Kansas City Toy Train Streetcar Attempts Journey Across Bridge Again

This scheme isn't "new" but it offers a glimpse at a fundamental aspect of this outdated mode of transit: 

If the toy train doesn't keep expanding than it'll eventually die . . . In the coming years when transit funds MIGHT NOT flow as freely . . . The ponzi scheme economics of this operation threaten to implode.

For now . . . Here's presser recycled by local news . . .

"The agency released a request for proposals for partners to help it better understand what a streetcar extension to NKC could look like and prepare an environmental review.

"Its not the first time planners have explored the possibility of using the Heart of America bridge to bring streetcar service across the river."

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

KC Streetcar looking for partners to study for 'NorthRail' extension into North Kansas City

The KC Streetcar Authority is looking for partners to help it further study "NorthRail," an idea exploring the expansion of streetcar service across the Missouri River into North Kansas City.