Travel plans for many Americans remain similar to 2012, though fewer people are choosing to take their time off over the upcoming Independence Day holiday. A slight decrease in July 4 travel plans is expected this year, according to information released by auto club AAA. The 40.8 million projection of Americans traveling 50 or more miles over next week’s long holiday weekend is less than a 1 percent decrease from the 41.1 million who traveled in 2012. AAA spokeswoman Jessica Brady said people may be deciding to take vacation at a different time this summer due to the shortened holiday weekend, with July 4 falling on a Thursday as opposed to a Wednesday in 2012.