Last time I went to a Royals game was a couple of years ago when they won the world series, it was a close game so nobody left early, and it was a half hour to get out of the parking complex.shinatoo wrote:The more downtown stadiums I've visited the more I have cooled on this idea. And Highlander, what are you talking about with traffic? It is not even remotely difficult to get out of the TSC after a Royals game. Chiefs, yes, I don't know what the Chiefs did to F that up after 45 years but somehow they seem to be making it worse, but I would never say Royals games have been a problem.
But most importantly, no downtown baseball stadium without serious rail connections.
I could get behind a multi-use stadium (baseball + convention space). Build it over the I-35/I-670 interchange and connect it to Bartle Hall. Otherwise, for single use, it's a classic, keep it where it's at. No need to spend 750 million when we have what is still considered a top 5 stadium.
I am not advocating for a downtown stadium right now, but it's something to consider when Royals stadium has finally outlived its usefulness. I am just pointing out that putting stadiums downtown do not necessarily cause traffic or parking issues. On the traffic side, my experience is that traffic dissipates much faster when there are a multitude of routes available for exit and downtown certainly offers that luxury. There are 4-5 functional exits from Royals Stadium.