King County Breaks Ground on RapidRide I, Bridging Renton and Auburn

King County officials broke ground Thursday on the $174 million RapidRide I Line, a bus rapid transit project upgrading the existing Route 160 between Renton and Auburn. The 17-mile corridor project will feature upgrades to 82 bus stops, overhauls at 27 intersections with dedicated transit lanes, and increased service to every 10 minutes during peak weekday hours, with construction expected to complete in 2027. The project secured nearly $80 million in federal funding, $27.5 million in state funding, and $47.5 million in county funding.