KCRTA is pushing for extension of the KC Streetcar starter line to UMKC. More info: Midtown/UMKC Streetcar Extension Resources – KCRTA
Elections now expected to start next year.
Updated schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx1_a32nv3z2M2VpRFNVTV9sZHc/view
First vote, to form TDD, passes. 2,458 yes - 1,048 no
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/kc-streetcar/article165494947.html
Pretty interesting stuff happening with recent votes.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/kc-streetcar/article191270884.html
Key approval for federal funding and moving forward.
Vote passes! Now need to get construction funding in place – feds or P3.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/kc-streetcar/article213456569.html
Good signal here.
No Federal Funds
Tom Gerend @TomGerend
Rail fully laid out and welding underway at our future @UMKC southern terminus! The future double-side double-length platform will provide extra operational capacity & flexibility needed to support the longer overall route and an increase in demand. #kcstreetcar #ridein2025
https://twitter.com/TomGerend/status/1729940180126118255
Track work is 82% complete, w/ the overall project more than 70% complete.
https://twitter.com/kcstreetcar/status/1781332207837040658