MO-2022-002
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Application Executive Summary
Purpose of Award:
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is applying for $14,199,453 of FY2020 BUILD funds to support the KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension Project. This project involves extending the existing Downtown Kansas City Streetcar system with a new double-track guideway that is approximately one-half mile long. The design of the streetcar station platforms, lighting, signage, amenities, and catenary design will resemble that of the existing Downtown line and the planned South Extension project.
Funding Summary:
- FY 20 BUILD Grant Amount: $14,199,453
- BUILD Grant Local Funds: $10,874,139
- Total BUILD Grant Amount: $25,073,592
- Other Federal Funds (MO-2021-006-00): $500,000
- Other Local Funds (MO-2021-006-00): $125,000
- Total Project Costs: $25,698,592
Sources of Local Match:
- Kansas City Streetcar Authority (KCSA): $1,500,000 Downtown Transportation Development District Tax
- Kansas City Area Transportation Authority: $1,000,000 Transit Sales Tax
- Port Authority of Kansas City (PortKC): $8,499,139 Bonds
Activities to be Performed:
The KCATA is applying for $14,199,453 of FY2020 BUILD funds to support the KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension Project. This project involves extending the existing Downtown Kansas City Streetcar system with a new double-track guideway that is approximately one-half mile long. The design of the streetcar station platforms, lighting, signage, amenities, and catenary design will resemble that of the existing Downtown line and the planned South Extension project. A new station connecting to the existing streetcar system will be constructed at the 3rd Street and Grand Boulevard intersection. A terminus station will be constructed at the north end of the alignment. An overhead power catenary system will be constructed with a new traction power substation (TPSS) module installed under the Grand Boulevard viaduct to support the power needs for the new extension. Signal systems will also be installed near the northern terminus station and at the southern connection to the existing system.
Expected Outcomes:
The Riverfront Extension will continue the efforts and themes of the initial streetcar project: to provide mobility and connectivity (Connect), economic development and growth (Develop), community amenities and improved livability (Thrive), and sustainability (Sustain).
Intended Beneficiaries:
This project will benefit transit riders in Kansas City and the KCATA service area.
Subrecipient Activities:
There is no sub-recipient activity associated with this grant application.
Project Location:
Kansas City and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Other Information:
- Overall Start Date: January 12th, 2022 (anticipated)
- Overall End Date: July 1st, 2027 (anticipated)
- This grant will not support any research or development projects.
- A copy of the master agreement will be retained on file.
- MARC TIP: TIP# MARC 2020-2024 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program One DOT STIP Date: November 18, 2020 TIP# 995210 Kansas City Streetcar Riverfront Extension
Transit Providers in the Area:
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is the bi-state regional transit authority created in 1965. KCATA is responsible for public transportation in the Kansas City urbanized area with a seven-county jurisdiction - Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte in Missouri; and Johnson, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte in Kansas. KCATA is responsible for the provision of fixed-route bus rapid transit (BRT), flex-route, and complementary paratransit public transportation in the region. KCATA operates from a single maintenance and administration facility in Kansas City, Missouri. Johnson County Kansas Transportation and IndeBus, operated by the City of Independence, Missouri, systems are managed by KCATA, and the bus operated by Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, are other transit providers that feed into and provide similar service in the Kansas City urbanized area.
Kansas City Streetcar (KCSA) will be the service provider. The KCSA is a not-for-profit organization formed for the purpose of managing, operating, and maintaining the streetcar, as well as planning for future streetcar extensions. In addition to overseeing streetcar operations, the KCSA supports system branding, marketing, public communication, and community engagement. While the KCSA is a separate entity, it works closely with the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and the KCATA. The day-to-day functions of the KCSA are managed by its staff of four with oversight from the Board of Directors. Port KC is another stakeholder in the grant application. Port KC is an independent governmental agency, but they collaborate and share the goals of Kansas City and the state of Missouri. They were created by the state, and their Board of Commissioners is appointed by Kansas City's Mayor.
Purpose of Award:
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is applying for $14,199,453 of FY2020 BUILD funds to support the KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension Project. This project involves extending the existing Downtown Kansas City Streetcar system with a new double-track guideway that is approximately one-half mile long. The design of the streetcar station platforms, lighting, signage, amenities, and catenary design will resemble that of the existing Downtown line and the planned South Extension project.
Funding Summary:
- FY 20 BUILD Grant Amount: $14,199,453
- BUILD Grant Local Funds: $10,874,139
- Total BUILD Grant Amount: $25,073,592
- Other Federal Funds (MO-2021-006-00): $500,000
- Other Local Funds (MO-2021-006-00): $125,000
- Total Project Costs: $25,698,592
Sources of Local Match:
- Kansas City Streetcar Authority (KCSA): $1,500,000 Downtown Transportation Development District Tax
- Kansas City Area Transportation Authority: $1,000,000 Transit Sales Tax
- Port Authority of Kansas City (PortKC): $8,499,139 Bonds
Activities to be Performed:
The KCATA is applying for $14,199,453 of FY2020 BUILD funds to support the KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension Project. This project involves extending the existing Downtown Kansas City Streetcar system with a new double-track guideway that is approximately one-half mile long. The design of the streetcar station platforms, lighting, signage, amenities, and catenary design will resemble that of the existing Downtown line and the planned South Extension project. A new station connecting to the existing streetcar system will be constructed at the 3rd Street and Grand Boulevard intersection. A terminus station will be constructed at the north end of the alignment. An overhead power catenary system will be constructed with a new traction power substation (TPSS) module installed under the Grand Boulevard viaduct to support the power needs for the new extension. Signal systems will also be installed near the northern terminus station and at the southern connection to the existing system.
Expected Outcomes:
The Riverfront Extension will continue the efforts and themes of the initial streetcar project: to provide mobility and connectivity (Connect), economic development and growth (Develop), community amenities and improved livability (Thrive), and sustainability (Sustain).
Intended Beneficiaries:
This project will benefit transit riders in Kansas City and the KCATA service area.
Subrecipient Activities:
There is no sub-recipient activity associated with this grant application.
Project Location:
Kansas City and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Other Information:
- Overall Start Date: January 12th, 2022 (anticipated)
- Overall End Date: July 1st, 2027 (anticipated)
- This grant will not support any research or development projects.
- A copy of the master agreement will be retained on file.
- MARC TIP: TIP# MARC 2020-2024 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program One DOT STIP Date: November 18, 2020 TIP# 995210 Kansas City Streetcar Riverfront Extension
Transit Providers in the Area:
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is the bi-state regional transit authority created in 1965. KCATA is responsible for public transportation in the Kansas City urbanized area with a seven-county jurisdiction - Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte in Missouri; and Johnson, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte in Kansas. KCATA is responsible for the provision of fixed-route bus rapid transit (BRT), flex-route, and complementary paratransit public transportation in the region. KCATA operates from a single maintenance and administration facility in Kansas City, Missouri. Johnson County Kansas Transportation and IndeBus, operated by the City of Independence, Missouri, systems are managed by KCATA, and the bus operated by Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, are other transit providers that feed into and provide similar service in the Kansas City urbanized area.
Kansas City Streetcar (KCSA) will be the service provider. The KCSA is a not-for-profit organization formed for the purpose of managing, operating, and maintaining the streetcar, as well as planning for future streetcar extensions. In addition to overseeing streetcar operations, the KCSA supports system branding, marketing, public communication, and community engagement. While the KCSA is a separate entity, it works closely with the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and the KCATA. The day-to-day functions of the KCSA are managed by its staff of four with oversight from the Board of Directors. Port KC is another stakeholder in the grant application. Port KC is an independent governmental agency, but they collaborate and share the goals of Kansas City and the state of Missouri. They were created by the state, and their Board of Commissioners is appointed by Kansas City's Mayor.
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Missouri
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
NOT APPLICABLE
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been shortened from 07/01/27 to 01/24/25.
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority was awarded
KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension Project: FY2020 BUILD Grant Application
Project Grant MO-2022-002
worth $14,199,453
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in February 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Missouri United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 20.933 National Infrastructure Investments.
$10,874,139 (43.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 2/10/25
Period of Performance
2/11/22
Start Date
1/24/25
End Date
Funding Split
$14.2M
Federal Obligation
$10.9M
Non-Federal Obligation
$25.1M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to MO-2022-002
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
MO-2022-002
SAI Number
MO-2022-002-01-20.933
Award ID URI
SAI NOT AVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
Other
Awarding Office
696482 REGION 7 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
DADDJ2EKZ5L8
Awardee CAGE
3J8N4
Performance District
MO-05
Senators
Joshua Hawley
Eric Schmitt
Eric Schmitt
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Infrastructure Investments, Office of the Secretary, Transportation (069-0143) | Ground transportation | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $14,199,453 | 100% |
Modified: 2/10/25