Planning to leave town for the 4th of July holiday? KIRO Radio 97.3 FM's Chris Sullivan has a few suggestions for when you should hit the road during the latest edition of Chokepoints.
By the numbers: This July 4th weekend will set travel records
Why it matters: Many cities in the sun belt or the west coast are seeing tourist mobility and the holiday weekends contribute to that. A record number of 49 million people will travel by car, train or plane on Independence Day weekend, the American Automobile Association says in a new report . Trains, buses and cruise ships will see about 3.5 million travelers — up about 6% from last year. In 2017, 44 million travelers. The ugly travel time that is expected during the holiday weekend with delays up to one and a half to two times longer.
July 4th travel in Philly: Road closures, SEPTA, traffic and parking
as mentioned in newsJuly 4th travel in Philly: Road closures, SEPTA, traffic and parkingSerenity Jones, 7, enjoys her free hoagie at Wawa's Hoagie Day at Independence Mall on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Some of the closures start Tuesday, when some Old City streets will be blocked off for the Philly Pops concert on Independence Mall. >> READ MORE: Quiz: Do you know how to come correct on Fourth of July in Philly? WeatherWhatever you decide to do, sunscreen and water will be musts on your packing lists, with the Philadelphia region in a heat wave that's expected to last beyond the Independence Day holiday. Read full story: July 4th travel in Philly: Road closures, SEPTA, traffic and parkingMore Coverage:Where to find free food in Philly for the Fourth of JulyWhen to travel for 4th of July to avoid traffic in your town
Continue Reading BelowIf you're planning on driving to picnics, barbecues, and beachside parties this July 4th, Google has developed an interactive tool that will tell you the best time to hit the road to avoid traffic. Using data collected from last year's Fourth of July traffic, Google created graphs depicting the best times to avoid traffic around the Independence Day period, which they have denoted as July 3-6, in 25 major metropolitan areas. If you're heading out of town to celebrate, the best time to leave is before workday traffic begins on July 3. There will be another break in traffic late that evening. If you can wait to leave the fireworks display until after 11 p.m., you can avoid traffic blocks on the way home.
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