Tuesday, August 28, 2012
If you're traveling Labor Day Weekend or driving to college, here's what AAA says about gas prices.
Hurricane Isaac, which may hit the Gulf Coast late Tuesday or early Wednesday and has already shut down several refineries, could send gas prices up right before Labor Day weekend. But for now, it looks like Americans are still making plans to travel. The average fuel price in Columbia is $3.84 and Ellicott City is $3.77—nearly 30 cents per gallon more expensive than prices one month ago. AAA defines the Labor Day holiday weekend as starting on Thursday and ending Monday, Sept. 3. AAA projects that 33 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend. “In the absence of strong economic growth that might fuel a significant boost in travel volume, it is an encouraging sign that Americans …
Friday, August 24, 2012
Howard County Police will focus on traffic safety around school zones for the first couple weeks of the school year.
Students return to school on Monday, and Howard County Police will be increasing their presence around schools for the first couple weeks of the school year, according to a department press release. Officers will target drivers speeding in school zones, enforce seat belt laws and trail school buses to make sure vehicles stop when the red lights are flashing during a drop off–-a violation that can earn drivers a $570 fine. "We hope that police presence around the schools will send a message to drivers to slow down," said Police Chief William McMahon in a statement. "Students throughout the region will be walking and driving to and from school and we want to make sure every one of them arrives safely." In addition to increased patrols around…
Friday, August 5, 2011
Crews will be resurfacing roads through mid-September.
The Howard County Department of Public Works announced it would begin a countywide road-resurfacing project next week and the county is urging drivers to be extra cautious around the work crews. The project is slated to be complete by mid-September, and will seal cracks in roadways and create a uniform skid-resistant surface. The department is offering these tips to drivers approaching the work zones: Approximately 45 miles of road will be resurfaced or paved throughout the county, according to Howard County Bureau of Highways Chief Bill Malone. Malone said resurfacing crews will not work on busy roads during rush hours, and some of the busiest roads will be worked on overnight. The county encourages anyone with questions about the road-…
Friday, July 8, 2011
Storms damaged and flooded the region last night and round two could come today.
With the National Weather Service calling for possible hail, rain and high winds, the Maryland State Highway Administration is warning commuters to take the time to drive safely in central Maryland. SHA tweeted at noon, “Major storms expected throughout MD during p.m. rush hours. Plan ahead and allow extra travel time this afternoon.” Southwest Baltimore County bore the brunt of last night’s storm, with several houses flooding and losing roofs around Halethorpe. According to NWS, there is an 80 percent chance of precipitation this afternoon, turning into a 90 percent chance of precipitation with showers and thunderstorms into early Saturday. Howard County Police spokesperson Elizabeth Schroen said a couple of trees went down and a some …
Laurie
10:43 am on Thursday, August 30, 2012
Gas was down in the $80s per barrel some time this year and the price didn't dip below $3.00 either. Prices went up after Katrina and never came back down. Oil companies are making billions in profits. We are being gouged. more ›