SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – As the summer months enter a full cycle, travel is on the rise. By the end of this week alone, AAA predicts that 3.3 million people will be traveling in Southern California.
While most people are using public transportation and airplanes, according to AAA, the road that most people are traveling is still driving.
“It depends on where you go,” shares Vlad Vorobyed, who is visiting San Diego from Minnesota.
Those around San Diego all have different views on how they choose to tour the city.
“I want my car, it’s better,” shares Claudia Cruz.
“I took a bus and a trolley here,” says Fatima Mayo.
In terms of public transport, SANDAG says that since last year they have seen an increase of 34%.
“I think it’s because it’s so easy to take a trip to work right now you don’t have to worry about parking costs,” shares Antoinette Meier, Director of District Planning.
He says some of the reasons may be the free movement they give children. In one month SANDAG saw a 40% increase in one month for children using their services. He also shares that the ride is much cheaper than other modes.
“The money has been saved,” Meier says. “One trip per trip is 2.50, a full day for six dollars and a monthly pass is $ 100 or less.”
But for those who want to go the extra mile, the plane is the best bet.
San Diego International Airport says last weekend they had a record of more than 80,000 people coming and going in one day.
“I think a lot of people are taking trips they have booked or you know you are taking trips they have booked,” said stock spokeswoman Sabrina LoPiccolo.
The AAA says about 245 people will fly this week in Southern California, but the cost of flying increased by 14 percent to last year.
LoPiccolo reminds travelers using the airport, the continuation of the construction of the Terminal One. He adds that there is also a continuation of the delay and cancellation of flights expected to stay all summer.
“This is a combination of staff shortages, other climates around the world, and so I think people will have to expect that there can be a change in their travel plans,” he shares.
In view of this, AAA states that driving, even with high gas prices, will be the number one route for travel.
“It’s the cheapest way to get to summer resorts,” explains Dough Shupe with the Army Club of Southern California.
Shupe estimates that more than 2.7 million people in Southern California will travel over the weekend. He says before you hit the road, it is important to check your car. AAA hopes to rescue more than 65,000 drivers in Southern California largely due to dead batteries, flat tires, and self-locking out of your vehicle.
AAA asks that before getting up, getting up or jumping, make sure you have what you need to ensure safe movement.
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