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PublicRoutes.com Launches Nationwide Driving Directions and Announces Website Redesign


Successful online directions resource incorporates new look and features that further enhance user experience for public transit directions, driving directions, local search and more


New York, NY – November 5, 2007 – PublicRoutes.com, the first international directions-based Web resource for public transportation, today announced the launch of a complete resource for nationwide driving directions in addition to a full website redesign.  This announcement marks an important milestone for PublicRoutes.com as the website becomes a one-stop-shop for travel directions of all methods - from walking to public transportation to driving.


This additional functionality and website redesign also includes:


       

  • Nationwide Driving Directions - PublicRoutes.com is committed to travel efficiency and has implemented a complete platform of inter-state and intra-state driving directions so users can now drive confidently across the entire US

           

  • Schedules and Fares - PublicRoutes.com is now proud to offer all public transportation schedules and fares by working with specific municipalities to ensure users are able to plan their trip accurately

           

  • Listings of Local Attractions and Point of Interests (POIs) - Each PublicRoutes.com city now has a brief description of the top local attractions and events that a visitor can partake in

           

  • A New Look - The new PublicRoutes.com is now even more user-friendly and has an easier design for getting directions quickly

           

  • A Public Transportation Blog - By addressing pressing issues involving public transportation, PublicRoutes.com is advancing the discussion among its users as well as in the online community


    "Our goal is to anticipate the needs of our users and provide a complete, robust service incorporating all modes of transportation," said Marc Sellouk, CEO of PublicRoutes.com. "By providing features like nationwide driving directions and a local attractions guide, we have built a network for our users to visit and find all of their travel needs in one place. We are committed to being a complete transportation resource and are continuing to enhance our users overall travel experience with these additional features."


    Having launched more than a year ago, PublicRoutes.com provides local residents and visitors in over 25 cities across the US and the UK with point-to-point directions for all modes of transportation available.  Merging all a city’s resources into a free, easy-to-use website, PublicRoutes.com also allows users to obtain information and door-to-door directions to each city’s top points of interest including restaurants, sporting arenas and nightlife venues.


    "With energy conservation and the environment always a pressing concern, PublicRoutes.com allows users to limit the amount of time spent on the road and cut back on unnecessary fuel emissions when traveling to unfamiliar places," continued Sellouk. "We will continue to supply tools with which to travel quickly and efficiently whether walking, using public transit or driving. Also, our new public transportation blog will address these issues and provide an outlet for valuable tip sharing."


    PublicRoutes.com now proudly offers services to over 25 cities across the US and the UK. The company will soon expand to include more cities within the U.S. and internationally. For more information and to access the new PublicRoutes.com nationwide driving directions, please visit: www.publicroutes.com.


    About PublicRoutes.com

    PublicRoutes.com is an international directions-based web resource that helps users navigate their way around cities throughout the US and the UK in an efficient manner, getting them where they need to be using all modes of transportation available. Providing comprehensive, door-to-door directions and detailed maps, users get accurate and timely information on all transportation methods including city buses, subways, driving, trains and ferries. Residents and tourists alike are now able to use a single source for locating and traveling to the top restaurants, shops, and attractions of any PublicRoutes.com city.


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    PR Contact:


    Sean Carney

    Dukas Public Relations

    212-704-7385 - Ext 108

    sean@dukaspr.com

    www.publicroutes.com