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Transportaion


Construction of new KCI single terminal nears halfway mark

Almost two years ago, in March 2019, construction began at Kansas City International Airport with the demolition of old Terminal A to make way for the new single terminal that will open in March 2023. As construction work nears the… more

Ford halts production at Kansas City Assembly Plant once again

Originally scheduled to resume full production on Feb. 15, Ford Motor Co. announced it will continued reduced production at its Kansas City Assembly Plant, this time due to severe winter weather. The announcement from Ford confirmed that it had canceled… more

YRC Worldwide establishes new name, Yellow Corporation

YRC Worldwide Inc. has changed its name to Yellow Corporation, effective this week. The Overland Park-based trucking company is now trading under the Nasdaq ticker "YELL," according to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing. This is not the first… more

Kansas infrastructure receives $84.6 million in federal funding

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly along with Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Julie Lorenz announced the state department has received around $84.6 million in federal funding. The funds come from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) of… more

KCI reports over 60 percent drop in passengers for 2020

Kansas City International Airport was no exemption to the wide span on industries negatively impacted by COVID-19 in 2020. Though conditions have improved for many, industries such as travel and hospitality continue to face setbacks. In 2020, passenger traffic at… more

Construction Executives Poised to Move Ahead

The past year has brought considerable tumult to the nation’s economy, but somewhat surprisingly, the construction and design sector in this region seems to fare somewhat better than in other parts of the country. A survey by the Association of… more

KCI terminal project wraps up placement of final steel beams

Despite cooler conditions, construction has continued on the new KCI terminal project, which recently reached another milestone. While the terminal won’t open until March 2023, crews recently hoisted one of the final steel beams of the building that will house ticketing… more

Kansas communities receive $5M in infrastructure funding

Governor Laura Kelly has announced that over $5 million has been given to communities chosen to get Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program grants. Governor Laura Kelly says she and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz have announced the recipients… more

Kansas signs deal, to establish Supersonic Transportation Corridor

The FAA has signed a deal with Kansas regarding a supersonic flight corridor. Governor Laura Kelly says she and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced on Thursday that KDOT and the Federal Aviation Administration have finalized an agreement… more

Federal funding in place for KC streetcar extension

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) have officially recommended that the KC Streetcar Main Street Extension to UMKC receive the full federal funding requested to build the project under the FTA’s New Starts Capital Investment Grants… more