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- Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:47 am
- Forum: Kansas City Transportation
- Topic: Phase Three Streetcar Expansion
- Replies: 66
- Views: 3083
Re: Phase Three Streetcar Expansion
Not sure if this is on topic or not, but could the light rail or streetcar be sent through the ASB bridge, where the traffic deck used to be? Yes, but you don't want that. The bridge is owned by a railroad. HOA or a new crossing (like O'Neil!). We've looked at it several times and ended with the sa...
- Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:04 am
- Forum: Downtown
- Topic: OFFICIAL - Commerce Tower
- Replies: 255
- Views: 32619
Re: OFFICIAL - Commerce Tower
They've really torn up the sidewalk on Main Street. Very excited for this makeover.
- Fri Apr 20, 2018 2:00 pm
- Forum: Kansas City Transportation
- Topic: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
- Replies: 1908
- Views: 138968
Re: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
Keep submitting the feedback survey. Keep submitting the feedback survey. Keep submitting the feedback survey.
- Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:09 am
- Forum: Downtown
- Topic: Misc Crossroads News
- Replies: 2063
- Views: 214826
Re: Misc Crossroads News
The Kenton property was purchased by Shirley Helzberg.
- Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:59 am
- Forum: Kansas City Transportation
- Topic: Phase Three Streetcar Expansion
- Replies: 66
- Views: 3083
Re: Phase Three Streetcar Expansion
Couple Updates: I heard at a meeting today that an LR line from downtown KCMO to far down 71 highway (Harrisonville was mentioned) would only cost roughly $700m. Keep in mind that a single highway interchange costs roughly $500million. The ROW already exists and is gov. Owned so The only costs woul...
- Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:49 am
- Forum: Kansas City Transportation
- Topic: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
- Replies: 1908
- Views: 138968
Re: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
If dedicated lanes down main are used, is it possible to just lay down some good old gravel and wood or concrete ties instead of poured concrete? I assume that gravel and ties will be used within the CCROW way. It's hard to plow tie and ballast, so expect a concrete track slab. Whether that include...
- Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:34 pm
- Forum: Kansas City Transportation
- Topic: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
- Replies: 1908
- Views: 138968
Re: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
This has a great many residents of Union Hill in a tizzy. I haven't any facts, but I would bet UH had some of the highest voter participation in the district. People feel they got a bait and switch. The petition already has over a hundred names and it will be circulated tomorrow when there is an in...
- Wed Apr 18, 2018 11:08 am
- Forum: Kansas City Transportation
- Topic: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
- Replies: 1908
- Views: 138968
Re: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
^ Why does “quantity matter”? Of course you will get more response from those wanting the 31st St stop since you’re planning to take it away. This decision shouldn’t be made by tics on a survey. If it has to be between two stops, let the experts decide based on ridership numbers. The proposal was b...
- Wed Apr 18, 2018 11:01 am
- Forum: Kansas City Transportation
- Topic: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
- Replies: 1908
- Views: 138968
Re: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
Stop spacing is a challenge. There are standards, which the team is trying to adhere to, that will improve travel times. Adding stops matters more than you think, otherwise we wouldn't be having this conversation. IF WE DON'T IMPROVE TRAVEL TIME, THE PROJECT MAY NOT SCORE WELL FOR FEDERAL FUNDING. T...
- Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:37 am
- Forum: Kansas City Transportation
- Topic: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
- Replies: 1908
- Views: 138968
Re: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
The goal was to reduce travel times over the existing MAX. Most of the riders of MAX at 31st are transferring from #31, so to argue for a stop there would be to assume there will be induced demand (which is a valid argument based on experience downtown, but not an argument based on existing data).
- Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:49 pm
- Forum: Downtown
- Topic: Misc Crossroads News
- Replies: 2063
- Views: 214826
Re: Misc Crossroads News
KCPowercat wrote:good riddance...they would never clean their sidewalks...
Seems like a great place for a nice outdoor patio restaurant.
Watch this parcel closely. Haven’t heard good rumors.
- Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:17 am
- Forum: Downtown
- Topic: OFFICIAL - City Club Apartments (former Midwest Hotel)
- Replies: 223
- Views: 26608
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:13 am
- Forum: Kansas City Transportation
- Topic: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
- Replies: 1908
- Views: 138968
Re: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
I don't think our current cars are capable of being coupled together. I think a modification to the coupling system would be required. Would still be cheaper than buying all new trains. Coupling is possible with a vehicle modification. They are light rail vehicles, after all. However, you'd have to...
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:09 am
- Forum: Kansas City Transportation
- Topic: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
- Replies: 1908
- Views: 138968
Re: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
A few questions.... The extension will be free to ride right? If so, is the plan to keep it free to ride for the foreseeable future? Fares for the larger system will be decided when the capital cost for both is set, and the decision lies solely with the Streetcar Authority board of directors. The T...
- Sat Apr 14, 2018 4:36 pm
- Forum: Kansas City Transportation
- Topic: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
- Replies: 1908
- Views: 138968
Re: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
Back to topic, please.
- Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:36 am
- Forum: Kansas City Transportation
- Topic: Generic ongoing KCATA thread
- Replies: 220
- Views: 23191
Re: Generic ongoing KCATA thread
Sexy new upholstery!


- Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:07 pm
- Forum: Downtown
- Topic: OFFICIAL - 21c Museum Hotel KC (former Savoy Hotel)
- Replies: 276
- Views: 34112
- Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:00 pm
- Forum: Downtown
- Topic: OFFICIAL - 21c Museum Hotel KC (former Savoy Hotel)
- Replies: 276
- Views: 34112
Re: OFFICIAL - 21c Museum Hotel KC (former Savoy Hotel)
The hotel will indeed be "21c Kansas City" and the restaurant will be "The Savoy @ 21c". Council is hearing their CID request right now. Our penguin will not be gray -- the color will be announced "in the coming weeks".
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:31 am
- Forum: Kansas City Transportation
- Topic: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
- Replies: 1908
- Views: 138968
Re: Phase 2 streetcar to UMKC
What if it hits a car? I think I read in the paper there was a crash a while back wasn't there? I hope nobody got hurt. When is this train going to open down to the Plaza? Zero injuries or fatalities since streetcar opened. Most crashes are the fault of drivers and their insurance foots the bill fo...
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:22 am
- Forum: Out of Town Talk
- Topic: Hong Kong
- Replies: 4
- Views: 174
Re: Hong Kong
That's what "Out of Town Talk" is for!