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#1 KevinKorell

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Posted 23 December 2015 - 01:06 PM

KANSAS CITY — KC Streetcar officials are hopeful the 2.2-mile downtown system will be operable by March, with plans in the works for a big grand opening celebration in April, The Kansas City Star reports.

Construction on the system is nearly complete and testing on the first two of four streetcar vehicles continues with good results. The system would ideally be running in time for the Big 12 college basketball tournament in March, with the celebration planned for April so it doesn’t compete with any other events in the area. For the full story, click here.

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Posted 23 December 2015 - 04:28 PM

Kansas City, MO Star, 12/23/15:

 

 

Streetcar Authority is planning a grand opening for April

 

 

It’s possible that passengers could be riding Kansas City’s new downtown streetcar in March, but the Streetcar Authority is now planning a big grand opening celebration for April.


 

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Posted 11 January 2016 - 09:06 AM

 

 

What you need to know about KC’s downtown streetcars

 

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http://www.kansascit...le53783960.html

 

The white LRVs are reminiscent of the white PCCs Kansas City had during the 1950s.   

 

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Posted 21 January 2016 - 08:16 AM

 

 

Snow day: Kansas City streetcars go for first spin in the ice and snow

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http://www.kshb.com/...he-ice-and-snow

 

 

 

The only time the streetcar won't chug along.......

No streetcars don't chug along, they go ding ding.  :P   BTW, I love that curbside running. :)

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Posted 26 February 2016 - 09:28 AM

 

 

Kansas City streetcar’s public grand opening is set for May 6 Get ready for a giant downtown street party May 6 and 7 to celebrate the first Kansas City streetcars carrying passengers in nearly 60 years.

 
 

 

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http://www.kansascit...le62389477.html


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Posted 26 February 2016 - 12:58 PM

Very busy Winter and Spring with several line openings around the country, this one expected initially in 2015 but delayed until May 2016.  And nice that the maiden schedule will include Sunday service, unlike the Washington, DC operation.



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Posted 07 March 2016 - 04:50 PM

Kansas City, MO Star, 3/6/16:

 

 

Streetcars vs. drivers: Other cities have had challenges, too

 

 

The biggest roadblock to Kansas City’s streetcar success may be exactly that — cars blocking the road and the streetcar’s rail path.

 

Nearly every day as the new downtown streetcars have been out on test runs, cars have been illegally parked too close to the rails, sometimes forcing the streetcar to stop. It’s led to delays, tickets, tows and even a minor fender-bender on Tuesday.

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Posted 15 March 2016 - 08:46 AM

 

 

Inside the KC Streetcar testing process KANSAS CITY, Mo. --  With just a few weeks left before its grand opening, the Kansas City Streetcar will continue testing Tuesday and for the first time FOX 4 takes you inside the streetcar to get a first-hand look at the city's newest addition and its testing process.

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Posted 24 April 2016 - 07:41 PM

 

 

City releases schedule for KC streetcar's big launch party

The Kansas City streetcar will take on its first official passengers at 10 a.m. May 6, kicking off a weekend of celebrations all along the 2.2-mile circuit.

 

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Posted 25 April 2016 - 03:51 PM

Kansas City, MO Star, 4/22/16:

 

 

Plans unveiled for Kansas City streetcar grand opening party

 

 

A carnival at Union Station, First Friday festivities and a movie at City Market will be among the draws for people May 6-7, even as they come downtown principally to ride the new Kansas City streetcar.


 

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