Clear Channel and Tele Atlas Deliver Nationwide Traffic to In-Vehicle Navigation Devices Using RDS/TMC

DETROIT--Oct. 1, 20049, 2004--Tele Atlas, a worldwide leading provider of digital map databases and location content for the U.S., and Clear Channel Traffic, a division of Clear Channel Communications, today announced that they are ready to begin delivering nationwide traffic information for the top 50 markets to navigation systems using RDS/TMC -- the radio broadcast standard technology for delivering traffic and travel information to drivers.

RDS/TMC is a proven standard that will simplify and facilitate the integration of traffic data with current in-vehicle navigation systems. RDS/TMC leverages Clear Channel's current infrastructure and demonstrates the ability of the two companies to broadcast relevant traveler information to drivers in the top metropolitan markets.

"We are excited to be part of this very important development and think this demonstrates Clear Channel's leadership role in new technologies and commitment to our partnership with Tele Atlas," said Lance Locher, senior vice president of Clear Channel Traffic.

"By leveraging both companies' existing infrastructures and expertise, Tele Atlas and Clear Channel are able to deliver on their promise to create every-day value for their customers," said Robert J. Hylkema, director of Dynamic Traveler Content for Tele Atlas North America. "This partnership exemplifies Tele Atlas' leadership in the dynamic content delivery and Clear Channel's commitment to expand into new markets."

About Clear Channel Traffic

Clear Channel Traffic operates in over 100 markets across the US, providing local, customized, accurate and reliable traffic reports and roadway data to radio, television, and web sites, and is dedicated to product development, quality, and growth through the addition of radio and television affiliates and new technologies.

About Tele Atlas

Founded in 1984, Tele Atlas is a worldwide leading provider of digital maps and dynamic location content for a variety of navigation, location-based services and geospatial products and database solutions. Tele Atlas' database is a highly accurate reproduction of today's street network, enabling turn-by-turn route guidance on a high percentage of European, U.S. and Canadian roads. Tele Atlas' compatibility with major navigation systems and its open system design have placed the company's technology at the heart of both consumer and business-to-business applications worldwide. From logistics to marketing to traffic and fleet management, in almost every sector of today's business and consumer world, Tele Atlas has built a reputation as an acknowledged pioneer and leader in the digital map industry. For more information, please visit www.na.teleatlas.com (in North America) or www.teleatlas.com (in Europe).