Kansas City Toy Train Shuts Down Christmas Biz On Main Street

Once again we notice . . . 

The toy train proves to be one of the most BIZ UNFRIENDLY operation in all of Kansas City.

From our perspective . . .

KANSAS CITY TOY TRAIN STREETCAR DECLARES WAR ON CHRISTMAS LOCAL BIZ WITH SURPRISE MAIN ST. SHUT DOWN!!!

The streetcar has devastated Main St. Biz for years but at the outset of a recession amid the comeback from the pandemic . . . This callous move has sparked outcry and deserves more attention.

Here's part of the damage . . .

"In RideKCs weekly update, a spokesperson wrote: KC Streetcar Constructors will close a portion of 37th Street east of Main Street on Wednesday, December 13 to pour the last of track concrete and pedestrian upgrades. This includes installing new sidewalks, curbs, and ADA ramps. This work is anticipated to be complete in 2-3 weeks, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting. Businesses remain open and accessible during construction. The traveling public can use 38th Street and Walnut Street to detour."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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