Mayor James to Unveil Streetcar Vehicle Selection at First Fridays

October 3, 2013 - KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Better Block KC will also present a snapshot of the streetcar stop for 19th and Main

MEDIA ADVISORY
Friday evening, Kansas City Mayor Sly James will announce the vehicle selection for Kansas City’s downtown streetcar during First Friday events and Better Block KC’s Main Street Takeover.

 “First Fridays is the perfect outlet to introduce the community to this vehicle because both so positively impact our downtown,” said Mayor James. “I appreciate Better Block KC’s efforts to bring the streetcar landscape to life. This milestone is yet another step down the road we need to travel to get the streetcar moving downtown.”

WHO: Mayor Sly James, Councilman Russ Johnson, Better Block KC

WHAT: Downtown Streetcar Vehicle Selection Unveiling

WHEN: Friday, October 4th, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Northeast corner of 19th and Main Streets

Inclement Weather Location: Chamber Board Room at Union Station

Location will be determined by 2pm on October 4th

Contact: Joni Wickham: 816-513-6582 or cell: 816-572-2152