ACS To Provide Real Time Passenger Information System for Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) today announced it will provide the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) with a Real Time Transit Information System (RTI) providing up-to-date bus arrival/departure information to riders via the web, telephone systems, and on dynamic message signs at selected stops and Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Stations.

Bus and LRV arrival and departure information will be displayed on dynamic message signs located along selected bus stops as well as LRV stations. Specific signs will be equipped with an Americans with Disabilities (ADA) compliant audio component allowing passengers with disabilities to hear what is being displayed on the sign.

The RTI system will also be integrated to the San Francisco Bay Area 511 traveler information system that will allow individuals to obtain travel information from their homes, businesses or mobile phones and via ACS’ SmartTraveler Plus web portal for passengers to view and sign up for arrival information via email or SMS messaging.

"When the real time project is completed, our customers will be able to receive immediate bus and light rail arrival time by phone or PDA to better plan their trips,” said Michael T. Burns, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority General Manager.

The new RTI system will maximize previous investments that VTA has made in its existing OrbCAD Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) system provided by ACS and its signs already installed in LRV stations. The RTI system will be tightly integrated with the existing system to provide updated real-time schedule information using global positioning system (GPS) reports from buses and LRV. This will provide the best bus/LRV arrival and departure information and special messages for customers.

“ACS’ partnership with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will allow them to leverage its investment in OrbCAD system and convey real time schedule information as one means of growing ridership and making service more attractive to the public,” said David Kachemov, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of ACS Transportation Solutions Group.”

About ACS

ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with approximately 76,000 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 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region. VTA is responsible for bus, light rail and paratransit operations; congestion management; specific highway improvement projects; countywide transportation planning and provides these services throughout the county including the cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County. For more information visit http://www.vta.org.

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.

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