Beginning April 9th, The Kansas City Strip will connect passengers – every Friday and Saturday night – to all the major entertainment districts. It was two years in the planning and many local restaurants and clubs are on board with Food and Drink Specials – exclusively for KC Strip Passengers.

What does this mean for Kansas City?

Well, as Bill George, CEO of Kansas City Transportation Group puts it, this Trolley system, running Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am, will connect Waldo with Power and Light – with frequent stops in the Crossroads Arts District Martini Corner, Westport, The Plaza – and the 18th and Vine District – making it possible to see all our City has to offer – in one night – as passengers rather than drivers.

“The Big Reason behind this,” Bill George explains, “It’s been my experience that Kansas City is so spread out, there are pockets and areas of missing links of the City that visitors – and Kansas City Citizens never get to.”

See More Do More

With the help of the Kansas City Strip Trolley, easily missed Kansas City Nightlife is now easily accessible. Hotel and Convention visitors will get a better introduction to our beautiful city, and getting there will no longer be a confusing and time consuming adventure.

DUI checkpoints – parking hassles – responsible driving – are on everyone’s mind when venturing out of local areas. The KC Strip Trolley is a comfortable opportunity to get out of comfort zones – and hopefully – keep all of us safer on the road.

Frequent Stops and Rider Discounts on Drinks and Dining

Imagine, dropping in to Tengo Sed Cantino and enjoying dollar tacos in the Power and Light District (riders wear wrist bands that gives dining and drink discounts), re-boarding (every 20 minutes or so) for a stop at the Blue Room at 18th and Vine – with reduced cover charge. . .

. . . from there – head to Martini Corner for half price appetizers and three dollar Margaritas at Sol Cantina – move on to Westport where Dark Horse Tavern will offer riders ten dollar Large Pizzas – walk a few steps to the Riot Room for two dollar wells, then off to O’Dowds at the Plaza, swing by Charlie Hoopers in Brookside , take in the 75th Street Brewery in Waldo . . .

well – you get the idea – all for fifteen dollars.

A monthly pass is only thirty five bucks – a weekend pass is twenty five.

Who’s on Board?

Bill George estimates over 100 Restaurants and Bars have signed on – with more clamoring to be included – after the very successful “Beta Launch” in March.

Originally designed to handle 500 passengers, Mr. George has reassessed capacity to include 1000 passengers.

What’s it like to live in Kansas City?

Can you imagine an easier introduction? At every stop, Ambassadors are there to greet those who disembark – and provide information on district specials and features – something unthinkable before the substantial investment in Downtown.

Special thanks to Bill Nigro – who came up with the idea two years ago – found the funding – and could see the impact this service would have on neighborhood businesses.

There are other surprises in store – but I’ve been told to keep them secret – for now. Check back – I’ll be updating as more news comes in.

To view the current Trolley route -or get signed up – visit www.thekansascitystrip.com

Thank you Bill – for contacting the Urban Living Center and giving us the details!

Jim Pitts