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Independence briefed on KC 2026 transit plan: airport express, stadium-direct service and 225 charter buses planned
Summary
Jason Sims outlined a three-layer transit plan for KC 2026: an airport service every 15 minutes, stadium-direct service for ticket holders, and regional Fan Fest express. Sims said operations will run about 33 days and roughly 16 hours per day and estimated a regional economic impact of more than $250 million.
Jason Sims (speaker S2) described city and regional transportation preparations tied to KC 2026 during the council's March 23 study session, outlining a three-tiered service model for the 33 days of tournament operations.
Sims said the plan includes an airport service operating every 15 minutes during the event window, a stadium-direct service available only to match ticket holders for the six match days at the local stadium, and regional express buses serving FIFA Fan Fest hubs. "It's…
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