Week of March 21, 2016 | KC Streetcar Update

KC STREETCAR COMMUNITY CELEBRATION | May 6-7, 2016

The KC Streetcar will open to the public on Friday, May 6, 2016. During the first weekend of May, Kansas City will throw a series of street parties along the streetcar route as residents and visitors celebrate our dynamic downtown in a family-friendly environment. From Union Station to the River Market, there will be activities, food and fun for everyone and all connected by the KC Streetcar.

KC STREETCAR SIMULATED SERVICE WHILE IN TEST MODE

This week marks the start of simulated Sunday streetcar service during this testing phase. This means that there will be two streetcars on the route every day between the hours of 7:00am - 10:00pm. Passengers will not be able to board during this simulated service but the streetcar will be making stops and opening the doors at each stop. This phase of simulated service is expected to last a couple of weeks.

Please help keep our operators and streetcars safe when they are out training. Remember to never cross in front of a moving streetcar as a pedestrian or motorist, and never park on the streetcar tracks, even if for a brief moment. When parking along the streetcar route, make sure the vehicle is entirely within the white painted line.

Learn more streetcar safety tips on our website: http://kcstreetcar.org/how-to-ride/safety/

KC STREETCAR TESTING

Recently, the KC Streetcar team performed several essential tests including bicycle loading and wheelchair access. The uniqueness of the KC Streetcar is the level boarding it provides for passengers in the middle section of the streetcar. This makes it easier for all passengers to quickly and efficiently board the streetcar, whether you are on wheels, using a service dog, or have a visual impairment. The feedback from both tests will be incorporated into the KC Streetcar Standard Operating Procedures in order to provide the best ride possible for all of our passengers.

CROSS THE TRACKS AT A 90-DEGREE ANGLE

The KC Streetcar Authority is partnered with BikeWalk KC to promote bicycle safety while riding around a streetcar and streetcar tracks. Through the assistance of an Operation Lifesaver Grant, this partnership is able to spread the word more widely on the importance of being safe while riding near the streetcar tracks. The team created a PSA-style bicycle safety video, educational materials, promotional safety items and presentation materials that have been incorporated into BikeWalk KC's Confident City Cycling curriculum. Learn more about being safe around the KC Streetcar on our website www.kcstreetcar.org.

KC STREETCAR ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP

The KC Streetcar Authority offers a variety of options and programs for local businesses and corporate partners to take advantage of KC Streetcar’s integration into the city. Two of the 25 digital kiosks have been installed near the Sprint Center. If you’re interested in advertising on the ‪KC Smart City‬ digital kiosks along the ‪KC Streetcar route, visit our website and sign up to receive more information http://bit.ly/20bYsRH

This 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.