The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is looking for input into the future of downtown transit. They’re asking for help to develop a strategic plan that includes proposed route changes and new transit hubs.
The ATA says the starting point for these discussions is a vision of a “more intuitive, faster and integrated system” to include:
- Transit emphasis corridors along Grand Blvd. (north and south) and 11th and 12th streets (east and west)
- Dedicated bus lanes and improved transit stations
- Two new transit hubs
The project is one part of a comprehensive downtown transit plan that includes the Prospect MAX line and the extension of the KC Streetcar starter line into three additional corridors.
Brief presentations will be made at 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. to introduce the downtown service concept to simplify and enhance transit options for downtown transit customers.
The public will then be invited to view, ask questions and comment on proposed downtown route changes along the transit emphasis corridors and on the conceptual designs of proposed transit facilities.
For more information about the downtown transit concept and additional materials, visit www.kcata.org.
Details on meetings
- 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Thursday, July 17, Kansas City Central Library, Multi-purpose Room, Vault Level, 14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, Mo. (Parking garage at northwest corner of 10th & Baltimore) Several Metro routes travel near the library, including Main St. MAX, Troost MAX, 47-Broadway, 71-Prospect, 173-Casino Cruiser and many more routes
- 5-6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 17, Kansas City Design Center, 1018 Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo. (On-street parking available) Several Metro routes travel near the Design Center, including Main St. MAX, Troost MAX, 71-Prospect, 173-Casino Cruiser and many more routes.
Who’s talking