Foot traffic in the Gaslamp and motor accidents across San Diego are predicted to skyrocket during Labor Day weekend. KUSI's jennymilk was joined by experts with advice on how to navigate the hubbub as safely as possible. More info:
SAN DIEGO – The city of San Diego is on another Flex Alert Friday, Sept. 2 just as Labor Day festivities are meant to begin.
The expected rise in foot traffic raises concerns about how San Diegans are going to lower energy usage, per request of California ISO, while family and friends gather across the west coast.Travel means traffic over Labor Day weekend, and record high heat temperatures mean higher rates of breakdown on surface streets and highways alike.
The Auto Club estimates it will be called to rescue over 58,000 SoCal drivers over the holiday weekend. KUSI’s was joined by Doug Shupe, spokesperson for the Auto Club, to talk about best practices for travelers this weekend and what to do in case of emergency.
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