The American Automobile Association believes a slow U.S. economy combined with record high gasoline prices will dictate how many people will travel over the Memorial Day holiday.

Dave Carlson with AAA-Idaho says with most Americans making decisions with their wallets and bank accounts, travel numbers over the holiday weekend will most likely dip compared with last year.

AAA-Idaho’s Dave Carlson comments

In Idaho, travel numbers are also expected to be down by about 8,000 this year compared to a year ago.

Carlson continues

Triple-A is also reminding motorists that proper maintenance, good preparation and non-aggressive driving can pay off with less fuel used and safer travel. More tips and information can be found at http://www.aaa.com.