City of KC-MO Screws The Poor and Car-less Again

A couple of years ago- the voters of Kansas City-MO actually approved a light rail system.

Then elected city "leaders" overturned the voter's wishes.

While City Hall finds a half-million dollars for a downtown convention hotel study and $7-million to subsidize our pro sports corporations- the City couldn't find $7-million for an ATA budget shortfall and has actually REDUCED the ONLY public transportation available in this less-livable city.

In a classic Catch-22 situation- during the worst "recession" in 70-80 years and in a time with heightened environmental concerns- the KC Area Transit Authority (KCATA) has cut 2 routes entirely and reduced service on other- more-used routes.

Gone are the #257- Santa Fe Hills Connector and #258- Longview Connector routes.

Reduced-service weekends and nights are on the following routes:

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#24- Independence
#25- Troost
#27- 27th Street
#30- Northeast
#35- 35 Street
#38- Meadowbrook
#39- 39th Street
#51- Ward Parkway
#55- Rockhill
#57- South Oak
#123- 23rd Street
#126- E. 5th Street
# 136- Boardwalk/Antioch Connector
#137- Metro North/Antioch Connector
#142- North Oak
#155- 55th Street
#156- Red Bridge
#163- 63rd Street
#237-Gladstone/Antioch MetroFlex
#243- Antioch-Barry Road Connector
#251- TMC Lakewood Connector


Many tell you "driving is a privilege."

In Metro Kansas City- "driving is a necessity" if you want to get anywhere you NEED to go when you want to get there.

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