Page 5 - AAA Magazine – AAA Ohio Auto Club – May 2022

AAA Turns 120!
AAA celebrates 120 years of serving members, helping travelers see the world and driving change for traffic safety
AAA, founded on March 4, 1902, is celebrating 120 years of advocating for safe mobility for drivers and travelers alike. Started by automotive enthusiasts who wanted to chart the path for better roads in America, AAA has transformed into one of North America’s largest membership organizations, providing roadside assistance, travel, discounts and financial and insurance services to enhance the life journey of more than
62 million members.
“AAA was built out of a commitment by a few to
advocate for safe, efficient roads and enhanced mobility for all,” said Marshall Doney, president and CEO of AAA. “People may know us for roadside assistance,
but we are so much more than that. Today,
AAA is a trusted voice consumers can turn to for all things mobility, travel and beyond.”
Throughout AAA’s storied history, the
federation has been instrumental in pushing for legislation and training to improve roadway safety for everyone, whether for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists or first responders. This includes
advocating for the creation of the Interstate
Highway System in 1956, fighting for Move Over laws in all 50 states, developing driver education programs for all ages and the AAA School Safety Patrol program, speaking out on impaired and distracted driving and demanding stronger seatbelt legislation across the country. Much of this work is supported by proprietary research conducted by AAA automotive experts and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety on these same issues.
As one of the largest full-service travel agencies in North America, AAA recognized early on the importance of providing the public with trusted travel information.
To serve this need, AAA created a suite of resources that are still synonymous with travel today, including the TripTik, the AAA Diamond designation and TourBook
travel guides. AAA also developed a network of expert travel advisors who for decades have been instrumental in making dream vacations a reality for members across the country.
The first 120 years are only the beginning. AAA, a pioneer from Day One, continues to evolve to meet today’s changing mobility and travel landscapes and to meet member needs. From digital transformations that improve the member service experience, to pilot testing mobile battery charging solutions and developing new and exciting travel tools and resources. AAA’s products, services and advocacy are geared toward enhancing our members’ life journey.
To learn more about AAA, visit www.AAA.com.
MAY 2022 | 3
NOTABLE 2022 OHIO ANNIVERSARIES
• 50th Anniversary of Kings Island
• 50th Anniversary of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad • 50th Anniversary of the Tecumseh Outdoor Drama
• 50th Anniversary of Armstrong Air & Space Museum
• 100th Anniversary of Ohio Stadium
• 200th Anniversary of the Marblehead Lighthouse
• 200th Birthday of President Grant
• 200th Anniversary of Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library
& Museums
• 200th Anniversary of abolitionist John Rankin moving to Ohio • 250th Anniversary of Schoenbrunn Village (first settlement
in Ohio)