About RapidRide I Line
King County Metro will upgrade Route 160, which runs between Renton, Kent, and Auburn. RapidRide is one part of a larger, system-wide approach to improve transit access in south King County. Metro plans to begin RapidRide I Line service in 2027.
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Meet the Local Artists
Ryan! Feddersen
Artist Ryan! Feddersen has been selected to develop a series of small sculptures and related retaining wall treatments.
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Rey Daoed
Rey Daoed’s featured artwork is part of the series of limited-edition ORCA cards in celebration of the RapidRide Expansion Program.
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Buses first
In many areas, RapidRide travels in red "bus only" lanes, with special traffic lights timed for faster service.
More access
Enjoy all-door boarding. Tap your ORCA card to pay at a station or by any door inside the bus.
More often
Buses that come more often and on time.
Community Involvement
People who live, work, and play in south King County helped Metro decide where to place RapidRide I Line route and stations. Community members shared feedback with Metro in several ways, including comments through online open houses, emails, in one-on-one conversations, at local events, and on social media.
Stations that are easier to access
Community feedback helped Metro refine station designs and road and sidewalk projects to make it easier to get to the bus.
Stations designed to serve community needs
As Metro advanced RapidRide I Line designs, community members reviewed RapidRide I Line station features and shared feedback to help create the best bus stations for all riders.
Stations located near where people need to go
Community members provided input on their transit priorities, including needs for stations close to grocery stores, schools, medical centers, and other community gathering places. This feedback influenced where Metro placed RapidRide stations.
Project Timeline
Spring — Summer 2019
Metro engaged communities and partners to help draft design concepts and inform station locations, service changes, input on the route, and projects to make it easier to access the bus.
Fall 2019 — Fall 2020
Metro used community feedback to inform and revise preliminary designs. In September 2020, bus routes 169 and 180 combined to create Route 160.
Winter 2020 — Spring 2021
Metro conducted field work and collaborated with property owners and businesses along the route. Metro also gathered feedback on final design concepts.
Spring 2021 — 2024
Metro uses community feedback to revise final designs. Metro also shares information with public at community events to increase awareness of RapidRide I Line and report back on how community feedback shaped design plans.
2025
2027
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Property Owner Information
Learn more about property acquisition, right-of-way, and who to connect with if you have any additional questions.
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