ADVISORY/ First Emergency Vehicle Intersection Safety System Begins Operation in Monrovia April 25 Using Space Program Technology

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WHAT:   First use of a new high-tech traffic signal warning system
        to protect motorists when emergency vehicles speed through
        intersections. Designed by E-ViEWS Safety Systems Inc. with
        assistance from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the system
        utilizes advanced intersection signal pre-emption technology
        and lighted warning signs with flashing icons.

WHO:    City of Monrovia officials, E-ViEWS Safety Systems management
        and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory representatives.

WHEN:   Wednesday, April 25, at 10 a.m.

WHERE:  Four Points by Sheraton Hotel parking lot
        700 W. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, Calif. 91016
        626/357-5211 -- LA Thomas Guide page 567 F-5

WHY:    In the United States, emergency vehicles are involved in
        15,000 accidents annually while responding to calls, resulting
        in 500 fatalities and 8,000 injuries. The emergency vehicle
        early warning safety system was developed by E-ViEWS to save
        lives, prevent injuries and speed services.

VISUALS:

        The news media are invited to ride along in Monrovia police
        and fire vehicles during a "Code 3" demonstration of the
        E-ViEWS system on Huntington Drive following remarks by
        Monrovia, NASA/JPL and E-ViEWS representatives. Visuals will
        include fire trucks and police cars, with lights and sirens
        operating, racing through pre-empted signals and flashing
        E-ViEWS warning signs.