AAA Travel projects 34.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend which is down less than one percent compared to a year ago.

The holiday period is defined as Thursday, May 23, through Monday, May 27.   More than 89 percent, or 31 million people, will opt to drive to their destination.

Holiday air travel is expected to be down eight percent with some 2.3 million Americans flying during the 5-day holiday period.  The remaining 1.3 million travelers will use other modes of transportation such as rail, bus, or watercraft.

Roughly 14 percent of the population in the West North Central region, which includes Nebraska, is expected to travel this holiday period.

Those traveling by car are reminded to buckle-up, adhere to posted speed limits, and never drive after consuming alcohol.  More than 70 law enforcement agencies across Nebraska will invest extra hours in the statewide Click-it or Ticket special enforcement effort this holiday period.