Tag: transportation
The Top Tech Finds for 2024
January 14, 2021. Ellen R. Delisio
The CES 2024 Consumer Technology Association trade show featured some exciting future automobile technology and plenty of other impressive products.
How to Start a Walking School Bus Program
October 07, 2020. AAA Staff
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and there’s no walk more important than the one from home to school. Here’s how to ensure your children arrive to school safely.
10 Ways to Stop Unnecessary Spending
June 25, 2020. Vanessa Young
Growing your savings starts with curbing superfluous purchases.
The Evolution of Car Design
May 07, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
Between technological advances and changing tastes, the evolution of car design has come a long way since the days of the Model T.
Jump-Start Your Early Retirement With These 5 Steps
March 16, 2020. Joanna Cutrara
Everybody wants early retirement. What can you do to make sure you get the chance? Find out with these five helpful steps.
C.R. Patterson and Sons: The First and Only African-American Automobile Company
February 03, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
In honor of Black History Month, learn how former slave C.R. Patterson and his son Frederick started a business that would eventually build the first cars, rivaling the Model T.
The Least Expensive Cities to Retire in the U.S.
January 29, 2020. AAA Staff
If you’re approaching retirement, knowing where to retire cheap could help keep your nest egg safer, longer.
How to Get an International Driving Permit
January 28, 2020. Sarah Hopkins
If you’re planning on driving while abroad, you’ll most likely need an International Driving Permit. But how do you get one? It’s easier than you might think.
Sustainable Travel Tips for the Eco-Conscious Traveler
January 21, 2020. AAA Staff
Your efforts to help the planet shouldn’t take a vacation when you do. Learn what you can do to be a more sustainable traveler.
AAA Traffic Safety Heroes Turn Tragic Stories Into Powerful Messages
January 16, 2020. Ellis Einhorn
Two inspiring individuals are honored for their work to keep our roads safer.
Where Did the First Road Signs Come From?
December 18, 2019. Jerry Ascierto
Starting in 1906, regional AAA clubs across the nation began paying for and installing wooden signs to help motorists find their way.
The Northeast Cities With the Most Traffic Congestion
November 28, 2019. Jerry Ascierto
Every city has its share of traffic jams, but not all gridlock is created equal.
5 of the Largest Objects Ever Moved on the Road
November 14, 2019. Andrew Sheldon
Space shuttles and boulders and turbines, oh my! These are some of the largest objects moved on roadways.
Film Celebrates AAA Founder’s Amazing Exploits
October 11, 2019. AAA Staff
Adventurer. Daredevil. Auto and Aviation pioneer. Broadway Actor: AAA founder Augustus Post led a life tailor made for the movies.
7 Tips for Saving on Prescriptions
September 26, 2019. AAA Staff
Don’t let price take precedence over your health and well-being. While prescription medications can be costly, there are a few ways you can save.
The Worst Roads in America Are in the Northeast
September 25, 2019. Andrew Sheldon
The U.S. has a $146 billion backlog in needed roadway safety improvements, according to a report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. It appears that a large portion of those improvements are needed in the Northeast.
Fun and Foliage in Western New York
September 23, 2019. Sarah Hopkins
There’s no better place to see fall foliage than in the forests, trails and waterways of western New York. If you’re looking for leaves, this is the place to go.
States With the Highest and Lowest Unemployment Rates
August 28, 2019. AAA Staff
While unemployment affects the entire U.S., unemployment rates can vary wildly from state to state.
What You Need to Know About Bringing Medicine on a Plane
August 21, 2019. AAA Staff
Can you bring medicine on a plane? Of course. But – as with most things related to air travel – there are a few rules you should be aware of first.
Your Guide to the Newport Mansions
August 13, 2019. Roberto Cruz
Slip on your walking shoes for a tour of Newport mansions and get an inside look at some of Rhode Island’s most opulent estates.