The Bellevue City Council has unanimously backed King County Metro’s plan for the RapidRide K Line, set to launch in 2030. The new transit route aims to improve connectivity between Bellevue and Kirkland, offering faster and more reliable service for commuters.
The council’s support will be formalized in a letter endorsing the draft “locally preferred alternative,” which outlines the planned route, infrastructure upgrades, and transit enhancements.
During the meeting on March 22, 2025, King County Metro shared the results of its latest round of community engagement, which involved over 1,000 survey responses, public events, online discussions, and briefings. The feedback emphasized the public’s demand for expanded, efficient transit that prioritizes connections to transit centers and park-and-ride facilities.
The draft plan details the K Line’s route, which will extend from Totem Lake in Kirkland to the Eastgate Park-and-Ride, with key stops in downtown Bellevue. Additionally, it includes infrastructure improvements such as business access transit (BAT) lanes, which are expected to cut travel time by 24% along the corridor.
Metro will submit letters of support from Bellevue and Kirkland to the King County Council, which will decide whether to adopt the final plan. If approved, Metro plans to apply for Federal Transit Administration grants this summer and begin the design phase in the fall.
