The newspaper continues to run hype for about a half dozen soccer games . . . The punchline is that fewer and fewer people believe stories about 650K tourists or the economic impact.
Instead . . . The ongoing demands of municipalities seem to fall flat amid the current age of austerity.
Either way, here's the demand for more Golden Ghetto support & cash . . . Check-it:
"Johnson County has also designed a circulator route to connect visitors to cultural attractions, businesses and the FIFA Fan Festivals at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. This could be a turning point for public transit, showing its value to a new generation.
"Yet, no funding exists for the circulator route. Without it, we risk missing the full economic potential. When Sens. Jerry Moran of Kansas and Maria Cantwell of Washington seek $50 million for host cities, or Reps. Sharice Davids of Kansas and Buddy Carter of Georgia push for transit support, they are working to secure the federal assistance local agencies need — not only to safely transport tens of thousands of international visitors to and from World Cup activities, but to our local parks, downtowns, shops and restaurants."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
World Cup is almost here. Kansas City public transit isn't ready | Opinion
Kansas City and Johnson County's public transit and tourism prep for FIFA World Cup 2026 are key to ensure a successful event for fans and visitors alike.
Comments
Post a Comment
TKC COMMENT POLICY:
Be percipient, be nice. Don't be a spammer. BE WELL!!!
- The Management