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Responding to predictions of a hot, humid air mass settling over Rhode Island Friday afternoon, state officials have declared their first ozone alert for the summer for Friday.
All RIPTA bus service, except for special services, will be free.

Ozone levels rise when air pollutants caused by motor vehicles, industry and other sources react in the presence of elevated temperatures and sunlight. The state Department of Environmental Management believes those reactions will lead to unhealthy levels of ozone by mid to late afternoon.

Ozone causes throat irritation, chest pains, shortness of breath and increased susceptibility to respiratory infections. Exercise may exacerbate conditions. Children, the elderly and those with lung diseases are most at risk.

DEM suggests that motorists limit driving and that people restrict use of other gas powered engines or barbecues.

 Tags  RIPTA

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Govstench said:

This is nice, more free stuff. Who is paying for all of this stuff? Oh yeah, the taxpayers! We are now at 11% unemployment rate, the economy is in the tank and we can ride around in free buses provided by the taxpayers.

What a deal!

Link | May 21, 2009 5:43 PM
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Harry Haller said:

You would let people die to save yourself a dollar? Is money your god, Govstench? Is it the only measure of value you have? Beware, Ebenezer Scrooge!

Link | May 22, 2009 11:12 AM
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