RapidRide H Line construction update (May 2023)

Social Media Spotlight: ‘I am H Line’

“Rapid obviously means it comes faster, which saves me a lot of time. And I’ve saved a lot of money simply taking the bus.” –Tracy Coven

“It’s just an improvement overall. It’s the structure of the stop. The lighting makes you feel more secure. And it gets me where I need to go quicker.” –Spencer Lau

“I’ve lived in White Center almost my whole life. The H Line is going to be a huge improvement for getting to places a lot faster.” –Sarey Savy

Join us for virtual construction office hours

May 25, 2023, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Zoom

Join us online (meeting ID: 228 271 1759) or by phone (1-253-215-8782)

To request interpretation services for these virtual events, please contact us before the meeting via phone, at 206-257-3079, or email us at rapidride@kingcounty.gov

While RapidRide H Line service began in March, we will be continuing some paving and punch list work throughout the spring (see FAQs below for more information). Specifically, there is outstanding paving work that requires warmer temperatures. This work will not impact bus service.

We will continue sending email updates monthly to keep you informed on what to expect near you. We’ll also reach out to route neighbors, businesses, and local community organizations throughout construction to notify them when and where work will happen, as well as what impacts to expect and construction wrap ups.

Please feel free to share this information with your neighbors and encourage them to contact us via email or telephone, join our virtual office hours session or sign up for project email updates.

What to expect during construction

Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some nighttime and weekend work.

During construction, you can expect:

• Noise, vibrations, and dust in the project area.
• Temporary parking restrictions.
• Periodic lane and driveway closures.
• Large machinery and truck activity.
• Construction staging and parking impacts near the construction site.
• Some sidewalk, intersection, and lane closures.
• Detours for people walking, biking, and rolling.
• Temporary bus detours and bus stop relocations for Route 120 and other area transit and bus routes.
• Flaggers to direct traffic around work areas.

Seattle

20th Avenue SW and SW Roxbury Street

• Forming and pouring sidewalk, curb and ADA-compliant ramps
• Utility work
• Grading, forming, and pouring bus station foundation
• Forming and pouring bus shelter and tech pylon foundation

15th Avenue SW and SW Roxbury Street

• Forming and pouring pedestrian push button foundation
• Pouring roadway panels
• Overhead electrical work
• Removing existing traffic signal poles

White Center

SW 102nd Street and 15th Avenue SW

• Installing chain-link and gate

15th Avenue SW and SW 107th Street

• Installing chain-link and gate
• Installing handrail

Ambuam Boulevard SW and SW 112th Street

• Installing handrail

Burien

Ambaum Boulevard SW from SW 116th Street to SW 122nd Street

• Utility work
• Landscaping
• Installing chain-link fence
• Striping roadway

Ambaum Boulevard and SW 128th Street

• Overhead electrical work
• Pouring curb
• Installing fence pads
• Form and pour signal cabinet foundation

6th Avenue SW and SW 150th Street

• Utility and electrical work
• Grading, forming, and pouring curb

SW 150th Street between 5th Avenue SW and Burien Transit Center

• Grading, forming, and pouring sidewalks, curbs, and ADA ramps

16th Avenue SW and SW 114th Street

• Installing signal head and signage
• Demolishing, forming, and pouring signal cabinet foundation

Community events

Delridge Farmer’s Market: Every Saturday between May 20 through Oct. 28 at Hope Academy (9421 18th Ave SW, Seattle WA). For more information, visit: achdo.org/delridgefarmersmarket

The Burien Farmers Market is open all year! Every Thursday from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. (during May to October); and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (during November to April), at the Burien Town Square Park.

Metro will adjust schedules on Sept. 2 to improve trip reliability

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King County Metro will update its transit schedules Sept. 2 to prevent last-minute cancellations and improve reliability for riders.

Sept. 2 suspended routes have alternatives available

These 20 routes will be fully suspended beginning Sept. 2. Each of these routes has alternatives, and most are available either at the same bus stops or nearby. Routes 15, 16, 18, 29, 55, 64, 114, 121, 167, 190, 214, 216, 217, 232, 237, 268, 301, 304, 320 and 342.

Sept. 2 reduced trips

Twelve bus routes will be reduced to operate less frequently: Routes 7, 10, 20, 28, 36, 73, 79, 225, 230, 231, 255, 345. Some high-ridership routes such as 7 and 36 will continue to have very frequent service, with wait times of just a few more minutes. Some low-ridership routes will shift to service every 30 to 60 minutes during some time periods.

GM Message: ‘Service you can count on’

General Manager Michelle Allison outlined Metro’s commitment to deliver reliable service with changes starting Sept. 2.