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Bellevue council backs letter supporting King County Metro’s RapidRide K locally preferred alternative
Summary
Bellevue City Council voted March 25 to direct city staff to prepare a letter of support for King County Metro’s RapidRide K locally preferred alternative, a 16-mile rapid transit route connecting Totem Lake and Eastgate.
Bellevue City Council voted March 25 to direct city staff to prepare a letter of support for King County Metro’s RapidRide K locally preferred alternative, a 16-mile rapid transit route connecting Totem Lake (Kirkland) and Eastgate (Bellevue) with stops in downtown Kirkland and downtown Bellevue.
The council’s request follows months of outreach and technical review. Director Andrew Singalakis of the city Transportation Department said the LPA now includes 35 passenger facilities and 11 “access to transit” areas—sidewalk, crossing and bike improvements—to help riders reach stations.
Why it matters: Metro and city staff said the K line is expected to improve person throughput in regional centers, shorten transit travel time and support the cities’ growth plans. Ryan Whitney, King County Metro line lead for the project, said the LPA…
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