Connect. Thrive. Develop. KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension & Multi-Modal Feasibility Study

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1 Connect. Thrive. Develop.

2 Why go to the Riverfront? KC Streetcar is a proven catalyst for development & connecting people to Downtown. < $2 billion in adjacent development: new businesses, hotels, apartments & amenities < 10 surface parking lot conversions to new active uses < 40% increase in downtown residential density < 2 million passenger trips 5,830 daily average trips

3 To connect people to the Riverfront & connect the Riverfront to Downtown. Berkley Riverfront Existing & Planned Amenities: < Events, Fesitivals & Concerts < Lighted Sand Volleyball Courts < Sports Courts, Yoga & Pilates < Retail & Offices < Luxury Apartments < Resort-style Pool & Sundeck < Walking & Biking Trails < Dog Park & Hangout

4 Opportunities to Connect <Integrate with bus routes & potential future bicycle/pedestrian connections <Streamline Riverfront & Downtown access; offer parking alternatives <Allow for future Streetcar expansions

5 What makes a Streetcar route feasible? COST TO BUILD Considerations <Will it require a new bridge? <What is the length of track? NEW BRIDGE TRACK LENGTH STEEP GRADE COST TO OPERATE <Are riders going out of their way? <Can we maintain route timetables? SAFETY TIMING Level of Difficulty <Travel time & number of streetcars Not Feasible Difficult required to support the route NOISE USABILITY Challenging Preferred

6 Streetcar Options Considered FRONT STREET Berkley Riverfront 3rd Street New Bridge < An 870 foot bridge over Missouri River New Bridge 71 railroad tracks is expensive < The steep grade causes safety issues and excessive wear-and-tear on streetcars 5th Street DELAWARE STREET Grand Boulevard Existing Bridge MAINTENANCE LINE KC Streetcar Maintenance Facility LYDIA AVENUE < Additional track length CAMPBELL STREET increases costs < And a 1,0 foot bridge is even more expensive TH STREET 6TH STREET Main Street River Market Grand Boulevard Columbus Square You Are Here 3rd Street Option 5th Street Option Existing Streetcar Maintenance Line Railroad Track New Bridge Streetcar Stop 2 Level of Difficulty Not Feasible Difficult Challenging Preferred

7 Streetcar Options Considered FRONT STREET Berkley Riverfront Grand Boulevard < Use of existing bridge is Missouri River 71 less expensive < Grades are manageable Loop End Existing Bridge Grand Boulevard Existing Bridge MAINTENANCE LINE Railroad Tracks KC Streetcar Maintenance Facility < More track required for loop around end < Curved track is more expensive & can be noisy 4TH STREET DELAWARE STREET River Market Grand Boulevard CAMPBELL STREET 2 < Additional stop requires more money TH STREET Main Street Columbus Square You Are Here Loop End Track Existing Streetcar Maintenance Line Railroad Track Existing Bridge Streetcar Stop Level of Difficulty Not Feasible Difficult Challenging Preferred

8 Streetcar Options Considered FRONT STREET Berkley Riverfront Grand Boulevard < Shorter distance with less Missouri River 71 track to construct < Use of existing bridge is less expensive < Grades are manageable Existing Bridge Grand Boulevard Existing Bridge MAINTENANCE LINE Railroad Tracks KC Streetcar Maintenance Facility Stub End Preferred Route < Less track to construct < Easier to expand to the 4TH STREET DELAWARE STREET River Market Grand Boulevard CAMPBELL STREET 2 east in the future < Less noise TH STREET Main Street Columbus Square You Are Here Stub End Track Existing Streetcar Maintenance Line Railroad Track Existing Bridge Streetcar Stop Level of Difficulty Not Feasible Difficult Challenging Preferred

9 Streetcar Study Summary Level of Difficulty WHAT MAKES A ROUTE FEASIBILE? Not Feasible Difficult Challenging Preferred OPERATIONS SAFETY COST FUTURE EXPANSIONS Usability Maintain Timing Steep Grade Dangerous Condition New Bridge Track Length Curved Track Construction Schedule Add On vs. Reconstruct O L GRAND BLVD. W/ LOOP END GRAND BLVD. W/ STUB END

10 23 Bike, Pedestrian & Bus Connections 34X 36X Existing Connections: Potential Transfer Station Berkley Riverfront Potential Park-n-Ride locations 77 FRONT STREET HEART OF AMERICA BRIDGE 132 < Bike & Pedestrian: Safe access via 133 Town of Kansas Bridge & Lydia Ave. Missouri River 1 Berkley Park-And-Ride 71 < KCATA Routes: _ Route 77 over the Grand Blvd. Bridge _ Many routes converge at 3rd & Grand _ Routes 23, 34X & 36X pass near the Riverfront on I-2/I- Study Recommendations: DELAWARE STREET Study recommends dedicated bike & pedestrian path Town of Kansas Bridge Grand Boulevard Existing Bridge MAINTENANCE LINE Proposed Streetcar Route KC Streetcar Maintenance Facility LYDIA AVENUE 142 < Transfer stations between streetcar & buses on the Riverfront Potential Transfer Station CAMPBELL STREET 2 < Dedicated pedestrian & bike path along Grand Blvd. Bridge < Parking options on the Riverfront such as Park-n-Ride to connect via streetcar to downtown neighborhoods TH STREET 6TH STREET Main Street River Market MAX Grand Boulevard Columbus Square 24 You Are Here Bike/Pedestrian Lane Existing Bike Lanes Bus Routes Existing Streetcar Maintenance Line Railroad Track Existing Bridge Streetcar Stop

11 How will the proposed Funding strategy would Streetcar route be funded? not take away from other city services such as: street maintenance, < Revenues generated from new development on the Riverfront < State / Federal programs and grants bus funds, or recently approved GO Bond funds < Multi-modal grants < Existing funding streams

12 Next steps: Streetcar to the Riverfront Ongoing Study Phase Financial Design Construction Testing Operations <Which route is more feasible? <How much will it cost? <Identify local & federal funding opportunities <Where should station stops be located? <What type of shelter should be installed at each stop? <Where do power poles go? <Communication with those along the route who will be affected by the construction. <Utility coordination (such as electric, water, gas, cable, etc.) <Dry-run testing & careful consideration for rider safety. <Riders are ready to board! <Ongoing maintenance is provided