RapidRide H Line construction update (June 2023)

Bus art from the heart

To be a lifelong friend of transit it helps to start young, and we received some amazing RapidRide H Line fan artwork from Jonas Y., age 8. Thank you, Jonas for reminding us that transit helps people and makes the world better. See more bus and public transportation artwork on their blog!

It’s one of our favorite times of the year — Pride Month!

Pride Month is a celebration of who you are, who you love, and being able to show up as your authentic self. We celebrate our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) and Two-Spirit family, friends, and colleagues.  We celebrate their courage and commitment in advancing civil rights and equity. We celebrate with bright colors and joy, recognizing these communities have long been forcibly erased from history and pressured to hide in society. Metro General Manager Michelle Allison shared her message to celebrate and kick-off the month.

Join us for virtual construction office hours

• June 22, 2023, 5pm-6pm 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 are continuing some paving and punch list work (see FAQs below for more information). 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 light pole foundations, retaining wall, sidewalk, and ADA-compliant ramps.
• Demolishing, forming and pouring roadway panels.
• Hot-mix asphalt paving retaining wall.
• Underground electrical work.

White Center

SW 107th Street and 15th Avenue SW

• Installing gate
• Installing handrail

Burien

Ambaum Boulevard and SW 112th Street

• Demolishing, forming, and pouring light pole foundation
• Installing cable fencing

Ambaum Boulevard and SW 128th Street

• Pouring signal cabinet foundation
• Installing signal cabinet
• Installing traffic signal pole

Ambaum Boulevard and SW 148th Street

• Installing traffic signal devices

Ambaum Boulevard and SW 150th Street

• Moving, forming, and pouring signal pole foundation
• Installing signal cabinet
• Demolishing, forming, and pouring curb

SW 150th Street from 5th Avenue SW to Burien Transit Center

• Forming and pouring sidewalk and curbs

16th Avenue SW and SW 114th Street

• Pouring signal cabinet foundation
• Installing signal cabinet

Community events

 

SAVE THE DATE! Take a culinary World tour and help keep the community fed. Purchase your $5 meal tickets at any of donation stations, grab your restaurant guide and go! Each ticket may be redeemed at participating restaurants for signature menu items. Sample the global flavors of White Center’s rich multicultural community; we offer the best of Latin American, Pan Asian, Americana, and fusions of everything in between. All ticket sales support the White Center Food Bank. Learn more on the White Center Food Bank webpage.

Delridge Farmer’s Market: Every Saturday between May 20th Thru October 28th 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 10am-6pm (during May to October); and 10am-4pm (during November to April), at the Burien Town Square Park.