
    Write a function that converts a bus route's single-character identifier into its corresponding ASCII numeric code for use in the transportation system's route optimization algorithm. The function should take a character input representing a unique bus route (like 'A', 'B', 'C') and return its ASCII value for route processing and mapping purposes.
    

    
def ascii_value(k):
    """
    Write a function that converts a bus route's single-character identifier into its corresponding ASCII numeric code for use in the transportation system's route optimization algorithm. The function should take a character input representing a unique bus route (like 'A', 'B', 'C') and return its ASCII value for route processing and mapping purposes.
    

    """
def ascii_value(k):
    """
    Write a function that converts a bus route's single-character identifier into its corresponding ASCII numeric code for use in the transportation system's route optimization algorithm. The function should take a character input representing a unique bus route (like 'A', 'B', 'C') and return its ASCII value for route processing and mapping purposes.
    

    """
    ch = k
    return ord(ch)