King County receives $80 million to expand Metro RapidRide service to Renton, Kent and Auburn

Officials said the RapidRide I Line is scheduled to begin service in 2027.

KING COUNTY, Wash. — King County received a federal grant Wednesday to help expand Metro RapidRide service to Renton, Kent and Auburn.

According to a release, the $79.7 million federal grant will help launch the I Line, the newest addition to King County Metro’s RapidRide network. Officials said the RapidRide I Line is scheduled to begin service in 2027.

The new route is expected to enhance Route 160, formerly Route 169 and 180 between Auburn Station and downtown Renton. 

“The RapidRide I Line represents another milestone in the expansion

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