Public transportation isn’t one of Missouri’s most notable features. However, the streetcar line in Kansas City is attempting to change that. Ride KC is the newest option in public transportation in the Show Me State. This state of the art streetcar line travels over 2 miles through downtown Kansas City and as of this July over 230 thousand rides have been taken! The Kansas City streetcar is the only remaining line in Missouri. With 16 convenient stops through downtown, this is an experience you won’t want to miss!
Kansas City used to have one of the largest and most efficient streetcar systems in the nation. However, as time went on the streetcars were replaced with buses and the system was closed by 1960.
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Luckily, the city government brought back the rail and line systems and the new Ride KC streetcars were unveiled in 2016.
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This free transportation system travels through downtown Kansas City and has 16 stops at many of the most popular city attractions.
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The streetcars are ADA accessable and allow service dogs. You may also bring you pet on-board if they can be carried in a small crate.
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Bikes and strollers are also allowed on the streetcar making this mode of transportation perfect for families.
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You never know what you may see as a passenger! Enjoy a free concert from other passengers on your way to your favorite downtown hang-out.
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There are four streetcars in use and each can hold up to 150 passengers.
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These streetcars are well maintained, totally safe, clean, and offer free wifi so you can scroll through Facebook or get a little more work done on your commute.
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While St. Louis waits for their streetcar line to finally open, Kansas City’s amazing streetcar fleet remains the only and most impressive line in the state.
KC Streetcar/Facebook For more information and for route details check out the Ride KC website.
Have you taken the streetcar in Kansas City? What was your experience like? Let us know in the comments below!
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For more information and for route details check out the Ride KC website.
Looking for a mode of transportation that will take you from one side of the Show Me State to the other? Check out this epic train ride in Missouri.
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