The award-winning Ozone Alert! Program brings citizens, business, industry and government in the Tulsa Metropolitan area together to voluntarily reduce ozone-forming emissions on days vulnerable to high ozone levels. The first of its kind, our Ozone Alert! Program has been widely replicated throughout other areas. Cities such as Dallas/Ft. Worth, San Francisco, Cincinnati, and many others, large and small, have adopted the voluntary Ozone Alert! concept. And it works!
May 23rd, 2025 – September 1st, 2025
MetroLink Tulsa is once again proud to support Ozone Alert Season by partnering with INCOG and Tulsa Area Air Quality & Ozone Alert to promote cleaner air and healthier communities across our region.
As part of this seasonal effort, select fares are half-price now through September 1—a great way to save money while supporting a healthier Tulsa.
Fast Facts
An Ozone Alert! Day is a day forecasted to have higher than healthy levels of ozone. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, working with the National Weather Forecast, predicts days when atmospheric conditions may cause unhealthy levels of ozone in Tulsa. This advance prediction and the notification system allow the public and business community to take voluntary measures to reduce ozone formation, keeping the air as clean as possible.
Why Taking Public Transportation Matters
Significant Emission Reductions: Public transportation produces 55% less carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per passenger mile compared to private vehicles. This substantial reduction plays a vital role in combating climate change.
Annual CO₂ Savings: Communities investing in public transit collectively reduce the nation’s carbon emissions by approximately 63 million metric tons each year. apta.com
Gasoline Conservation: By decreasing the number of single-occupancy vehicles on the road, public transportation saves about 6 billion gallons of gasoline annually, contributing to energy conservation and reduced dependence on fossil fuels.
Enhanced Air Quality: Utilizing public transit leads to lower emissions of pollutants such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, resulting in improved air quality and public health benefits.
(Source: https://www.apta.com/news-publications/public-transportation-facts/)
Annual Savings: By opting for public transportation over personal vehicle use, individuals can save an average of $13,218 per year, which equates to approximately $1,102 per month. These savings stem from reduced expenses on fuel, maintenance, insurance, parking, and vehicle depreciation.
Stability in Transit Fares: While the costs associated with purchasing and maintaining personal vehicles have risen—new car prices increased by 30% and used cars by 40% since 2019—public transit fares have remained relatively stable since 2020.
Gasoline Price Surge: In 2023, gasoline prices experienced a 25% increase due to factors like restricted oil supply and heightened demand. This surge further amplifies the cost-effectiveness of public transit.
(Source: https://www.apta.com/research-technical-resources/research-reports/transit-savings-report/)
Half-Price Fare Breakdown
Take advantage of these discounted rates across the MetroLink Tulsa system:
LinkAssist Ride: $2.00
3-Hour Pass: $1.00 | Reduced: $0.50
Day Pass: $2.00 | Reduced: $1.00
7-Day Pass (GoPass only): $10.00 | Reduced: $5.00
31-Day Pass: $50.00 (not discounted) | Reduced: $25.00
10-Ride LinkAssist Booklet: $20.00
Guidelines
All GoPass and RideCo virtual passes expire at midnight on September 1.
Limited to 10 physical passes per day per customer.
Monthly passes will not be sold via the app or MetroLink stations during this time.
Full-price passes are still available:
- At QuikTrip locations ($20 LinkAssist Booklets Available for Purchase)
- Online at MetroLinkOK.org
- This promotion is valid for individual riders only. Organizations that bulk-purchase passes are not eligible for discounted fares.
GoPass and Tap-to-Pay Monthly Capping: When you reach $40 in fare purchases using GoPass or Tap-to-Pay within a calendar month, you will automatically be issued a virtual 31-day pass for remainder of the month if using GoPass. If using the Tap-to-Pay continue to use the same card but you will not charged. Your credit or debit card is YOUR PASS with Tap-to-Pay.
LinkAssist
If you pay with a $4 LinkAssist coupon, you’ll receive a $2 coupon back to use for future rides. This offer is valid only during the promotion and only when using a $4 coupon.
Please note:
- $2 coupons hold value within the LinkAssist system.
- They can be used like cash and combined with other coupons.
- The “buddy system” is not valid during this promotion.