Legislators are encouraged to keep traffic safety discussions going after S1283 dies BOISE – (March 28, 2018) – In calling attention to National Distracted Driving Awareness month in April, AAA asks Idaho legislators to continue to work with stakeholders to improve safety. In 2016, ten people were killed every day in distracted driving crashes on…
Oregon Average Tops $3 a Gallon for First Time in Three Years PORTLAND, Ore., – With the arrival of spring, gas prices are spiking across the country with some states seeing double-digit increases for the week. The national average for regular jumps six cents to $2.62 a gallon while the Oregon average spikes nine cents…
The Gem State’s sixteen-cent increase over the past week is the largest in the nation BOISE – (March 26, 2018) – It’s time for Idaho drivers to brace themselves. Predicted seasonal gas price increases have reached the Gem State, with higher pump prices expected to follow, according to AAA. “Over the last week, Idaho’s average…
Voice-based technology helps diners choose from among 31,000 approved locations BOISE – (March 22, 2018) – Grab a fork and dig into a delicious meal at a restaurant near you, but before you go, grab your smartphone or mobile device. AAA is pleased to announce that a simple voice command to Amazon Alexa or the…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Demand for gasoline in the U.S. is at the highest level on record for March and that’s putting upward pressure on pump prices. For the week, the national average for regular gains four cents to $2.56 a gallon while the Oregon average jumps a nickel to $2.98. “As demand for gasoline rose,…
Foundation’s new website highlights four major research priorities BOISE – (March 16, 2018) – In recognition of 70 years of safety research, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has launched a new website – AAAFoundation.org – that organizes data into four focus areas: emerging technologies, vulnerable road users, driver behavior and performance, and roadway systems…
AAA survey reveals 88 million Americans will take family trips this year PORTLAND, Ore., – Led by millennials, some 88 million Americans plan to take family vacations this year. According to the latest research from AAA Travel, 44 percent of millennials are planning a family getaway, more than members of Generation X (39 percent) or…
New AAA survey shows 27 percent of traveling families will take three trips or more BOISE – (March 15, 2018) – Family travel trends are changing, with more families planning multiple vacations and seeking unique experiences this year, according to AAA’s new survey. “For the last two years, we’ve seen rising consumer confidence motivate more…
PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average is flat and has remained fairly steady for the past 10 days while prices in the West Coast, Great Lakes and Central states are inching up. For the week, the national average for regular remains at $2.52 a gallon while the Oregon average ticks up one-and-a-half cents to $2.92,…
After clearing the House by a wide majority, bill heads to Senate Judiciary Committee BOISE – (March 13, 2018) – After clearing the House by a large majority, House Bill 551 (legislation that requires the use of an ignition interlock device for all drunk driving offenders) will be presented for a hearing Wednesday, March 14…
