For immediate release: Thursday, January 22, 2026

The community is invited to the first public meeting for the 18th & Vine Streetcar Feasibility Study.

WHAT: First Public Meeting - 18th & Vine Streetcar Feasibility Study

WHEN: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Open House Format)

WHERE: Keystone CoLAB at 800 E. 18th Street Kansas City, MO 64108. Hop on pubic transportation to get to the meeting. Options include: RideKC Routes 18, 25, and Troost MAX

DETAILS: The KC Streetcar Authoroty (KCSA), in partnership with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and the City of Kansas City, is conducting a feasibility study to extend the streetcar east from Main Street to the 18th & Vine District. This study will assess route options, transit demand, and facilitate public engagement to support future planning for the 18th & Vine District. The official study area includes Wyandotte Street to Woodland Avenue, and 17th Street to 20th Street. During this meeting, the community will be asked to review and provide feedback on several items, including:

• Background on the study, purpose and need, and project timeline
• Two different streetcar alignment options
• Screening criteria used to evaluate the alignment options
• Opportunities, challenges, and vision for the 18th Street corridor

The 18th & Vine Streetcar Feasibility Study project team is being led by the City of Kansas City, the KCATA and the KCSA. Parson & Associates, a strategic communications and public outreach firm based in the 18th & Vine District, is leading the consultant team which is supported by HNTB, Tailaferro & Browne, the Nash Group, and Lathrop & Gage.

Click here for more information about the 18th & Vine Streetcar Feasibility Study and how to get involved.