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U.S. motorists drive fewer miles in 2011

The Detroit News -- Americans hit the brakes on travel in 2011, as travel on U.S. roads fell to its lowest level since 2003, government data shows. Last year, U.S. drivers logged 35.7 billion fewer miles over 2010 — down 1.2 percent — to 2.963 trillion miles, the Federal Highway Administration reported. That's the fewest number of miles since Americans drove 2.890 trillion miles in 2003. Stubbornly, high gas prices and an economic slowdown since 2008 have convinced some Americans not to drive as much. The U.S. Energy Information Agency says U.S. gasoline prices are averaging $3.52 a gallon — up $0.38 over a year ago. But U.S. drivers in December drove 1.3 percent more miles over December 2010 — up 3.2 billion miles — and the first increase after nine straight monthly declines in 2011. Link to Article.

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Submitted Feb 22, 2012 By: us30ride

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remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,943 Points:2,112,640 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:59:14 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse And what will it be for THIS year? I would guess less again...
Mark8601 All-Star Author Bakersfield Posts:913 Points:378,765 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:25:22 AM Ignore Mark8601 Report Abuse No Duh!
07skydriver Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,238 Points:978,190 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 6:32:27 AM Ignore 07skydriver Report Abuse Just stay home.
kenji554 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:1,216 Points:509,975 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 5:42:27 AM Ignore kenji554 Report Abuse I'm betting we will be driving even less in 2012
rbrk02 Champion Author Rhode Island Posts:5,713 Points:812,255 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 6:38:28 PM Ignore rbrk02 Report Abuse Ok article. No surprise here. It would seem that most people would eliminate unnecessary driving in order to save money.
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:9,496 Points:1,826,640 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 6:13:25 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse We drove less last year, And if gas goes up past the $4.00 mark Sure a lot will drive less.
fajeff01 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:649 Points:1,319,755 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 1:50:45 PM Ignore fajeff01 Report Abuse Of course! In an attempt to ward of the expense of gas costs.
db60 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:982 Points:211,255 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 1:16:26 PM Ignore db60 Report Abuse Old news.
rjojo40 Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:7,344 Points:1,070,870 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 1:12:04 PM Ignore rjojo40 Report Abuse cut 2011's results by a quarter and you have the total miles for 2012.
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:749,880 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 1:05:49 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse I bet were on pace to drive less miles in 2012 than in 2011
tnfran Champion Author Arizona Posts:4,358 Points:838,190 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 12:41:41 PM Ignore tnfran Report Abuse A downward spiral and out of control!!!!!!!!!!!
Norm10 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,322 Points:161,925 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:42:11 AM Ignore Norm10 Report Abuse I would like to see how they went about calculating this.
coughlin Champion Author San Jose Posts:5,160 Points:1,112,890 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:39:07 AM Ignore coughlin Report Abuse Driving up the price of gasoline.
peakkeller Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:1,674 Points:773,575 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:31:37 AM Ignore peakkeller Report Abuse And fuel demand continues to shrink...
crestliner95 Veteran Author Illinois Posts:293 Points:112,855 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:25:14 AM Ignore crestliner95 Report Abuse Good story. I believe this trend will continue as prices rise.
mwc407 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:1,095 Points:555,985 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:17:34 AM Ignore mwc407 Report Abuse Intersting story - and entirely logical. Gas prices keep going up; people are out of work. No jobs = no commuter miles (to work and back) and since they aren't working then they don't have the money to drive to Disney World with the kids.
TripleHs Champion Author Austin Posts:3,355 Points:915,140 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:16:35 AM Ignore TripleHs Report Abuse seemingly a long-lasting trend
GuymonM Rookie Author Denver Posts:94 Points:437,950 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:12:16 AM Ignore GuymonM Report Abuse Expect that the miles driven will continue to decline as the pump prices for gasoline continue to climb. The airlines will also take a hit as they are forced to raise thier fares to cover higher fuel costs and people will travel by air less as well.
fowlcan Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,090 Points:679,615 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:03:23 AM Ignore fowlcan Report Abuse This has been said before. Do you think High fuel prices has anything to do with it?? Really}}}{{{ well duuuuuu.
BUSMAN1105 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,140 Points:1,166,105 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 10:59:24 AM Ignore BUSMAN1105 Report Abuse So why are we paying more for gasoline. If we are driving less in this ountry?
cdrrod Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:4,129 Points:778,800 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 10:45:36 AM Ignore cdrrod Report Abuse As the prices of gas go up, more and more learn to walk!
Cothrom Champion Author South Carolina Posts:1,738 Points:720,745 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 10:42:36 AM Ignore Cothrom Report Abuse Sad but true
Dr Gas Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:358,080 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 10:19:30 AM Ignore Dr Gas Report Abuse NO! Who allows these things to be written??!!! It's like writing that the sky is blue! Can we get onto REAL news!???!
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,898 Points:2,051,130 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 10:18:51 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Same here. Pricey motion lotion has had an impact.
justme888CA Sophomore Author California Posts:205 Points:147,990 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 10:07:10 AM Ignore justme888CA Report Abuse My driving habits have changed as I try to combine trips into as few as possible. Will do so more now that the gas prices are getting so outrageous.
cheapchickKY Champion Author Lexington Posts:3,997 Points:792,290 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 10:01:44 AM Ignore cheapchickKY Report Abuse My mileage is down.
Nicoalbum Champion Author Ottawa Posts:5,995 Points:1,184,050 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 10:00:52 AM Ignore Nicoalbum Report Abuse I believe this is true. Also Canadians drive less, as well.
bar1035 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:9,125 Points:1,293,245 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 9:54:23 AM Ignore bar1035 Report Abuse Seems like I've seen that headline before ?
ClarkSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,053 Points:1,006,430 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 9:53:13 AM Ignore ClarkSC Report Abuse Expected.
bicycler Champion Author Ontario Posts:14,815 Points:2,598,445 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 9:52:07 AM Ignore bicycler Report Abuse Good news