U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1999 National Community Involvement
Conference/Training
"EPA's Role In Community Involvement"

Accommodations

The 1999 National Community Involvement Conference will be held on May 25-28, 1999, at the Crowne Plaza—Kansas City.

Crowne Plaza—Kansas City
4445 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-3000

Room Reservations

The deadline for making reservations within the block of rooms allotted for the conference was May 2. If you did not make reservations, the hotel still may have rooms available at the government rate of $85, tax inclusive. To make reservations, contact the hotel at (816) 531-3000 or (800) 2-CROWNE.

The Crowne Plaza—Kansas City is located one-and-a-half blocks north of the Country Club Plaza and minutes from the Westport historic district. The hotel is home to two restaurants, the Main Street Grill and the Lobby Bar. Numerous restaurants, shops, and nightclubs are within walking distance of the hotel.

Getting There

Transportation options between Kansas City International Airport (KCI) and the Crowne Plaza—Kansas City are provided below.

Taxi
Taxi service is available to and from the airport and the Crowne Plaza—Kansas City. Approximate travel time is 30 minutes or more depending on traffic. Taxi service to and from the airport has a maximum fare. Pay the lesser of the meter or the zone rate (the hotel is located in the Westport/Plaza zone). The maximum fare to and from KCI and Westport/Plaza is $39 one way.

Taxi Service from KCI: Phones for taxicabs are located both inside and outside the terminal at each baggage claim area and at other strategic locations outside the terminal exits. Rates vary, so check airport information displays.

Taxi Service from Hotel: Ask for a taxi at the hotel concierge desk.

KCI Shuttle
The KCI Shuttle offers scheduled service between the airport and downtown hotels. Approximate travel time is 30-50 minutes depending on traffic. The fare is $13 one way, $22 round trip.

Shuttle Bus Service from KCI: Contact the KCI Shuttle office by dialing “5000” on any white courtesy phone located in the baggage claim area of your arrival terminal.

Shuttle Bus Service from Hotel: Make reservations with KCI Shuttle in advance by calling (816) 243-5000. You can also make arrangements for your return trip to the airport at the hotel concierge desk.

Rental Car
All major rental car companies offer service at KCI. Rental car facilities are either located at or near the airport. All car rental companies provide free shuttle bus transportation to their facilities.

Driving Directions
From KCI: Take I-29 South and merge onto I-35 South and continue to Southwest Trafficway. Go south to 43rd Street and turn left. Go to Main Street and turn right. The hotel is two blocks down on the left. Travel time is approximately 30 minutes.

About Kansas City

Kansas City, founded in the 1800’s as a major river port, is strategically located in the heart of the Midwest. Its metroplex spans the Kansas-Missouri state line, encompassing more than 1.7 million residents. Kansas City is known for its “cool” jazz, “hot” barbeque, and many public water fountains. It is said to be home to more fountains than any city in the world except Rome.

Areas of interest include the renewed riverfront, with shops, restaurants and the Steamboat Arabia Museum located in the River Market area. Also located in the riverfront area are a variety of riverboat casinos.

Known for its beautiful Spanish architecture and numerous fountains, the Country Club Plaza is a major shopping and dining attraction. Within walking distance of the Plaza is historic Westport, a renovated historic district with shops, restaurants, brew pubs and a lively nightlife. Minutes from Westport is Hallmark’s Crown Center, home to live theatre, shops, restaurants and cinemas.

For more detailed information about Kansas City, several Internet home pages are available including www.experiencekc.com and www.kansascity.com

Kansas City Map (161K/GIF)