KC Streetcar

The KC Streetcar is in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Streetcar system construction began in May 2014 and opened for service on May 6, 2016. It is free to ride, as it is funded by a transportation development district. As of December 2023, the streetcar has had 13 million rides since opening in 2016. Extensions north to the riverfront and south to University of Missouri-Kansas City have been funded, with the southern extension under construction.

KC Streetcar
A streetcar leaves Union Station, northbound.
Overview
OwnerCity of Kansas City
LocaleKansas City, Missouri, US
Transit typeStreetcar
Number of lines1
Number of stations10 (8 under construction)
Daily ridership5,020
Annual ridership1,832,215
Websitekcstreetcar.org
Operation
Began operationMay 6, 2016
Operator(s)Kansas City Streetcar Authority
CharacterStreet running
Number of vehicles7 CAF Urbos 3s
Train length3
Headway10-15 minutes
Technical
System length2.2 mi (3.5 km)
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
ElectrificationOverhead line, 750 V DC
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