Kansas City streetcars are rolling through Midtown in full simulated service for the first time this week, giving drivers and neighbors a firsthand preview of what to expect when the extension opens to the public in a few weeks.
The Main Street extension, connecting the River Market to the University of Missouri-Kansas City is set to open Oct. 24. This full simulated service marks the final stages of preparation before welcoming riders on the expanded route.
“This is a very exciting time,”said Donna Mandelbaum, a spokesperson for the KC Streetcar Authority. “This is basically one of the last tests before we can open service to the public.”…