Riding the bus is not only a great way to get around, it’s also good for Kansas City’s air quality. An Ozone Alert is issued when unhealthy amounts of ozone are produced. Ozone is created when emissions from cars and other sources react in heat and sunlight. During the months June through September, you can do your part to reduce ground-level ozone by parking your car and riding the bus instead. When the daily SkyCast predicts a “Red” or “Orange” Ozone Alert for the next day, bus fare will only be $.75 on RideKC, on all routes except 510 from JCCC to University of Kansas-Lawrence.
To find out the SkyCast:
Don’t Wait for an Ozone Alert Day To Plan Your Trip Call 816-221-0660 weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ozone pollution can affect your health by:
Children, senior citizens and people with asthma or other respiratory diseases are at a higher risk from ozone exposure, especially when they are active outdoors.