KC Streetcar’s operations control center keeps riders, pedestrian safe

KSHB 41 reporter Olivia Acree covers portions of Johnson County, Kansas. She is also a member of our On Track with KC team. Share your story idea with Olivia.

The Kansas City Streetcar’s Main Street extension is still in its first few days of operation, and behind the scenes, a new operations control center is working to monitor the expanded system.

KC Streetcar’s operations control center keeps riders, pedestrian safe on the tracks

The operations control center serves as the nerve center for streetcar operations, where staff monitor dozens of camera feeds and track every movement along the route. During opening weekend, they managed 11 streetcars simultaneously – more than ever before…

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