DOT Launches Nationwide Crackdown On Drunk Drivers
The holiday season brings with it office parties, seasonal celebrations and trips to see family and friends. For many people, that means having a few drinks. The U.S. Department of Transportation wants to make sure these revelers stay out of the driver’s seat.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Tuesday at the Arlington County Courthouse a nationwide crackdown during the holiday season. The effort will involve a combination of enforcement and reminders that police and other agencies will be out in force over the holidays.
Snowbird Travel Resources
About this time each year comes the annual migration of millions of travelers to warmer destinations in America’s Sunbelt. Seasoned “Snowbirds” who have been making the journey for years already know what to expect, but to a first-timer, it’s a brand new adventure.
“Snowbirds” traveling south for the winter often use America’s Interstate highway system to make that journey. Travelers from the Northeast typically take I-95, which runs from Maine to Florida while those from the Midwest use I-75, which runs from Michigan to Florida.
Both seasoned travelers and first timers have some great resources on the Internet to help make their journey safer, less expensive and more enjoyable. The I-95 Exit Guide and I-75 Exit Guide are two websites in particular that offer travelers a wealth information on two of the most heavily-traveled highways for those headed to warmer weather in America’s Sunbelt.
Both Exit Guide websites list the following exit-by-exit information for the entire length of Interstate:
- Food - chain and independently owned fast food, diners, restaurants and snack bars
- Gas – chain and independently owned gas stations
- Lodging - chain and independently owned hotels, motels, motor lodges and suite hotels
- Camping – public and privately owned camping areas and RV parks located within 10 miles
- Rest areas – rest areas, service plazas and welcome centers
- Shopping – shopping centers and malls, factory outlet centers, strip centers and other commercial areas.
The lodging feature for both websites also gives you the ability to research and book your hotel stay. The booking engine is easy to use and we’ve found some great deals on chain hotels when we did a sample search. In addition, both exit guides road construction and real-time traffic reports, gas prices and travel weather.
I would encourage anyone traveling these popular routes to visit these websites before your next trip or use their services while traveling!
Link to: The I-95 Exit Guide
Link to: The I-75 Exit Guide
New Destination Guide Website With a Twist
“Travel guides for major tourist destinations are a dime a dozen on the Internet. We focus on the not-so-major destinations… the true undiscovered gems!” says the new website, 511Destinations.com.
511destinations.com is a different kind of travel guide. While most vacation guides on the Internet concentrate on the major tourist destinations, this new website presents smaller market and off the beaten path destinations… with a twist.
Rather than being bombarded with local information to sift thru, each 511destination is a snapshot. Where to stay, eat, go and how to get around are the basics, presented in a clean, well designed layout with eye-catching graphics and great functionality.
What’s more, users are encouraged to build their own destination guide simply by submitting a brief overview. Right now, there are no limits. You can be a proud resident that wants to tell the world about your town, a traveler that’s itching to share a destination they’ve discovered, or a business looking to promote themselves via a little local information.
It’s a great little website loaded with information that you often just can’t find anywhere else. 511destinations.com is also built to accommodate viewing on smartphones and mobile devices!
Drivers To See Lane Restrictions on I-75 This Holiday Weekend
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Drivers to see lane restrictions on I-75 this holiday weekend
kypost.com On one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, construction on Interstate 75 in Northern Kentucky will cause lane restrictions and headaches for drivers this holiday weekend. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Thursday that beginning … |
Construction on Kentucky I-71/I-75 to Begin
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Construction on I-71/I-75 to commence
kypost.com Motorists traveling in or around Boone and Gallatin counties, be ready for road construction. The 18-mile section from Interstate 71/75 interchange to … |
Lane Closures on Southbound I-75 in Kentucky
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Lane closures on southbound I-75
Georgetown News Graphic Message boards will be posted to caution motorists about the construction. The transportation cabinet asks motorists to be aware of the work zone and to … |