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On the road:
If traveling in a city with many toll roads, consider using a transponder or electronic toll payment device in your rental car or personal vehicle to cut down on the environmental impact of stop-and-go toll lines. |
March 2009
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WHTI land/sea rules take effect in June: Get or renew passport now
Beginning in June, citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda will need to show a passport, passport card, or other authorized document to enter or depart the United States via land or sea from within the Western Hemisphere. A passport is also needed to enter the United States by air from any foreign country.
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Obama budget plan includes travel-related elements
U.S. President Barack Obama’s budget plan, outlined on February 26, proposes an increase in the Aviation Passenger Security Fee beginning in 2012. Currently, the fee amounts to USD $2.50 per segment. The budget plan does not outline the proposed amount of increase.
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CWT Traveler wants to know
CWT Traveler would like to give readers the opportunity to weigh in on topics of relevance to travelers. Each month highlights a single survey question, and the following month reveals the results. Readers also have the option to submit potential survey questions to be highlighted in future issues of CWT Traveler. March’s question is below, along with the link to submit a response.
When traveling for business, do you take a laptop computer?
- Yes, nearly always
- Yes, sometimes
- No, never
Submit your response here .
February survey results
The February survey question and results were as follows:
Are you familiar with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Secure Flight program?
- 32% responded “Yes, and I understand the impact to travelers”
- 26% responded “I’ve heard of it, but I don’t know what it is about”
- 42% responded “No, I’m not familiar with the program”