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AAA NORTHWAY HEADQUARTERS OfficE
433 State St., Suite 300, Schenectady, NY 12305 Telephone (518) 370-5400 www.AAA.com
OfficERS
James Phelps – President & CEO Dick Jacobs – Regional President
Amsterdam Travel center
118 Sanford Farms Shopping Center
Route 30N, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Telephone: 518-684-0064
Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sat: 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m
Elmira Heights Travel center
99 W McCanns Boulevard, Elmira Heights, NY 14903 Telephone: 607-734-5246
Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri: 8:30 a.m.-5:00p.m., Thurs: 8:30 a.m.-6:00p.m.
Halfmoon Travel center & Auto Repair
1647 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065 Telephone: 518-831-1860
Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sat: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m Auto Repair: 518-831-1861
Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sat: 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Plattsburgh Travel center
20 Booth Drive, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Telephone: 518-563-3925
Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sat: 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Queensbury Travel center
345 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Telephone: 518-792-0068
Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sat: 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Saratoga Springs Travel center
26 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Telephone: 518-587-8529
Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sat: 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Schenectady Travel center
1626 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12309 Telephone: 518-374-4696
Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sat: 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Vestal Travel center
3701 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY 13850 Telephone: 607-722-7255
Mon & Thur: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tue, Wed & Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Danielle Taylor - Editor Dorothy crouch - Contributing Editor Angela ilich - Director of Production
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F AAA ON THE ISSUES
or 115 years, AAA has represented District of Columbia require all back-seat passengers the interests of its members and to buckle up; in New York, only children under 16 must
James Phelps President & CEO
the motoring public. Today, more than ever, AAA New York State, an association of four AAA clubs in the Empire State serving more than 2.7 million members, is committed to improving the conditions of our infrastructure and enhancing safety on our roads. AAA’s efforts are far-
do so. Since New York’s seat belt laws went into effect, over 1,500 unbelted rear seat occupants age 16 and over were killed in crashes. New York drivers support extending the seat belt law requirements to adults in the back seat with 69 percent of our survey respondents stating they strongly or somewhat support such a law. AAA New York State will continue to advocate for a seat- belt law that includes adult rear seat passengers.
Update the Car Seat Law
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that infants and toddlers ride in a rear-facing car seat until they are two years of age or until they reach the highest weight and height allowed by the car seat manufacturer. New York law requires children under four years old to be restrained in a car seat (or booster seat if the child weighs more than 40 pounds), but does not specify whether the seat should be rear or forward facing. Accordingly, AAA supports revising New York’s car seat law to match the AAP’s standard and enhance the safety of the youngest motor vehicle occupants. New York drivers support this change with 63 percent of survey respondents either strongly or somewhat supportive.
Infrastructure
AAA is intensely concerned with the quality of New York’s roads and bridges. The citizens of this state deserve infrastructure in good condition, with quality repairs that promote economic growth. Drivers in the AAA survey are also concerned about the quality of their roads with 66 percent rating roads as fair, poor
or very poor. AAA supports continued investment in Department of Transportation’s Capital Plan and in local road systems, both for state-of-good-repair projects and major reconstruction expansion.
These are just three of the core issues where AAA advocates on behalf of all motorists. AAA is also working to remove loopholes in impaired driving laws and supporting a measure that would prohibit texting at red lights. For more information on all of AAA’s advocacy efforts, please visit AAANYS.com or AAA.com/newsroom.
reaching, ranging from safety programs in local schools to advocacy in the Capitol. We periodically poll drivers to gauge their opinions on key transportation-related issues. These survey results help to guide AAA’s advocacy efforts in Albany.
In 2017, AAA New York State’s legislative priorities include requiring all vehicle occupants to wear safety belts, updating New York’s car seat law and infrastructure investment. Here is a closer look at each of these issues and survey data which provides the basis for AAA’s position.
Require Seat Belts for Adult Rear-seat Passengers
In 1984, New York passed the nation’s first seat belt law. Once a leader in occupant protection, New York State has since fallen behind. Twenty-eight states and the
in this issue
Pg. 3 ................... Eight Questions to Ask Your Insurance Agent Pg. 4 ................... President's Message
Pg. 7 ................... CarFit Helps Improve Comfort and
.............................. Safety “Fit” for Senior Drivers
Pg. 8 ................... Inspecting Tires Regularly Reduces Your Chance .............................. of a Flat
Pg. 11 ................ What's Happening
Pgs. 12-13 ....... Northway Select Vacations
Pg. 15 ................ AmaWaterways The Luxury of More
Pg. 16 ................ All in the Family
Pg. 17 ................ Love the Special Moments of Authentic Travel
Pg. 19 ................... AAA Visa TravelMoney® Card is the On-Campus Solution Pg. 20 ................ Sultry New Orleans, ‘The Big Easy’
Pg. 21 ................ AAA FOUR DIAMOND HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS Pg. 22 ................ Discounts & Rewards®
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