Another record-breaking number of Americans will be traveling for the holidays, 107.3 million according to the new AAA travel forecast. And driving seems to be very popular again this year; 97.4 million Americans will be taking over the roads. So, if you find that your trip may take longer than normal, and AAA says it might take three times longer, consider passing the time with one or more of these podcasts:
- Wait, wait… don’t tell me! – the NPR weekly current events quiz is a fun way to test your knowledge and catch up on current events
- Revisionist history – if you like Malcolm Gladwell’s writing, you will definitely enjoy this weekly podcast
- Radiolab – a science show, informative and easy to digest
- Freakonomics – inspired by the book with the same name, the show explores “ the hidden side of everything” and they do mean everything
- The Ezra Klein Show – his guest list includes policymakers, writers, business leaders, and techies. The show is entertaining and informative
And if you are taking public transit, here are the holiday transit schedules:
NJ Transit Bus Service – Christmas Eve, December 24, Sunday schedule, no service on 603, 611,612, 619,624
December 25, Christmas Day, Sunday schedule, no service on 603, 611, 612, 619, 624.
December 31, New Year’s Eve, Sunday schedule, no service on 603, 611, 612, 619, 624.
Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day, Sunday schedule, no service on 603, 610, 611, 612, 619, 624
Bicycles permitted at all times
NJ Transit Rail Service – Weekend Service on Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day and Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
Bicycles are not permitted on trains on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Riverline – Sunday Schedule for Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day and Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
Bicycles permitted at all times
Amtrak –Schedules available here
AirTran – http://www.panynj.gov/airports/ewr-to-from.html
SEPTA – Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day and Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day regular Sunday schedule
PATH –Sunday Schedule, Christmas Day– Monday, December 25 Saturday Schedule, New Year’s Eve – Saturday, December 31 Saturday Schedule, New Year’s Day – Sunday, January 1 Sunday Schedule
FreeB – No Service on Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day and Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
New schedule in effect January 2, 2018.
Route 130 Connection – No service on Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day and Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
Tiger Transit – Limited or suspended service during University holidays. More information available at https://transportation.princeton.edu/
Suburban – Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day and Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day on a Sunday Schedule
Ocean Ride – No service on Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day and Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
Ride Provide – No service on Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day and Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
Happy and Safe Holidays from all of us at GMTMA!
Sources: http://newsroom.aaa.com/tag/holiday-travel-forecast/