At the time of distribution, this update provides the latest information on operational, safety and testing related activity for the KC Streetcar. For additional info please visit www.kcstreetcar.org.
KC Streetcar Vehicle #802 will arrive in Kansas City this week. This is the second in a fleet of four streetcar vehicles for the downtown route. Check our website, Twitter and Facebook pages for more information.
KC STREETCAR TESTING & PARKING
Testing of KC Streetcar vehicle #801 continues this week with runs on Main Streetcar happening daily. Please do not park on the tracks or double park on the streetcar route. When parking along the streetcar route, please make sure the entire parked vehicle is within the white painted line, this includes wheels and side mirrors.
8th & 9th: Crosswalk restoration. Be alert for lane drops.
10th: Southwest corner restoration. Be alert for pedestrian detour.
10th: EastboundONLY from Baltimore - Main on 12/9.
13th: Northwest corner restoration. Be alert for pedestrian detour.
14th Street closed between Main - Grand for KC Power & Light work. Will reopen for the weekend. Work estimated to last 2-3 weeks.
Main St Viaduct ADA work. Involves demo work.
Job wide sidewalk pour backs, brick restoration, street light work, and permanent signage installs continue.
Job wide street lighting, WiFi installs, and power substation work. Day & night work.
DOWNTOWN DAZZLE
Visit KC and the Downtown Council are at it again, supporting all that Downtown Kansas City has to offer. From restaurants, shops, art galleries, music venues and museums, Downtown Kansas City is alive with the holiday spirit.
Take in the glowing holiday energy of Downtown Kansas City by riding the FREEDowntown Dazzle Holiday Trolleys during the first 3 weekends in December. Use them to get around or simply enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays in Downtown KC! Read more about Downtown Dazzle on our website.
About the Downtown Kansas City Streetcar Starter Line
The two-mile, north-south Downtown KC Streetcar will travel along Main Street and connect the River Market to Crown Center and Union Station, serving the Central Business District, the Crossroads Art District, and the Power and Light District, as well as numerous businesses, restaurants, art galleries, educational facilities and residents.
About this Update This weekly KC Streetcar update provides at-a-glance information related to the KC Streetcar. For more information, check out the website and follow the KC Streetcar on Twitter @kcstreetcar and Facebook. All testing activities and time frames are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
