Riders will benefit from SmartTraveler real-time passenger information
system
DALLAS, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affiliated Computer Services,
Inc. (ACS) today announced a $4 million contract to provide an Intelligent
Transportation System (ITS) for Stamford, Connecticut as a key component to
the Stamford Urban Transitway project.
The upgraded Transitway will provide additional capacity to improve bus
access to the Metro-North railroad station and is expected to significantly
decrease traffic on roads and highways. The ACS solution is an integral
part of the Transitway operation, delivering information to the ridership
at all stages of the commute to help encourage the use of public transit.
The ITS project, through ACS advanced IT technology, also will offer
the public improved mobility. By choosing ACS to deliver a
technology-enabled system that will integrate a proven Computer Aided
Dispatch/Automated Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) system called 'Traffic Signal
Priority' (TSP), Station Advanced Traveler Information and Parking Garage
Space Availability signage, the City of Stamford will be well positioned to
reach its primary goal of encouraging use of mass-transit and reducing
vehicular trips.
"The Stamford Urban Transitway will play a critical role in the city's
efforts to reduce traffic congestion and improve access to public
transportation," said Ann Brown, Program Manager for the City of Stamford.
"The Transitway will provide commuters with better access to the Stamford
Transportation Center, which serves as a gateway for rail, bus and other
types of transportation."
Using ACS' CAD/AVL system will provide real-time data on the location
of all of the buses to the central dispatcher. Some of the key features of
the ACS system include:
-- Passenger information displays to disseminate real-time data on bus
arrivals at the station and at bus shelters and signage along the
Transitway routes;
-- Updated information to the centralized dispatcher to facilitate routing
and dispatching of vehicles;
-- Data commands to Traffic Signal Priority (TSP) hardware at the
intersections to coordinate traffic signal operation with the goal of
keeping Connecticut Transit buses running on time;
-- Maintenance and security advantages for the bus operator;
-- A private mobile radio communication system between buses and the
central operations center and a fiber back bone provided by ACS that
links passenger information displays and existing traffic signals
throughout the operational area.
"Not only will riders experience improvements with the implementation
of an intelligent transportation system but Stamford motorists also will
benefit from improved driving conditions," said David Kachemov, senior vice
president and managing director of ACS' Transportation Management Solutions
group. "The City of Stamford ITS project will improve the efficiency of
multimodal transportation operations by deploying field-proven systems
enabling vehicles to be more efficiently monitored and managed."
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 CAD/AVL
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 ACS
ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with 65,000 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
http://www.acs-inc.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.
SOURCE Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.
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CONTACT:
investor relations, Jon Puckett, Vice
President, Investor Relations, +1-214-841-8281,
jon.puckett@acs-inc.com, or media, Carrie Hyun, Director,
Corporate Communications, +1-202-378-2719,
carrie.hyun@acs-inc.com, both of Affiliated Computer Services,
Inc.
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