Media Coverage
Downtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis
- 1-31-12: Kansas City faces smaller window for getting federal streetcar dollars (Kansas City Business Journal)
- 1-27-2012: Kansas City approves nearly $700K streetcar design contract (Kansas City Business Journal)
- 1-27-2012: Streetcar Plan Rolls Ahead (KCUR 89.3 FM)
- 1-27-2012: Kansas City streetcar line carries hopes of fewer surface lots, more residents (Kansas City Business Journal)
- 1-27-2012: Businesses on Kansas City streetcar line weigh short-term costs, long-term gains (Kansas City Business Journal)
- 1-27-2012: Kansas City's streetcar plan is built for speed — of travel and voter approval (Kansas City Business Journal)
- 1-20-2012: City council moves streetcar plan forward (KCUR 89.3 FM)
- 1-20-2012: A new feature in KC's future? (FOX 4)
- 1-19-2012: Kansas City puts streetcar line on fast track (Kansas City Star)
- 1-19-2012: Kansas City Council proposes special district to help pay for streetcar project (Kansas City Business Journal)
- 1-19-2012: Council committee OKs plan to create streetcar-tax district (NBC Action News)
- 1-5-2012: KC mayor is lining up support for downtown streetcar plan (Kansas City Star)
- 10-8-2011: The Star's editorial | Dumping the pump won't be easy in Kansas City (Kansas City Star)
- 9-30-2011: Kansas City Council gets on board with streetcar plan (Kansas City Business Journal)
- 9-29-2011: KC Council committee backs proposed streetcar line (Kansas City Star)
- 9-29-2011: KC one step closer to streetcar plan (KCTV 5)
- 9-21-2011: The Star's editorial | Main Street is best for proposed streetcar route (Kansas City Star)
- 9-21-2011: Transit group picks Main Street for possible streetcar route ( Kansas City Star)
- 8-23-2011: City leaders display modern streetcar, ask for feedback (NBC Action News)
- 8-23-2011: Modern streetcar on display to initiate conversation for transit alternatives (KCUR)
- 8-23-2011: KCMO and Jackson County are working on a plan to operate street cars (KMBC)
- 8-23-2011: Modern streetcar on display at Union Station (KCTV 5)
- 8-23-2011: Streetcars May be Part of City's Transit Future, Officials Say (FOX 4)
- 8-21-2011: KC Downtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis (infoZine.com)
- 8-18-2011: Open House for the Downtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis (Examiner.com)
- 8-5-2011: Downtown Kansas City businesses desire streetcar system (Kansas City Business Journal)
- 7-9-2011: Main Street drawing support for downtown streetcar route (Midwest Democracy Project)
- 6-22-2011: Push to bring streetcars to Kansas City (KCTV 5)
- 6-21-2011: Streetcar plan tries to avoid light rail failures (NBC Action News)
- 6-17-2011: Should KCMO Add Streetcar Transit to Downtown? (KC Monitor)
Jackson County Commuter Corridor Alternatives Analysis
- 1-26-2012: Blue Springs commits nearly $18,000 for transit (Kansas City Star)
- 1-18-2012: Blue Springs lends support to KC regional rail proposal (The Examiner)
- 1-11-2012: Poll shows voters receptive to rail plan (The Examiner)
- 11-28-2011: Regional Rail plan would help Eastern Jackson County growth (The Examiner - guest column)
- 11-22-2011: Public comment sought on Regional Rapid Rail plans (The Examiner)
- 10-31-2011: Plans for rail lines out of EJC coming in May (The Examiner)
- 10-15-2011: Rapid Rail system quickly building steam (The Examiner)
- 10-8-2011: The Star's editorial | Dumping the pump won't be easy in Kansas City (Kansas City Star)
- 9-28-2011: Transit plan organizers seeking input (The Examiner)
- 9-27-2011: Commuter rail: Will you leave your car behind? (NBC Action News)
- 9-27-2011: Proposed Commuter Rail Plans Set to Go on Display (FOX 4)
- 9-15-2011: Transit open house will focus on moving commuters downtown (The Examiner)
News Releases
- 11-22-2011: Open houses scheduled to review potential transit options in Jackson County
- 9-22-2011: Open houses scheduled to discuss future mass transit options in Jackson County
- 9-8-2011: Downtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis to Recommend Route and Type of Transit for Starter Line
- 8-19-2011: Congressional delegation announces federal funding for Jackson County
- 8-18-2011: Second open house scheduled for the Downtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis
- 6-7-2011: Open house scheduled for Downtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis
- 5-24-2011: Downtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis underway
- 12-21-2010: Region awarded federal funds to study urban streetcar and commuter transit corridors
- 7-14-2010: Regional partnership submits joint application for federal transit planning funds
- 2-17-2010: TIGER roars into town with $50 million grant;
U.S. Transportation Secretary announces stimulus funds for KC Metro
- 12-1-2009: Implementation plans to be developed for urban and commuter transit corridors
- 8-7-2008: Riverside citizens to help guide proposal for regional transit service on Monday, Aug. 18
- 8-7-2008: Raytown citizens to help guide proposal for regional transit service on Thursday, Aug. 14
- 7-15-2008: Regional public transit summit planned for July 25; Community meetings begin July 16 in Clay and Platte counties
- 7-9-2008: Smart Moves website allows citizens to track changes on transit plan
- 6-13-2008: Regional transit summit planned for June 20
E-Newsletter
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- Smart Moves News 8-19-2011
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