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Reader’s Digest rates Ga. roads No. 13, I-285 no fun

March 21, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Georgia has the 13th best roads in the nation — and 2nd best in the Southeast — according to a report by Reader’s Digest magazine.

Ga. Senate votes to ban texting while driving

March 20, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The state Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would ban people from texting while driving.

Airlines boast higher on-time performance rate in January

March 20, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The nation’s largest airlines had a higher on-time performance rate this past January than in both January 2009 and December 2009, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

FAA proposes penalties against American Airlines

March 20, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed civil penalties totaling $787,500 against American Airlines for maintenance violations.

Delta to resume service between JFK and Haiti

March 17, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Special to The Travel Trolley Delta Air Lines will resume service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Port-au-Prince, Haiti, three times weekly beginning April 3, 2010. Service from JFK to Port-au-Prince will expand to five times weekly starting June 10. “As part of a long-standing commitment to the Caribbean basin, Delta looks forward to once again providing multiple travel options that not only connect the tri-state area to Haiti, but will

NHTSA: Traffic fatalities for 2009 reach record low

March 11, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the number of overall traffic fatalities reported at the end of 2009 reached the lowest level since 1954, declining for the 15th consecutive quarter.

Smyrna museum features hyper-local exhibits

March 11, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Since it officially opened on April 25, 1999, the Smyrna Museum is dedicated to keeping alive the stories that make the Jonquil City unique — from images of the city’s past to artifacts from important events in history.

Survey: Americans seek air travel security

March 9, 2010 The Travel Trolley

PRNewswire via The Travel Trolley According to new America THINKS survey results, Americans are clamoring most for aviation infrastructure improvements that will make them feel safer. “As our aviation infrastructure priorities are debated and future funding questioned on Capitol Hill, it’s crucial to look at what matters most to the nation’s air travelers,” said Paul Yarossi, president of HNTB Holdings Ltd., which commissioned the survey “Clearly, the majority of Americans say safety and security is

Obama nominates retired Army Maj. Gen. to TSA post

March 9, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Travel Trolley President Obama said he plans to nominate retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert A. Harding to head the Transportation Security Administration. “I am confident that Bob’s talent and expertise will make him a tremendous asset in our ongoing efforts to bolster security and screening measures at our airports,” Obama said. “I can think of no one more qualified than Bob to take on this important job, and I look forward to working with

American Eagle launches nonstop jet service between Dallas and Augusta, Ga.

March 8, 2010 The Travel Trolley

American Eagle Airlines will begin nonstop jet service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) in Augusta, Ga., beginning June 10.