The Main Street Extension to the KC Streetcar extended the system 3.5 miles from Union Station to the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC). The extension opened to the public on October 24, 2025 and has since more than doubled the average daily ridership for the system. In total, 15 new stops, more than 36,000 feet of track, 40,000 feet of electrical wire, over 350 catenary poles, and a pedestrian plaza linking to the Trolley Track Trail were added, while improvements were made to existing landscaping, medians, crosswalks, sidewalks, and ADA ramps for the project.
B&C Transit Inc. developed the detailed train control and SCADA designs for seven train control cases and successfully tested and cut the system into service. A system compatibility issue was discovered during testing in the field that required extensive coordination with the agency as well as the hardware vendor in order to find a solution that would satisfy system operation. B&C Transit Inc.’s extensive experience with the systems involved, as well as testing and coordination with the agency and other contractors, were vital to moving the project forward and ensuring an on-time opening.
