Metro Plans to Replace the 7 Bus Line in 2032. Riders Already Have Concerns.

King County Metro plans to replace the Route 7 bus line with the RapidRide R Line in 2032, reducing stops from 67 to 45 along Rainier Avenue South. The change aims to improve speed and reliability on the county’s second-highest ridership route, but community members worry about elderly riders, people with disabilities, and families who depend on local stops. Metro will seek King County Council approval through an alignment ordinance between October and November.