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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Here's what to know as you travel Middle Tennessee for Memorial Day weekend
Burgers and hot dogs on the grill, plenty of cold drinks on ice and a family gathering with cornhole may be on the Memorial Day weekend menu for many Tennesseans. But more gatherings and travel mean more traffic on major roadways throughout the country. Nashville is no different. For those who might be saying, 'traffic in Nashville? No way.' Would anyone actually say that? Just in case, here's the warning: Over the holiday weekend, expect more. At least AAA says the Volunteer State ranks among the best in the country for gas prices. The organization predicts 45.1 million Americans will travel throughout the country during the holiday weekend, up 1.4 million from last year. With some travel already beginning as many kick off an extended weekend, Nashville will see an increase in highway congestion as May wraps up. A HERE Technologies study of several cities in the United States estimates Tennessee will see 55 highways increase in congestion in May as compared to April, all thanks in part to better weather and the Memorial Day holiday weekend. So, as folks pack up the cooler, the sunscreen and the family for that road trip, here are a few things they should know before they hit the road: The average price for a gallon of gas in Tennessee is $2.72, the second least expensive market in the country, AAA reports. The $2.72 is 44 cents less than one year ago. Nashville's average price for a gallon of gas is $2.77 The most expensive gas prices in metro markets in Tennessee is Jackson at $2.78. Clarksville has the least expensive average in Middle Tennessee at $2.65. Average gas prices are compiled by AAA through surveys of credit card usage and other statistical data at 130,000 stations across the country. AAA said gas prices are rising again ahead of the summer travel surge. Prices were up 4 cents May 23 from last week due to the increase in the price and demand of crude oil. With higher volumes of traffic expected over Memorial Day weekend along with local high school graduations, many law enforcement agencies are expecting to head out in force. The Tennessee Highway Patrol posted on social media May 23 that they plan to be out in "full force" during the holiday weekend, with a focus on DUIs, seatbelts and speeding. Franklin Police Department will target impaired driving by increasing patrol across the city. "Memorial Day weekend and graduation celebrations are times of joy and reflection," Police chief Deb Faulkner said in a May 21 statement. "However, they also bring a heightened risk of impaired driving. Our goal is to ensure that everyone can celebrate safely without the tragedy of preventable accidents." The National Traffic safety Administration reports around 40% of Memorial Day weekend traffic fatalities involve alcohol. And in Tennessee, more than 7,700 driving under the influence-related crashes were reported in 2024. AAA said it will assist more than 356,000 stranded drivers nationwide during the holiday weekend. The agency will offer free rides to impaired drivers through their Tow to Go service. The program started in 1998 and has helped remove around 30,000 impaired drivers from the road, according to statistics provided by AAA. The service is offered in 11 states, including Tennessee, to AAA members and non-members with a tow truck transporting a person and their vehicle within a 10-mile radius. Tow to Go will be active from 6 p.m. May 23 to 6 a.m. May 27. The service can't be scheduled in advance. To use it, call 855-286-9246. Here Technologies studied the total time it would take to drive the entire road network in several major cities. While Nashville scored better than areas like Boston, Chicago, Detroit, New York and Los Angeles, the city saw a large jump from the average time of 4.2 hours to 14.2 hours when calculating the time it would take to drive the entire road network in Music City during peak times, like a holiday weekend. On the positive side, the city scored favorably against Phoenix, who's 38.1 peak traffic drive time is more than double that of Nashville. Whether someone is looking for a Memorial Day-inspired party along Lower Broadway or a brunch with friends, Nashville has it covered. A free Musicians Corner concert will be held at Centennial Park May 23-25. The family friendly event will feature live music, drinks, food, a kids play area and local vendors. For those looking to burn off some weekend calories, or getting a workout in before a Memorial Day pig-out, a Memorial Day Dash 5K will be held May 26 at Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard. And of course, there's always dinner and movie. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: What to know as you travel during Memorial Day weekend
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Traveling during Memorial Day weekend? Maps show where traffic could be the worst
A record number of Americans are expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend ‒ a kick-start to a season synonymous with vacationing. This year, the holiday weekend will take place from May 22 to May 26. AAA predicts 45.1 million Americans to travel domestically during the popular holiday period – an increase of 1.4 million from last year. The majority of travelers will be taking a road trip to reach their final destination, with the busiest day for rental car pickups expected to be Friday, May 23, according to Hertz. Where will traffic be the most backed up during weekend travel? And how much extra time should drivers expect to spend on the road? HERE Technologies, a location data and technology company, collected information on traffic and congested roadways in 10 cities throughout the United States. From New York to Chicago to Los Angeles, here's where traffic is expected to be backed up during Memorial weekend: As of recent weekends, traffic congestion has been the worst on the Central Freeway in San Francisco as well as Route 60 in Los Angeles, the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago, and the Washington and Verrazano-Narrows bridges in New York, HERE Technologies reported. HERE Technologies tracks traffic jams, roadway congestion, roadways closed and average speed on the road. Of the 10 cities measured, Detroit experienced the largest increase in weekend traffic jams and congestion between April and May. Comparing congestion in cities between April and May The New York metro area has the most highways of the 10 cities measured. Between April and May of this year, 62.6% of those highways experienced increased congestion. Los Angeles has close to 3,000 highways. During the same period, 33% of highways had an increase in congestion. Roadways to avoid during weekend holiday travel Kyle Jackson, Principal Data Scientist at HERE Technologies, told USA TODAY, "drivers should watch out for the traffic impact of recent road closures such as on the Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles, I-10 in Phoenix, and the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago." Anticipated time spent in traffic It may come as no surprise that New York and Los Angeles are the worst cities to be driving in during peak traffic times on a Friday. HERE Technologies tracked the total time it would take to drive the entire road network in these cities. Drivers in New York spend the most extra hours in congestion compared to the other nine cities where traffic congestion was tracked. When is memorial day traffic the worst and when is the best time to drive? As usual with holiday weekends, flexibility pays off and the best time to hit the road is in the morning. On Thursday, May 22, and Saturday, May 24, travelers should leave before noon. On Friday, May 23, the optimal time to start driving is before 11 a.m. For returning home, travelers should leave before 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, and before 2 p.m. on Monday, May 26. "Memorial Day weekend getaways don't have to be extravagant and costly,' said Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel, in a press release. "While some travelers embark on dream vacations and fly hundreds of miles across the country, many families just pack up the car and drive to the beach or take a road trip to visit friends. Long holiday weekends are ideal for travel because many people have an extra day off work and students are off from school."
USA Today
23-05-2025
- USA Today
Traveling during Memorial Day weekend? Maps show where traffic could be the worst
Traveling during Memorial Day weekend? Maps show where traffic could be the worst A record number of Americans are expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend ‒ a kick-start to a season synonymous with vacationing. This year, the holiday weekend will take place from May 22 to May 26. AAA predicts 45.1 million Americans to travel domestically during the popular holiday period – an increase of 1.4 million from last year. The majority of travelers will be taking a road trip to reach their final destination, with the busiest day for rental car pickups expected to be Friday, May 23, according to Hertz. Where will traffic be the most backed up during weekend travel? And how much extra time should drivers expect to spend on the road? HERE Technologies, a location data and technology company, collected information on traffic and congested roadways in 10 cities throughout the United States. From New York to Chicago to Los Angeles, here's where traffic is expected to be backed up during Memorial weekend: As of recent weekends, traffic congestion has been the worst on the Central Freeway in San Francisco as well as Route 60 in Los Angeles, the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago, and the Washington and Verrazano-Narrows bridges in New York, HERE Technologies reported. HERE Technologies tracks traffic jams, roadway congestion, roadways closed and average speed on the road. Of the 10 cities measured, Detroit experienced the largest increase in weekend traffic jams and congestion between April and May. Comparing congestion in cities between April and May The New York metro area has the most highways of the 10 cities measured. Between April and May of this year, 62.6% of those highways experienced increased congestion. Los Angeles has close to 3,000 highways. During the same period, 33% of highways had an increase in congestion. Roadways to avoid during weekend holiday travel Kyle Jackson, Principal Data Scientist at HERE Technologies, told USA TODAY, "drivers should watch out for the traffic impact of recent road closures such as on the Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles, I-10 in Phoenix, and the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago." Anticipated time spent in traffic It may come as no surprise that New York and Los Angeles are the worst cities to be driving in during peak traffic times on a Friday. HERE Technologies tracked the total time it would take to drive the entire road network in these cities. Drivers in New York spend the most extra hours in congestion compared to the other nine cities where traffic congestion was tracked. When is memorial day traffic the worst and when is the best time to drive? As usual with holiday weekends, flexibility pays off and the best time to hit the road is in the morning. On Thursday, May 22, and Saturday, May 24, travelers should leave before noon. On Friday, May 23, the optimal time to start driving is before 11 a.m. For returning home, travelers should leave before 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, and before 2 p.m. on Monday, May 26. "Memorial Day weekend getaways don't have to be extravagant and costly,' said Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel, in a press release. "While some travelers embark on dream vacations and fly hundreds of miles across the country, many families just pack up the car and drive to the beach or take a road trip to visit friends. Long holiday weekends are ideal for travel because many people have an extra day off work and students are off from school." Contributing Kathleen Wong
Barnama
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
HERE Technologies Debuts Software-defined Vehicle Solutions At Auto Shanghai 2025
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, the location data and technology platform, has announced its debut participation in Auto Shanghai 2025, one of the world's premier automotive industry events. A trusted partner to China's top automotive companies, HERE delivers high-quality, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered mapping and location data solutions for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) era. Its Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific, Deon Newman said HERE has been a trusted partner to global and Chinese automakers for the past 40 years and is thrilled to be an exhibitor at Auto Shanghai 2025. 'We work with leading automakers globally to provide AI-powered location intelligence solutions that deliver the most innovative driver experiences, Navigation on Autopilot (NOA), and automated driving functions,' added Newman in a statement. At the event, HERE will showcase its latest technologies and offer a range of interactive demos, including HERE Navigation, the turnkey customisable software solution that delivers a complete navigation experience fit for the digital cockpit. In addition, the company will demonstrate HERE AI Assistant, the intuitive companion for contextual, real-time and predictive location-aware interactions that leverages generative large language models for an optimised total cost of ownership. HERE delivers a suite of products tailored to power electric vehicles (EVs), NOA and digital cockpit vehicle experiences that includes HERE Automated Driving Zones, which allows OEMs to precisely define the Operational Design Domain (ODD) for their ADAS and AD features. One of HERE's long-standing partners is the Neusoft Corporation, in which the companies are focused on delivering customised intelligent navigation solutions for global markets, supporting Chinese automakers in meeting diverse international requirements and expanding their global reach. -- BERNAMA
Barnama
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
HERE partners with ECARX to launch Next-Generation, In-Car Navigation at Auto Shanghai 2025
Shanghai, Auto Shanghai 2025, April 22 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced its strategic partnership with ECARX, global mobility technology company ECARX (Nasdaq: ECX), on co-developing a new-generation navigation system with multi-scenario adaptability, integrating the HERE SDK navigation platform with ECARX's full-stack solutions. HERE SDK offers the latest, complete navigation and location services experience for connected vehicles. It stands out for its multi-scenario adaptability, data accuracy, coverage breadth, technical performance, and developer-friendly features, making it ideal for high-precision mapping, real-time navigation, and cross-platform support.
