AAA: 31.2M drivers to take Memorial Day road trip

It's going to be another busy Memorial Day weekend on the nation's highways.

Expert: Summer gas prices likely to be lower than 2012

West Lafayette, Ind. — A Purdue University economist says he expects this summer's gasoline prices to be lower than last year.

Public charter Lakeshore Express adds service to Pellston airport

Lakeshore Express, a public charter launching flights from Oakland County International Airport to Chicago's Midway Airport starting June 6, will begin service to Pellston Regional Airport in northern Michigan that same day.

AAA: Michigan gas prices rise 10 cents over past week

Dearborn — AAA Michigan said gasoline prices have risen about 10 cents during the past week to a statewide average of about $3.88 per gallon.

Officials to kick off Michigan seat belt campaign

Detroit — Law enforcement officials across Michigan will be enforcing federally funded safety belt enforcement zones through the coming Memorial Day travel weekend.

Michigan drivers: Buckle up or pay up

Here’s a bitter little fact of life, my fellow Michigan motorists: When seat belt usage drops, the chances of dying behind the wheel goes up.

American Airlines to seat people traveling light earlier

If you’re traveling light, you can board earlier on American Airlines. The airline said Thursday that people carrying just a personal item that fits under the seat — no rolling suitcases — will be allowed to board before most other passengers.

Feds urge states to lower drunken-driving limit

Washington — A National Transportation Safety Board recommendation to lower the legal limit on drunken driving would save hundreds of lives annually, the NTSB said.

Gov. Snyder wants portion of higher tax revenue to go to road repairs

Gov. Rick Snyder said Tuesday he wants to dedicate a portion of a projected increase in tax revenue toward road repairs if the Legislature doesn’t act on his transportation funding package.

AAA: Michigan gas prices rise 1 cent over past week

Dearborn — AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have risen about 1 cent during the past week to a statewide average of about $3.78 per gallon.

Amtrak unveils locomotives to replace aging fleet

Newark, N.J. — When Amtrak unveils the first of 70 new locomotives Monday at a plant in California, it will mark what the national passenger railroad service hopes will be a new era of better reliability, streamlined maintenance and better energy efficiency.

NB I-75 reopens in Troy after fire engulfs semi carrying paper products

Troy — Police have reopened northbound Interstate 75 at 14 Mile after an early morning truck fire completely closed the roadway.

Grand Rapids hopes $34M rapid transit buses take off in region

Grand Rapids — The birth of bus rapid transit in Michigan didn’t occur in the Motor City but in this growing health-care hub region where officials hope commuters will crave the system and generate millions in economic development.

Road Commission for Oakland County doing resurfacing in 3 of the most-traveled areas

The Road Commission for Oakland County has two high-profile resurfacing projects underway and a third one waiting in the on-deck circle.

Snyder signs bills to halt rise in blood alcohol limit for drivers

Lansing — Republican Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation that will prevent a scheduled rise in Michigan's blood alcohol content limit for drivers. ...

I-94 reopens in Ann Arbor after fatal crash

A fatal crash closed eastbound Interstate 94 near State Street and U.S. 23 for several hours early Thursday in Ann Arbor.

Study: Parents of preteens big offenders of distracted driving

It’s not just teenagers and compulsive business executives engaging in distracted driving behind the wheel. A new study finds that parents carting their ...

Traffic fatalities rise by 5.3 percent in 2012

Washington — The head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration thinks the growing economy and a rise in motorcycle deaths may account for ...

AAA: Gas prices rise 2 cents over past week

Dearborn — AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have risen about 2 cents during the past week to a statewide average of about $3.77 per gallon.

I-94 at Eight Mile reopens after crash

St. Clair Shores/Harper Woods — Michigan State Police have reopened westbound Interstate 94 after a crash at Eight Mile closed the roadway.

Appeals court deals Troy setback in transit center dispute

Troy — A controversial transit center that figured into the recall of the city’s mayor last year is facing a legal setback by the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Weird road experiences

I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed, and experienced, several weird things when driving.

U.S. road deaths jump 5.3% in ’12 to highest number since 2008

Washington — Traffic deaths rose 5.3 percent in 2012, marking the highest number of people to die on U.S. roads since 2008.

Truck with livestock feed spills load on Mound Road in Warren

Warren — Two lanes of northbound traffic on Mound Road will be blocked off until at least 10 a.m. Thursday as crews work to remove livestock feed from ...

Southeast Michigan traffic fatalities up, but crashes overall down, study finds

For the first time in three years, the number of traffic crashes in southeast Michigan has dropped but the number of fatalities has grown.

Detroit council, mayor weigh transit fund lawsuit; EM discourages it

Detroit - The City Council and Mayor Dave Bing want to weigh a potential lawsuit over the loss of $7 million in federal transit funds, but emergency manager ...

Area residents optimistic about regional plans for light rail, faster buses

Bloomfield Hills — The promise of mass transit along Woodward Avenue has Dennis Demers hopeful. The retiree from Birmingham would love to use light rail or ...

State lawmaker offers new road funding plan, alternative to Snyder proposal

Lansing — A new proposal diverges from Gov. Rick Snyder’s billion-dollar plan in a bid to jump-start talks on the best ways to finance road and bridge ...

Crash closes M-59 at Rochester Road

Rochester Hills — The Michigan State Police are reporting the closure of westbound M-59 at Rochester Road due to a crash.