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PublicRoutes.com Heads West – Brings Directions to Dallas

Company Launches Web Resource in Dallas Metro Area for Detailed Directions, Maps, Travel Information and City Guides

New York, NY – September 6, 2006 – PublicRoutes.com, a directions–based Web resource, today announced the expansion of its service to provide complete navigation resources for public transportation throughout the Dallas metropolitan area including Colin, Terrant, Denton, and Dallas counties. Recently launched in New York City , PublicRoutes.com generates point–to–point directions for all modes of transportation from DART buses and trains to driving and walking.The site also offers comprehensive listings for local Dallas area businesses and attractions, as well as the resources to book flights, hotels and more.

" Dallas is one of the most diverse cities in the country and we are likewise proud to offer a comprehensive resource for everything relating to travel in Dallas ," said Marc Sellouk, CEO of PublicRoutes.com. "What we provide at PublicRoutes.com is a single source to help anyone– tourists, residents, commuters– determine the fastest and most accurate way to get where they are going– whether that's getting to and from work, going to watch the Cowboys, shopping, sightseeing or enjoying any other Dallas area attractions."

Merging all a city's resources into one, easy–to–use website, PublicRoutes.com not only provides basic public transportation directions, maps and schedules for consumers, it also allows users to obtain information and door–to–door directions to a city's top sites including restaurants, tourist attractions, entertainment and nightlife– perfect for tourists unfamiliar with the area. PublicRoutes.com also offers a one–stop resource to search for, compare and book hotels, flights, vacation packages as well as other travel add–ons including car services and tickets to attractions. The site's advanced features include:

  • SMS Capability: Users can receive directions and city information via text messaging directly to their mobile phones.

  • Language Translator PublicRoutes.com can be translated into over a dozen languages including directions and maps.

  • City Pages:For anything from airport car services to local restaurants to area attractions, PublicRoutes.com provides an extensive directory of local businesses and vendors to create an itinerary, map, or detailed directions to and from selected locations within seconds.

  • "As local search becomes more popular and a part of everyday web browsing, our mission is to provide one, complete resource for anyone looking for city–specific travel information and straightforward, error proof navigation," said Roy Moussaieff, Vice President of PublicRoutes.com. "As both a major travel destination and transportation hub, PublicRoutes.com is a natural fit for Dallas . We are looking forward to bringing the same user experience, advanced functionality and accurate directions to additional markets around the world."

    PublicRoutes.com will soon expand to serve more cities within the U.S. and internationally. For more information and to access the new PublicRoutes.com navigation resource, please visit www.publicroutes.com.

    About PublicRoutes.com:

    PublicRoutes.com is a directions–based web resource that helps users navigate their way around cities 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, 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:

    Todd Barrish
    Dukas Public Relations
    212–704–7384
    todd@dukaspr.com
    www.publicroutes.com