WASHINGTON, DC, July 9, 2008 - The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) this week submitted "Reply Comments" to the Federal Communications Commission's Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the proposed deployment of a nationwide, interoperable public safety network in the so-called "D Block"-the 758-763 megahertz (MHz) and 788-793 MHz bands-reflecting the consensus views of ITS America's Automotive, Telecommunications and Consumer Electronics Forum.

ITS America President and CEO Scott Belcher stressed, "The allocation of the 700 megahertz spectrum represents a major step toward the creation and implementation of a ubiquitous, next generation wireless communications network that ensures better public safety communications, and addresses the critical interoperability issues among public safety applications and providers…ITS America believes there is a commonality of interest between the deployment of a nationwide interoperable broadband service for public safety and the availability of communications infrastructure to help serve Intelligent Transportation Systems needs."

The complete comments submitted by ITS America to the FCC can be found at www.itsa.org/files/pdf/ITSAResponseFCCNPRM700MHz.pdf.

For further information on the comments, contact Vice President of Government Relations Paul Feenstra at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

About the Intelligent Transportation Society of America

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America is the leading advocate for technologies that improve the safety, security and efficiency of the nation's surface transportation system. Our members include private corporations, public agencies, and academic institutions involved in the research, development and design of Intelligent Transportation Systems technologies enhance safety, increase mobility and sustain the environment. www.itsa.org

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