As the St. Louis region continues to face extreme heat, the combination of high temperatures and transportation-related emissions can lead to dangerous levels of ozone pollution. That’s why Citizens for Modern Transit and the St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership are making a final push in the summerlong “No Red Day” campaign, encouraging area residents to take transit to help reduce emissions and prevent “red” or unhealthy air quality days.
On Wednesday, July 30, we’re taking this effort to the next level by surprising and delighting commuters with FREE transit passes!
Keep an eye out for oversized white envelopes marked with a giant red question mark that will be hidden in plain sight across the Metro Transit system — aboard trains and buses, at Transit Centers and near popular attractions on both sides of the river. Inside each envelope, you’ll find either a complimentary monthly pass (valued at $78) or a Metro Adventure Day Pass (valued at $5), which is all part of our mission to show how taking transit can help improve air quality during the summer’s peak.
If you haven’t received your free transit day pass, it should be arriving in the mail soon. Take a look at the clues below:
Clue #1
A park that’s big, with trees so tall,
There’s room to run, to play, and sprawl.
With museums, art, and a zoo that’s free,
This green space is the place to be!
Clue #2
A train station from days of old,
Now full of lights and stories told.
Aquarium, wheel, and fountain light,
Downtown’s landmark shining bright!
Clue #3
Right downtown where buildings rise,
Near Citygarden and business ties.
Hop off the train, you’re in the core,
Where office folks pass through the door.
Clue #4
Ride the train past Missouri’s line,
To a quiet town where shops align.
Walk down Main Street to be fair,
Now you’re in the city square!
Clue #5
Where students learn and classes start,
Science, math, and liberal art.
A college campus near the track,
Get off right here—no turning back!
To access more information about the region’s air quality, public transportation options and campaign efforts, visit NoRedDay.com.
