Kansas City Streetcar Insiders Fear MAGA Transit Future

Here's what we know for certain . . .

MAGA has promised to start slashing federal budgets on "day one" and transit agencies across the nation worry about how that will impact their operations. 

Moreover, the first Prez Trump term didn't bode well for the KC Streetcar and now the early focus on federal austerity might be even worse for systems dependent on free money . . . Which, of course, includes the local bus & streetcar system.

A quick insider message sent our way regarding TOY TRAIN CASH IN DOUBT going forward . . . 

"The streetcar had an EXCELLENT relationship with transit officials during the Biden administration. The way things are shaping up, they're going to be starting from square one with a new federal stance that will likely downgrade public transportation projects."

Accordingly . . . 

Here's another worthwhile quote and insight into the myriad of transit issues that likely only serve to benefit Tesla dude & tech titan Elon Musk . . .

"Project 2025 became a political hot potato during the most recent presidential election, with then-candidate Donald Trump and his allies attempting to distance themselves from the blueprint for slashing government programs and spending.

Some advocates worry that “strong preference” for ways of getting around other than transit overlooks the fact that many people rely on public transportation because they cannot afford or are unable to drive."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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