The Kansas City Streetcar Authority is considering an expansion of its service into North Kansas City, following the recent opening of the Riverfront extension. In collaboration with North Kansas City and the Missouri Department of Transportation, the authority will host two open-house meetings on June 11 and June 17 to update the public on the NorthRail Streetcar Study. This phase includes advanced planning, environmental review, and public engagement, building on findings from the 2021/2022 NorthRail Refresh Study, which identified the Heart of America Bridge as the most cost-effective crossing. The preferred alignment for the extension is Swift Street, with an estimated cost of up to $221.1 million. Mayor Quinton Lucas has emphasized the importance of bridging community divides through streetcar development. Additionally, the KC Streetcar Authority is exploring other expansion routes, with ridership significantly increasing to 380,609 in April 2023, compared to 123,683 in April 2022.