9th & K station
| Company type | Light rail stop |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Defunct | 2016 (southbound platform at 7th & K) |
| Headquarters | Sacramento , United States |
St. Rose of Lima Park is a divided SacRT light rail stop located adjacent to the park honoring Rose of Lima in Downtown Sacramento, California. The northbound platform is positioned at 9th & K Streets, whereas the former southbound platform was situated at 7th & K Streets. In 2007, RT extended its service to Sacramento Valley Station and introduced the 8th & K station between these two platforms.
The platform at 9th & K exclusively accommodates the Blue Line, offering convenient access to the Golden 1 Center, various downtown office towers, and Downtown Commons, a prominent destination for shopping and entertainment anchored by the arena.
Closure of 7th & K
Initially opened in 1987, the southbound platform at 7th & K was located on K Street between 7th and 8th Streets. In 2010, it was moved to 7th Street just south of K Street near the newly constructed Golden 1 Center, serving all three RT light rail lines at that period. Although close to the arena, this station was only a block away from the 7th & Capitol stop. RT authorities identified both the overlap in service areas and the platform’s inclined design as issues.
After gathering significant public input and upgrading the 7th & Capitol station to handle increased passenger traffic during Sacramento Kings events, the 7th & K platform was officially closed on September 30, 2016.