Economic gain of the 2024 eclipse

The economic impact of the 2024 eclipse required long range planning. 18 months out, local governmental officials in the path of totality collaborated with local authorities concerning safety, transportation issues, and event planning. A town in Ohio saw 16% jump in traffic and a 25% jump in hotel, motels, and short term rentals. By all accounts, the planning worked as the result was increased tax revenues from increased traffic at restaurants and local businesses.

Route Fifty | Six months later, what did cities learn from the solar eclipse? Plan, plan, plan.