Richfield City Council — Agenda
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Story
Richfield backs Metro Transit's K Line bus rapid transit plan
Public Engagement Strategies for City Projects
Penn Avenue Reconstruction Project Design and Planning
City-wide Transportation Project Updates
Review of City Towing Policy
Bike/Walk Richfield and School Initiatives
Votes (1)
Metro Transit BRT Study Update – K Line
Moved by Stella Yang [March 4th, 2026] · Seconded by Eli Straub [March 4th, 2026]
Kyle O’Donnell Burrows from Metro Transit presented updates on the BRT line study, specifically recommending the Nicollet Ave corridor for the new K Line. Commissioners engaged in discussions regarding coordination with other roadway projects, route alignment, connectivity, ridership trends, and physical ride quality on buses.
Notable Quotes (5)
Metro Transit recommended the Nicollet Ave corridor through Richfield be part of the new K Line running from American Blvd in Bloomington to Downtown Minneapolis.
Commissioners were asked if engagement should move fully online, but suggested a hybrid approach that still has an in person open house component.
66th Street roundabout alternative dismissed•Requires acquisition of 3 properties.
The community has not prioritized on-street parking as a need. The businesses between 68th and 66th St value on-street parking.
Option 1: One-way cycle track...Most popular, liked for mode separation.
Ordinances & Resolutions (9)
A study by Metro Transit to identify and plan for arterial Bus Rapid Transit lines, specifically regarding the K Line.
Context for staff discussion on public outreach and engagement strategies.
Council approval required for Project 2 work related to I-494.
City projects in final design phase with anticipated summer construction.
Metro Transit study that will evaluate the Penn Ave route.
Metro Transit study to evaluate extending the C Line to Cedar Point Commons.
Detailed design work for the reconstruction of Penn Avenue, including bikeways and parking.
Previous study that originally drafted the problem statement for the Penn Avenue project.
Hennepin County State Aid Highway 32 project for Penn Avenue reconstruction.