"Traffic Impact of Solar Eclipse Draws Thousands to Vermont and New Hampshire"

Vermont officials estimate that around 160,000 people drove into the state for Monday's total solar eclipse, with about 60,000 vehicles recorded. Despite the influx, officials praised the conduct of both visitors and locals on the roads, noting fewer accidents than during a recent snowstorm. The state's welcome centers saw about 35,000 visitors, and traffic on interstates was heavily impacted, with slow speeds lasting into the early hours of Tuesday. Additionally, Vermont experienced historic levels of private airplane traffic, with 248 total landings at state-owned airports. Amtrak routes also saw higher ridership leading up to the eclipse, and officials expect to gather more data on the economic impact of the event in the coming weeks.