But public transit options remain scarce, making it difficult for people to get from one place to another without a car. From 2010 to 2020, the populations of the 1st and 2nd Districts grew by about 43%. Neighborhoods are more spread out, and the Northland districts are the fastest growing in Kansas City. Michael Shaw, director of public works, said one of the transit challenges in the Northland is sprawl. Travel to an entertainment district - like the Kansas City International Airport, Zona Rosa or the Northland soccer complex - will cost $10. To travel from one zone to another, the trip will cost $4. If someone wants to travel elsewhere within the same service zone, it will cost $3. If riders use Iris to travel to the nearest bus stop, the ride is free. The Iris service splits the Northland into six service areas. Officials say they expect about a 15-20 minute wait time for pickup.īut there might be a fee.
Apple and Android users can download Iris now.įrom the app, users can request an Iris vehicle for pick up and drop off within a quarter-mile of their desired location - for example, from your house to the grocery store or your office, or from a restaurant back home. Residents must download the Iris app to their smartphone. Iris will begin operating March 15, and only in the Northland areas that are part of Kansas City. Riders can travel anywhere in these service zones for a fee. City of Kansas City, MO This map shows the different "service zones" where Iris will begin operating on March 15.
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