7th & K station
| Company type | SacRT light rail stop |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Defunct | 2016 (southbound platform at 7th & K) |
| Headquarters | Sacramento , United States |
Area served | Downtown Sacramento, California |
St. Rose of Lima Park is a divided SacRT light rail stop located adjacent to the park named after Rose of Lima in Downtown Sacramento, California. The platform for northbound trains is situated at 9th & K Streets, whereas the former southbound platform was positioned at 7th & K Streets. In 2007, RT extended its route to Sacramento Valley Station, introducing the 8th & K station between these two platforms.
The platform at 9th & K exclusively serves the Blue Line, offering convenient access to the Golden 1 Center, various downtown office towers, and Downtown Commons, a prominent entertainment and retail destination anchored by the arena.
Closure of 7th & K
The initial southbound platform at 7th & K opened in 1987 along K Street between 7th and 8th Streets. It was moved in 2010 to 7th Street just south of K Street. Originally, it was served solely by the Blue Line but eventually accommodated all three RT light rail lines. Although it was near the new Golden 1 Center, this station was located one block north of the 7th & Capitol platform.
RT authorities determined that the 7th & K station was too close to neighboring stops and criticized its inclined design. Following comprehensive community input and upgrades to 7th & Capitol (2015–2016) to support higher passenger volumes during Sacramento Kings events, the 7th & K platform was permanently closed on September 30, 2016.