BOISE – Governor Brad Little has proclaimed this week to be School Zone Safety Week, and AAA is reminding the public to help protect children traveling to and from school. 100 children are killed every year walking to and from school, with another 25,000 seriously injured. “At the beginning of every school year, most of…
BOISE – As scorching temperatures continue across the Gem State, AAA is reminding drivers of the dangers of leaving children or pets in cars. A child’s body temperature rises three to five times faster than that of an adult. Temperatures inside a vehicle can rise by more than 20 degrees in as little as 10 minutes,…
BOISE – Before you sign on the dotted line and drive away with your new dream car, AAA reminds you to consider the total costs of owning and operating it. Each year, AAA publishes the Your Driving Costs (YDC) study to help prospective vehicle owners make informed decisions. In this year’s analysis, the total cost…
BOISE – Travel volumes are expected to drop heading into the Fall, and gas prices could follow suit. According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for a gallon of regular is $3.58, which is two cents less than a week ago, five cents less than a month ago, and 59 cents less than a year ago.…
BOISE – According to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 258 million American drivers logged a staggering 2.7 trillion miles behind the wheel last year, spending 95 billion hours getting from point A to point B. Who did the most driving? How far were they traveling? How old were their vehicles? AAA…
BOISE – (August 28, 2024) – As millions of Americans brace for a busy Labor Day weekend on the roads and at the airports, AAA is sharing tips to successfully navigate the crowds. AAA projects a 9% increase in this weekend’s holiday travel from a year ago. “Labor Day travel doesn’t approach the volumes that…
BOISE – In what is expected to be another busy travel holiday, AAA is helping Idahoans get ready for Labor Day weekend. “Domestic travel for Labor Day could be up by as much as 9% from a year ago,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “Some families may journey a shorter distance from…
BOISE – After a six-cent jump last week, Idaho gas prices are once again beginning to calm down. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.61, which is two cents less than a week ago, a penny less than a month ago, and 45 cents less…
BOISE – As the summer starts to wind down, some families will look for ways to free up space at home, including some that are sending a college student off to school. AAA is sharing tips when considering a self-storage facility. According to the Self Storage Association, 10% of all American households rent storage space,…
BOISE – Idaho drivers are experiencing some turbulence at the pump, and the trend may continue this week. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.63, which is six cents more than a week ago and three cents more than a month ago, but 38 cents…
