Trump’s budget could affect Kansas City streetcar expansion
President Donald Trump’s proposed budget could eliminate one funding source for a possible expansion of Kansas City’s streetcar line.
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This is the opening salvo for government projects in the net fiscal year. There will be a lot of "horse trading" before the final budget arrives on President Trump's desk for signing. That said, all members of the pro-rail community should contact their legislators to encourage favorable action on new and existing rail projects.
Gordon Criswell, assistant county administrator for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County, said that the county had hoped to apply for TIGER funds to implement a Bus Rapid Transit route in Kansas City, Kan., in the future.
Kansas is like Ohio when it comes considering passenger rail. Kansas City, KS had a chance, ten years ago, to get federal money for a commuter rail line from Olathe, KS to Kansas City, MO; but instead dithered over express bus service and now wants BRT.
Oh well. Sloan