ACS signs contract for real-time passenger information system with San Mateo County Transit
DALLAS, Oct. 23, 2009 - Intelligent Transportation Society of
America member Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. has been selected
by San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) to install a
Predictive Bus Arrival / Departure System (PADS) system to provide
real-time bus arrival/departure information to their customers via
the Web, telephone systems, and on dynamic message signs at major
SamTrans terminals.
Utilizing Global Positioning System (commonly referred to as
GPS) reports from SamTrans buses, the new system will provide
riders with updated and real-time schedule information increasing
their overall experience. Bus arrival and departure information
will be delivered to message signs located at the Daly City,
Millbrae and Colma Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Stations along
with the Redwood City and Palo Alto Caltrain Stations.
"The PADS project is a key component of SamTrans' drive to
continually improve the quality of service that we offer to our
passengers," said Robert Tam, manager of Technology and Research
and Development at San Mateo County Transit District.
"Working with ACS, the PADS project will allow SamTrans to
improve our riders' experience by providing our customers with more
means of accessing real-time, dynamic service information."
Specific signs will be equipped with an Americans with
Disabilities Act compliant audio component allowing passengers with
disabilities to hear what is being displayed on the sign
intermittingly. The PADS system will also be integrated into the
San Francisco Bay Area 511 traveler information system, allowing
people to obtain travel information from their home, business or
cellular phone.
"ACS SmartTraveler real-time passenger information systems
have become increasingly common as public transportation systems
continuously improve the quality and amount of information that can
be provided to passengers," said David Kachemov, senior vice
president and managing director of ACS Transportation Solutions
Group. "As a long-time ACS customer, SamTrans is leveraging its
investment in its vehicle location system and conveying real-time
schedule information to grow its ridership and making its services
more attractive to the public."
About ACS
ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with about 74,000 people
supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries,
provides business process outsourcing and information technology
solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. The
company's Class A common stock trades on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol "ACS." Learn more about ACS at www.acs-inc.com.
About ACS Transportation Management
Solutions
ACS' Transportation Management Solutions group is a leading
integrator of products for fleet and workforce management, mobile
data communications, data management and advance traveler
information systems. ACS' Transportation Management Solutions group
provides integrated Computer Aided Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle
Location solutions for 50 public transit and government agency
customers in the United States, Canada and around the world, with
units installed or scheduled to be installed on approximately
28,000 vehicles.
About San Mateo County Transit District
(SamTrans)
The District was formed in 1976 and provides public
transportation services to the cities within San Mateo County,
California, a 446-square-mile area with a population of
approximately 737,100. In recent years, the District has taken a
leadership role in planning, developing and managing a multi-modal
transportation public transit system that includes buses, trains,
and shuttles. Currently, the District operates approximately 339
fixed-route revenue buses, 76 paratransit vehicles, and 48 shuttle
buses. Control of the SamTrans fixed route service is divided into
north and south geographical areas. A base of operations is
strategically located in each of the respective service areas. Each
base is equipped for vehicle dispatch, maintenance, and support
functions. For more information visit http://www.samtrans.com.
The statements in this news release that do not directly
relate to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. These statements are subject to numerous risks and
uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. As
such, no assurance can be given that the actual events and results
will not be materially different than the anticipated results
described in the forward-looking statements. Factors could cause
actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking
statements. For a description of these factors, see the Company's
prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including our most recent filing. ACS disclaims any intention or
obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future event, or otherwise.
Contacts
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.
Investor Relations
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Vice President
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