South 7th Street Corridor Improvements

• Project scheduleConstruction began in March 2025 and will continue through June 2025.
• Contractor nameActive Construction, Inc.

Project Description

The South 7th Street Corridor Improvements Project develops this corridor as a key east-west bicycle route into the downtown. The project installs a multi-use path on the north side of S 7th Street between Shattuck and Burnett Ave S., and intersection improvements at multiple intersections along the corridor from Shattuck Ave S to Oakesdale Ave S. The intersection improvements from Shattuck Ave S westward along this corridor will improve bicycle facilities and intersection operations to provide upgraded signage to bicyclists.

Bicycle improvements include push-button activation, green bike lanes through conflict/crossing zones, and pavement markings. This project will also upgrade an existing marked crosswalk with flashing beacons with higher visibility technology. The multi-use path will upgrade curb ramps along its path to ADA standards.

Project Background

The City of Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan (2009) identified a need for a defined bicycle route between Downtown and the western city limits. The existing signed shared roadway along the South 7th Street corridor currently serves as a key bicycle route into and out of downtown Renton to the west.

The project improvements will also serve as key non-motorized access to the new Sound Transit BRT station and existing WSDOT Park and Ride at S 7th Street and Shattuck Ave S. The multi-used trail will also provide non-motorized access between the new Sound Transit BRT station and the Downtown Transit Center and Piazza.

The City of Renton is committed to delivering sustainable infrastructure that meets high environmental, social and economic standards. The 7^th Street Corridor Improvement Project team is working to integrate the Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure’s Envision framework into the design and development of this important corridor.