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 2026.

Until service starts, get there on route 160.

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Station features

Tier 1 Large

Stations that will serve over 350 people per day will include:

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Lighting
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Bus station sign
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Shelter
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Trash can
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Leaning rail
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Real time arrival information
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ORCA card reader
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Bench
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Shelter
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Lighting

Tier 1

Stations that will serve between 150 and 349 people per day will include:

1
Bus station sign
2
Lighting
3
Real time arrival information
4
Trash can
5
Bench
6
Shelter
7
Leaning rail
8
Lighting

Tier 2

Stations that will serve between 50 and 149 people per day will include:

1
Bus station sign
2
Trash can
3
Real time arrival information
4
Bench
5
Shelter
6
Leaning rail
7
Lighting

Tier 3

Stations that will serve up to 50 people per day will include:

1
Lighting
2
Shelter
3
Bus station sign
4
Real time arrival information
5
Trash can
6
Bench

Meet the Local Artists

A picture of artist Ryan! Feddersen
Photo: Mario Gallucci Studio

Ryan! Feddersen

Artist Ryan! Feddersen has been selected to develop a series of small sculptures and related retaining wall treatments.

Meet Ryan!
A picture of Rey Daoed
Photo: Attribute

Rey Daoed

Rey Daoed’s featured artwork is part of the series of limited-edition ORCA cards in celebration of the RapidRide Expansion Program.

Meet Rey

Benefits of RapidRide

Image of a RapidLine bus in a bus only lane.

Buses first

In many areas, RapidRide travels in red "bus only" lanes, with special traffic lights timed for faster service.

Image of people getting on and off the bus with ease.

More access

Enjoy all-door boarding. Tap your ORCA card to pay at a station or by any door inside the bus.

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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 easy to access

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 for the community

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

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

Completed

Spring — Summer 2019

Conceptual Design Phase
Community Involvement

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

30% Design Phase
Community Involvement

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

60% Design Phase
Community Involvement

Metro conducted field work and collaborated with property owners and businesses along the route. Metro also gathered feedback on final design concepts.

In Progress

Spring 2021 — 2024

90% Design Phase

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.

Future

2025

Construction begins

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2026

Planned RapidRide I Line service start

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Resource Library

Community Events

Check back for events in Spring 2024!

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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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