18th & Vine Study

2025-2026 Feasibility Study

KC Streetcar, 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.

Public Meeting

The first pubic meeting for the 18th & Vine Streetcar Feasibility Study was held on February 3, 2026, at the Keystone CoLAB, and covered topics 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 information and images shared at this meeting can be found here.

If you were unable to attend, an online survey is open to receive feedback until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 27. The online survey is available here.

Oversight Advisory Committee

The feasibility study officially kicked off on Monday, September 22, 2025, with the first Oversight Advisory Committee (OAC) meeting. The OAC is made up of 18th Street stakeholders including neighborhood leaders, business owners, cultural stewards, and public officials.

This first meeting brought committee members together to learn what this study entails, including the project schedule, and started important conversations about the community’s goals. You can view the presentation that was shared at the meeting here.

Get Involved

Public engagement and participation are an important part of this study! Those who live, work, and play in this area will inform the study and ensure it’s reflective of the local vision, values, and priorities.

If you’d like to receive updates on public meeting dates and other engagement opportunities, please provide your contact information here.

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