KCATA Applies for Grant to Explore Intercity Rail System for Kansas City Metro and Beyond

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has submitted a grant proposal to study an intercity rail system for a 15-county region around Kansas City, stretching from Topeka on the west, Independence on the east, Kansas City International Airport on the north and south to cities like Olathe and Lee’s Summit. The proposal was submitted to the Federal Railroad Administration's Corridor Identification and Development Grant program to support long-term investments in the country's passenger rail system. No cost estimates or timeline for the project were provided.