KC Streetcar to mark its 1 millionth ride today

    Thanks A Million, Kansas City!  With that theme, the Kansas City Streetcar is expected to crest 1 million rides today - just five months after the two-mile starter route began service exclusively in Downtown KC. Here's…

KC Streetcar earns rave reviews from national pub

The KC Streetcar received kudos from a national online magazine this week, as ridership continues to soar on the streets of Downtown KC. The Downtown KC Streetcar is getting some love from a national online magazine. Although streetcars have…

KC Streetcar exceeds 250,000 riders in its first 5 weeks

"Thank you, Kansas City!" That's the message from the KC Streetcar Authority this week, as it tallies ridership numbers from its first five weeks of operations. Since opening day, more than 250,000 people have boarded the KC Streetcar to…

KC breaks through with Streetcar, Smart City – Huffington Post

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Kansas City's introductions of the Streetcar and Smart Cities technology over the last several week has captured the attention of The Huffington Post and its national audience. The Post published its accounting of the arrival of these…

‘This is our moment’ – City welcomes KC Streetcar

Mayor Sly James followed Downtown Council President Bill Dietrich on to the KC Streetcar for its first official journey through Downtown on Friday morning. Thousands turned out for the streetcar grand opening weekend in Downtown.   With…

City unveils plans to KC Streetcar grand opening

All aboard! The KC Streetcar will officially begin operations in the coming week, with grand opening ceremonies scheduled to celebrate this milestone moment for Downtown Kansas City. The City of Kansas City, Missouri and the Kansas City…

Streetcar grand opening set for May 6 & 7

  Mark your calendars! On Friday and Saturday, May 6 & 7, Kansas City will throw a series of street parties along the KC Streetcar route as residents and visitors celebrate our dynamic Downtown in a family-friendly environment. The…

The KC Streetcar is coming home

Kansas City welcomes Streetcar #801, more than 50 years after the last streetcar ride WHAT:     The arrival of Kansas City’s first streetcar, #801, from vehicle manufacturer CAF USA, Inc. The new KC Streetcar vehicles, which are…

Streetcar overhead wires to go ‘HOT’ on Wednesday

The KC Streetcar overhead wires are going HOT beginning Wednesday morning all along the streetcar route. "This week marks another major milestone on the KC Streetcar project, as crews electrify the wires that will power the streetcar,"…

‘Be Smart, Be Ready’: Streetcar safety campaign

Safety first! The Kansas City Streetcar Authority shared a sneak preview of its new streetcar safety campaign at its monthly board meeting on Thursday. Bearing the theme of “Respect the Rail. Be Smart. Be Safe. Be Ready," the campaign…

Streetcar to operate on 10-minute schedule

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The Kansas City Streetcar Authority (KCSA) Board of Directors approved the preliminary operating schedule for the KC Streetcar system at their October Board meeting on Thursday. "The streetcar operations plan approved by the board on Thursday…

Name, brand ID selected for KC Streetcar

The Kansas City Streetcar Authority has revealed the name and branding for the new Downtown streetcar line, selecting a classic look and feel that is immediately recognizable and achieves world class standards for transit branding. Streetcar…