CONSTRUCTION UPDATES: RapidRide I Line & Stride S1 - October 2026

Construction is underway for the RapidRide I Line and Stride S1 project in Renton for our commuters and residents. 

Renton is a key regional transportation hub and these projects are part of long‑term upgrades to improve transit service in our community. 

Find updates on these projects from King County Metro and Sound Transit. 

SHARE YOUR VOICE ON PROPOSED TRANSIT CHANGES IN RENTON 

As downtown Renton grows and evolves, King County Metro is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to a dozen bus routes and their bus stops in the Renton area. 
 
King County Metro's Renton Area Mobility Project (RAMP) supports ongoing changes to downtown, and focuses on connecting Metro service to the future Renton Transit Center, located near the South Renton Park-and-Ride. 
 
Opening in 2028, the new transit center will connect Metro bus routes and Metro Flex services with the future RapidRide I Line and Sound Transit’s Stride S1 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, creating a regional transit hub with connections between Burien, Renton, Bellevue and beyond. 
 
Take King County Metro's survey by November 30 to share what you think about the proposed service changes. Metro will use public input to help shape decisions about the proposed network that we will share with the community in mid-2027, when they will ask for one more round of input. 
 
Read the full blog from King County Metro and learn more. 

KING COUNTY METRO – RAPIDRIDE I LINE CONSTRUCTION 

For the latest RapidRide I Line updates, sign up for King County’s alert on their website at kingcounty.gov/RapidRide. 

Upcoming construction includes: 

Talbot Rd S & S 37th St 

• Work is occurring on the west side of Talbot Rd S from October 12 to the 30 
• Directional drilling for utilities 
• Remove curb, gutter, sidewalk 

Talbot Rd S & Valley Medical Center 

• Work is occurring on the east side of Talbot Rd S from October 12 to the 30 
• Remove curb, gutter, sidewalk 
• Underground electrical work 
• Install storm sewer components 
• Install sidewalk, curb, and gutter 

S Grady Way & Talbot Rd S 

• Work is occurring on the north side of S Grady Way from October 12 to the 26 
• Install waterline 
• Directional drilling work for utilities 

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SOUND TRANSIT – STRIDE S1 I LINE CONSTRUCTION 

Construction for the Stride program is underway, with service beginning as soon as 2028. Sound Transit's Stride bus rapid transit (BRT) will be a fast, frequent, and reliable bus service connecting to Link light rail and to communities north, east, and south of Lake Washington. 

Learn more and subscribe for Stride 1 traffic impact updates on Sound Transit’s website at soundtransit.org/Stride.