Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Jackson Area Transportation Authority is providing free bus rides to local cooling centers during Heat Emergencies this summer. Free “Hot Tickets” have been provided to participating area agencies (listed below) to distribute to Jackson residents whose health would be at risk during a heat emergency (90 degrees or higher). These tickets can only be used to get to participating cooling centers.

Participating agencies and organizations:

Department on Aging
517-788-4364
1715 Lansing Ave.
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

King Recreation Center
517-788-4067
1107 Adrian St.
Any day when temperatures are forecast to feel over 90 degrees
9am-5pm during program hours

Carnegie Library
517-788-4087
244 W. Michigan Ave.
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm
*All Locations*

JATA Transfer Center
517-783-6437
127 W. Cortland St.
Monday-Friday 6am-6pm
Saturday 10am-6pm

Westwood Mall
517-787-1170
W. Michigan Ave.
Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm
Friday-Saturday 11am-8pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm