SmartRoute Systems Announces Appointment of New Boardof Directors.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 1999--

SmartRoute Systems, Inc. has announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors. Under the leadership of SmartRoute Systems' CEO, Arnold Sheiffer as Chairman of the Board, the new Board is comprised of the following individuals:

John Fuji - CEO of American Cellular, one of the largest nationwide independent cellular phone companies.

Lisa Cusimano Gallagher - Managing Director of BancBoston Robertson Stephens.

Peter Goulazian - Former CEO, Katz Communications, Inc.

Michael J. Marocco - Managing Partner, Sandler Capital Management.

Douglas E. Schimmel -Partner, Sandler Capital Management.

Arnold Sheiffer states, "This newly formed Board of Directors will give SmartRoute Systems valuable resources to further solidify the company's position as the nation's premier traffic information entity. The new Board will work diligently to assist the company in focusing on revenue streams in the broadcast television and radio, cable television, online, in-vehicle and wireless markets, while continuing to broaden our public sector client roster."

SmartRoute Systems collects, processes and delivers a broad range of "real time" customized traffic information products under the brand name SmarTraveler(R) to consumers via all broadcast, electronic and wireless media. For more information, visit the company's website at www.smartroute.com