In addition to the international and local accolades & awards, the KC Streetcar is being used as model for planning streetcars in other cities such as Omaha. Check it:
http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/kansas-city-s-streetcar-which-began-service-in-is-considered/article_2c30ad98-dc33-11e7-97e4-93462e68977a.html