As gas prices continue to rise, commuters are looking for ways to save costs. Ride sharing is one of the easiest ways to pinch pennies and get to where you need to go.

Take the first step and use Missouri Department of Transportations’ ultimate ride share resource at www.modot.org/kc. Click on “programs” and check out the commuter lots.

This commuter-friendly site lists every lot MoDOT maintains, how many spaces are in each and where to find it. The website also includes links to bus services, tips and a commuter calculator to cipher how much you save by sharing a ride.