated 32.4 million Americans traveling at least 100 miles by car this Independence Day weekend. A total of 37.4 million Americans will drive, fly, or take a train or bus to get away, making this the second most heavily traveled Fourth of July holiday ever. The record for July 4 travel is 38 million in 1986. The Western United States Noun 1. western United States - the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River West Santa Fe Trail - a trail that extends from Missouri to New Mexico; an important route for settlers moving west in the 19th century will see an 8 percent increase in car travel compared with the same holiday period last year, according to a national survey conducted for AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. . The most popular holiday getaway destinations for Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, travelers, based on the number of bookings by the Auto Club's AAA Travel Agency, are: 1. Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. 2. (tie) San Diego/ Central California Central California can refer to one of several divisions or regions of the U.S state of California:
Pismo Beach 3. (tie) San Francisco/ Monterey Bay 4. Mexico 5. Catalina 6. California mountain resorts including Yosemite, Sequoia, Eastern Sierra and Big Bear 7. Grand Canyon Grand Canyon, great gorge of the Colorado River, one of the natural wonders of the world; c.1 mi (1.6 km) deep, from 4 to 18 mi (6.4–29 km) wide, and 217 mi (349 km) long, NW Ariz. 8. Hawaii Southern Californians who are fueling up for a holiday trip will benefit from a 20-cent average drop in the price of gas since May. As of June 22, the average Southern California price for regular unleaded was $1.357. That's more than 10 cents a gallon higher than during the same period last year. High temperatures are predicted for this weekend locally, so motorists should take care to inspect their vehicles before extended trips, said Steve Mazor, the Auto Club's principal automotive engineer Noun 1. automotive engineer - an engineer concerned with the design and construction of automobiles applied scientist, engineer, technologist - a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems . "On days when temperatures reach the 90s and 100s, the number of Auto Club members experiencing breakdowns increases by 50 percent," Mazor said. "When you combine hot temperatures with high volumes of holiday traffic, the likelihood of a breakdown is even greater." Motorists should inspect their car's fluid levels, batteries, hoses, belts and tires to make sure they are properly maintained before setting out on an extended trip, Mazor said. For residents planning to celebrate the holiday locally, the Auto Club is providing a safe alternative to drinking and driving by offering its free Tipsy Tow service. The program is designed to help prevent tragic alcohol-related deaths and injuries in Southern California. Motorists, bartenders, restaurant managers, party hosts or passengers of a drinking driver may call 800/400-4AAA anytime after 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 3 to request a free tow home of up to seven miles. The program will continue through midnight Sunday, July 4. Tipsy Tow service is available throughout Southern California to Auto Club members or non-members. The Automobile Club of Southern California, the largest affiliate of the AAA, has been serving members since 1900. Today, the Auto Club's members benefit by the organization's emergency road service, insurance products and services, travel agency, financial products, automotive pricing, buying and financing programs, automotive testing and analysis, trip planning services, highway and transportation safety programs and legislative advocacy. Information about these products and services is available on the Auto Club's Web site at www.aaa-calif.com. |
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