As the holiday travel season kicks off gas prices continue to slowly decline, and could hit a national average of three dollars per gallon before the new year.

AAA is also launching its “Tow to Go” for the holiday weekend. It’s a program that is offering a safe ride for “would-be impaired drivers,” according to AAA. “If you plan to consume alcohol or drugs this weekend, make plans for a safe ride home first. If your plans fall through, you can call AAA, and we’ll get you to a safe place,” Jenkins said.

AAA predicts a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel period, with an estimated 80 million people traveling for the holiday. The vast majority – nearly 72 million – will drive to their destinations. The Jon Bon Jovi service area in South Amboy was busier than usual on Tuesday,

AAA predicts that the busiest travel days on the road will be tomorrow and Wednesday, with peak traffic expected between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

AAA reported Monday thatgas prices in Michigan have jumped 7 cents since after the Thanksgiving weekend. Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.08 per gall

The high number of Michiganders traveling to get to Thanksgiving dinner pushed gas prices up 7 cents a gallon on average to $3.08, but prices likely will come down again, experts predicted. "With a record-breaking number of travelers on the roadways for Thanksgiving,

Gas prices in Michigan are up 7 cents from a week ago, at $3.08 per gallon for regular unleaded, according to AAA- The Auto Club Group.

The AAA report stated that regional gas prices vary across Florida. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, Homosassa Springs, and Naples are the most expensive metro markets, while Crestview