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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II says improving Kansas City's public transit is key to solving housing

By Steve Kraske,
Elizabeth Ruiz
Published August 23, 2023 at 4:23 PM CDT
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U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II spoke with Steve Kraske on Up To Date.

U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II isn't optimistic that Kansas City would expand the streetcar to the airport, because of the high cost and land acquisition it would require. But he has a more feasible solution to get residents to KCI while addressing the city's affordable housing concerns.

As Kansas City struggles to address affordable housing concerns, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II joined with KCATA and metro leaders to discuss how public transportation must be part of the solution.

"The only way we're going to be able to address the affordable housing issue is if we are able to provide transportation to low-income areas where people need jobs, to areas where there are jobs," Cleaver told KCUR's Up To Date.

Cleaver discussed Kansas City's potential to expand public transportation, affordable housing and former President Donald Trump.

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When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
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