#Darwin project kansas city full
Once the construction is complete, the expansion project will undergo test runs before the commencement of full operations. It will also include upgrades to intersections and sidewalks, and road work. The project development, identification of track and streetcar stop locations, as well as utility relocation works coordination are complete as of mid-2020. Construction details of Kansas City streetcar extension project Streetcars on the route will operate every 12 minutes during weekends and every ten minutes during weekdays. The expansion will connect eight new Midtown stations including 27th Street, 31st Street, 43rd Street, Armour Boulevard, 45th Street, 39th Street, Cleaver II/Ward Parkway and 51st and Brookside Boulevard. The route will include 16 streetcar stops on the Main Street connecting key areas such as Midtown, Westport, Museum District and UKMC. It will link County Club Plaza and the Central Business District, which are two of the biggest employment areas in the region.
The 5.8km (3.6 mile) Main Street Extension will include the development of nine new stations, procurement of six vehicles, and expansion of the existing vehicle maintenance facility. The project will extend the streetcar system south from the existing terminus at Union Station towards the University of Missouri, Kansas City (UMKC). In addition, it will provide seamless integration with current and future transit service. The project will significantly enhance safety and mobility for the metropolitan area of Kansas City, while also providing options for future connections to regional transit and increasing economic opportunities.
The estimated investment in the project is $351m, which includes $174m being sought under federal funding.
The project will also receive local funding to support the construction of the extension.Ĭonstruction on the project is expected to begin by late 2021 or early 2022, with completion slated for 2025. The engineering phase involves the execution of engineering and construction contracts.
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