Kansas City streetcar tax gets a jump on construction of extension
At least a part of the Kansas City streetcar’s extension to the Plaza area will begin rolling soon — the taxes to support the work.
Beginning July 1, sales taxes will go into effect in a transportation development district formed to support an extension of the streetcar from Union Station south to around 51st and Main streets. Property taxes in the district also will become effective, according to district officials.
The beginning of the taxes is triggered by the official awarding of $174 million…