YPT-KC EVENTS
2026 EVents
KC Scout and Operation Green Light Tour
August 18, 2026
Join YPT-KC for a tour of the facility for KC Scout and Operation Green Light, two traffic management systems that coordinate intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in the Kansas City region. Get an inside look at the technology and systems that help coordinate traffic in a bi-state region, keeping traffic flowing efficiently through collaboration and innovation.
Join us afterwards for a happy hour at Houlihan's (625 NW Murray Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64081).
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Big Boy Train Watch
July 21, 2026
Join us for a unique opportunity to see the world's largest operating steam locomotive, Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, as it makes its return to Kansas City during its Coast-to-Coast Tour.
We'll meet at Union Station (right outside the SB streetcar stop) on Tuesday, July 21 at 5:30 PM to watch the historic locomotive arrive. Afterward, anyone interested is welcome to continue the evening with happy hour at Up-Down.
Whether you're a railroad enthusiast or just looking for a fun summer outing, we'd love to have you there!
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Happy Hour: Up-Down following the train viewing
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2025 EVents
Holiday Happy Hour!
December 10, 2025
To celebrate an amazing year, we’re gathering for a festive Holiday Happy Hour, and you’re invited! Come meet some awesome transportation folks, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and help us toast to everything we accomplished together.
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Step Up Clean Up
November 15, 2025
We’re excited to announce our Fall Litter Clean-Up on November 15, 2025! Join us as we help beautify one of Kansas City’s natural spaces and support our local environment. YPT-KC members are welcome to bring family and friends — the more hands, the bigger the impact! Participants will meet at PH Coffee and walk through North Terrace Park Lake in the Historic Northeast neighborhood. Lunch will be provided for all participants following the cleanup.
Port KC Tour
October 28, 2025
Come explore the Governor Michael L. Parson Port Terminal! Where river, rail, and road connect to power Kansas City’s future. Discover how Port KC is driving innovation and sustainability along the Missouri River.
Westwood Complete Streets Walking Tour
September 18, 2025
Join us to learn about the City of Westwood’s Complete Streets program. First piloted in 2020 with bike lanes, curb/ramp adjustments, and temporary bollards, the final design was refined based on community input and permanently installed in 2023 along the 47th Street corridor through a cost-sharing partnership with the Unified Government.
YPT-KC Streetcar Bar Crawl
August 28, 2025
Join YPT-KC for a bar crawl along the KC Streetcar route, including three stops in the River Market, Downtown, and Crossroads neighborhoods. Participants will meet at Strange Days Brewing Co, and ride the KC Streetcar as a group to each destination.
Headshots & Happy Hour!
August 05, 2025
Join WTS & YPT for a fun, happy hour event to socialize and network with industry peers. You’ll have the opportunity to update your professional headshots! Don’t want a headshot? Come enjoy the food, beverages, and company. This event is sponsored by TREKK. All are welcome!
Let's Ride!
May 22, 2025
It's National Bike Month! Let's ride together on May 22, starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by happy hour to celebrate biking!
Orange EV Tour
March 05, 2025
It was a great first-hand experience to witness the innovative and sustainable transportation work on our homeland, Kansas!
Transportation Trivia Night 2.0
February 04, 2025
Trivia Night was as fun and crazy as it should be at Harry's Country Club!
2024 EVents
KC Streetcar Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) Tour
October 03, 2024
YPT-KC toured the KC Streetcar Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) which was electric!
The Trolley Trail Bike & Drink Tour
September 17, 2024
YPT-KC rented RideKC ebikes to tour 8 miles of the Trolley Trail to KC Bier Co.
TRB Transportation Law Happy Hour
July 9, 2024
YPT-KC and TRB's Emerging Technology Law Committee held a lively happy hour at Johnny's Tavern in KC's Power & Light District. Participants heard from notable transportation law professionals.
FAA Kansas City
Center Tour
April 19, 2024
Tour attendees learned about the US Air Traffic Control system, and got to listen in live to control center staff safely moving aircraft across the nation!
Transportation
Trivia Night
February 28, 2024
One of our most popular events! Transportation Trivia night at Harry's Bar & Tables.
Lawrence Transit
Facility Tour
March 29, 2024
Attendees toured the City of Lawrence's new multimodal transit facility. Highlights included innovative bike infrastructure, digital kiosks, and intentional community programming to support all who walk, roll, or use transit.
2023 EVents
BikeWalkKC Tour
October 25, 2023
This event included a tour of the BikeWalkKC facility and overview of their multi-county operation. Attendees also got free ride credits to test out the fleet of electric-assist bikes!
Transit Bar Crawl
September 21, 2023
This transit-led bar crawl included a presentation from KCATA and the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP).
Chapter Kick Off
Happy Hour
June 22, 2023
YPT-KC's first event ever! This celebratory happy hour at Electric Park (J. Rieger & Co) marked the launch of the Kansas City Chapter of YPT.