A Bad Case Of Terminal Inflation

A Bad Case Of Terminal Inflation

It’s been nearly a year since voters approved a new KCI terminal in spite of having no final plan or solid cost estimates on which to vote. There were of course, nice renderings with an impressive grand lobby fountain, a projected opening date of late 2021, and...
The Problem With Rose-Colored Glasses

The Problem With Rose-Colored Glasses

The current “not from City Hall” PR campaign for a new single-terminal at Kansas City International Airport turned another page today with a KC Star column from Steve Rose headlined: Kansas City Council must avoid a public vote on KCI upgrade. Frankly the...
So What Have We Learned In The Past 60 Days?

So What Have We Learned In The Past 60 Days?

(If this is your first visit, click here first. Then grab a cup of coffee.) One of the first tasks that Mayor James’ KCI task force is going to undertake is called “Airport 101.” This will be where the task force hears from experts and learns how...
Initial Thoughts on City’s Action Today

Initial Thoughts on City’s Action Today

I was unable to attend the committee and Council meetings today due to job obligations but did receive a couple of emails from people in the committee meeting and was able to catch a few minutes of the council online. Here are some initial thoughts… The email...
A Lot of Railroading For An Airport

A Lot of Railroading For An Airport

Tomorrow, the latest KCI terminal proposal will be presented to the Kansas City Council’s Transportation & Infrastructure Committee at 8:45 a.m. and then to the full council at 1 p.m. On the docket already is a resolution to adopt and implement this new plan. Yes,...

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