18th and Vine Kansas City Jazz District under reconstruction as a Pedestrian Mall | KCMO

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Streetscape improvements for the 18th Street Pedestrian Mall project will create a seamless corridor for pedestrian activity by removing curbs, gutters, and parking along 18th Street.

Replacement parking and additional spots will be provided in a new parking garage that's being constructed on the south side of 18th Street, west of Paseo.

For accessibility, the Pedestrian Mall will feature ADA compliant ramps with truncated domes at all intersections.

Construction of the 18th Street Pedestrian Mall project is funded by $4 million secured by Congressman Emanuel Cleaver and over $2 million approved by Kansas City, Missouri.

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18th and Vine Kansas City Jazz District under reconstruction as a Pedestrian Mall | KCMO

MoBikeFed comment: The Pedestrian Mall project encompasses the length of 18th Street through the Jazz District, which includes the Jazz Museum, the Negro Leagues Hall of Fame, several restaurants, and other businesses.