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Traffic Pulse Networks Launches in Phoenix; Services EMMIS Communications Radio Stations

    WAYNE, Pa.--April 29, 2002--Traffic Pulse Networks(SM) (TPN) announced today that it has instituted traffic service in Phoenix in affiliation with EMMIS Communications.
    EMMIS Communications owns and operates KTAR-AM (Newsradio 620 KTAR), KKLT-FM (K-Lite 98.7), KKFR-FM (Power 92.3) and KMVP-AM (ESPN Radio 860) in Phoenix.
    TPN reports traffic incidents, events, alerts and traveler advisories through its Traffic Pulse(SM) Operations Center in Scottsdale.
    According to Marv Nyren, Vice President and General Manager for EMMIS Communications in Phoenix: "The ability to provide accurate, timely traffic reports to our listeners is a critical element of our programming. That's a key reason why we affiliated with Traffic Pulse Networks."
    Ron Stone, General Manager- Midwest Region for TPN, commented: "We're delighted to be working with the EMMIS stations in Phoenix. We executed an agreement with EMMIS Communications in April, 2001 to provide traffic information to 22 of its radio stations, and we are currently serving them in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, St. Louis and Indianapolis in addition to Phoenix."

    About EMMIS Communications

    One of the nation's most respected diversified communications companies, EMMIS Communications owns and operates radio, television and magazine entities in large and medium sized markets throughout the U.S. EMMIS is the 7th largest radio group in the U.S. and has been voted the Most Respected Radio Company in a poll of industry CEOs.

    About Traffic Pulse Networks

    Traffic Pulse Networks (TPN), a unit of Mobility Technologies(SM), provides broadcasters with short-form programming and inventory management solutions. Internet-delivered radio and TV traffic reports give producers and announcers unique flexibility in providing listeners and viewers with compelling local content.
    TPN also provides advertisers with customized sponsorship programs positioned on top ranked stations in 50 major markets across the country. Information about TPN can be found at www.mobilitytechnologies.com.