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K Line Bus Rapid Transit on Nicollet Avenue

Summary

Metro Transit wants to run its next bus rapid transit line down Nicollet Avenue through Richfield, with construction between 2030 and 2035. Council gave its official blessing and wants the route extended south to the American Boulevard Orange Line station. Nicollet reconstruction this summer is already being built to fit future BRT platforms.

At a glance

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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

No direct city cost — this is a route endorsement, with future platforms covered by regional transit funding.

✅Who benefits

Transit riders along Nicollet Avenue and anyone who wants faster, more frequent bus service through Richfield.

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