2002 AAA Atlases List 30 Percent More Cities Than Other Guides

    ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 17, 2001--Additions to the new generation of AAA road atlases include an updated index with more than 58,400 cities, 30 percent more than any other road atlas.
    AAA has redesigned each of the five atlases in the 2002 series, adding features that assist users in finding the most up-to-date travel information. Some of the advantages include larger formats, same page indexing for towns and cities, and new roads and interchanges.
    Taking into account the needs of a wide variety of motorists and travelers, AAA also has tailored individual features for each atlas in the 2002 series:

--	"AAA North American Road Atlas," the most popular in the line of atlases, includes: 38 additional insets of cities, national parks and popular travel destinations; a list of the top 60 scenic highways; and an index of U.S. counties. The atlas retails for $11.95 US/$18.50 CND.
--	"AAA Large Print Road Atlas" features 40 percent larger type than other standard interstate road atlases and highlighted exit numbers. Also included are insets of major cities and metro areas and full color maps of the United States, Canada and Mexico. It sells for $9.95 US/$14.95 CDN.
--	"AAA Interstate Road Atlas" fits in glove compartments for easy storage. Featuring a detailed U.S. interstate highway map and a city-to-city mileage chart, the atlas sells for $7.95 US/$11.50 CDN.
--	"AAA Pocket Road Atlas" is designed to be small enough for convenient personal use and storage during travel. The pocket guide includes a complete interstate highway map, an area code and time zone map, and a trip expense record. It sells for $3.95 US/$5.50 CDN.
--	"AAA Truck and RV Road Atlas" contains information tailored to professional truck drivers and RV drivers, including more than 730 listings of restricted truck routes, 3,000 low bridge clearance listings, and 1,900 truck stop listings. The atlas also gives hazardous materials, size and weight regulations, state fuel tax rates, and updated federal and state regulatory information. Also included is a listing of travel-related Web sites. The atlas sells for $22.95 US/$34.95 CDN.

    The 2002 AAA atlases are available at AAA offices, online at http://www.aaa.com, or by calling toll-free 1-877-AAA-BOOK. They are also available at retail outlets and major bookstores.
    As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides 44 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers.

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