The project seeks to fill an infrastructure gap for a community with a 36% poverty rate on a segment of Renton Ave. S., a high-speed arterial that connects residential areas to a neighborhood retail and public service hub and to 23-acre Skyway Park. This segment presents a significant barrier to the local communitys use of active transportation. It also restricts access to a high-frequency bus route to downtown Seattle and the Renton business core (Metro Route 106). In addition, residents have requested improved Renton Ave. S. crossings in the project area.The north side of the road segment has virtually no active transportation facilities. A few short sidewalk sections total less than a block. The remainder consists of a mix of shoulder with parked cars, rock wall directly adjacent to the road, and narrow grass verges. Though there is a sidewalk along the south side, it is a poor option for walking because it is narrow and directly abuts this high-volume and high-speed arterial.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
King County's Renton Avenue S
P-P-017(P03)-1
P-P-017(P03)-1
Renton Avenue S
76th Ave S to S 130th St
FY 2026 Active Transportation Program
Current Phase : Design
Total TIB Funding : $160,000
County: King | Legislative District: 37 | Project Length: 2,300.00 | TIB Engineer: Greg Armstrong | Last Payment Date:
Project Information
| Lead Agency | KING COUNTY |
| Funding Year | 2026 |
| Program | ATP |
| Current Phase | Design |
| Legislative District | 37 |
| Congressional District | 9 |
| Federal Route Number | 1201 |
| Project Length | 2300.00 mi. |
| ADT | 13,538 |
| Functional Class | Minor |
| Type of Work | Pedestrian |
| Project Contact | Julie Wilchins |
| Contact Email | jwilchins@kingcounty.gov |
| TIB Engineer | Greg Armstrong |
| Last Payment Date | |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | Not Required |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 11/22/2024 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 01/01/2026 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | ||
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 01/07/2025 | 01/07/2025 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 06/30/2025 | |
| Construction Approval | 07/28/2025 | |
| Project Closeout | 12/31/2025 | |
| Audit Date | ||
| Withdrawn Date |
Project Funding
| TIB Funds | Project Costs | |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Study | 0 | 0 |
| Design Study | 0 | 0 |
| Total Predesign | 0 | 0 |
| Special Study | 0 | 0 |
| Design | 0 | 0 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 0 |
| Total Design | 0 | 0 |
| Construction Engineering | 16,800 | 21,000 |
| Construction Contract | 143,200 | 179,000 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 0 |
| Total Construction | 160,000 | 200,000 |
| Total TIB Funding | 160,000 | 200,000 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| KING COUNTY | 40,000 | 20.0% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Local Funding | 40,000 | 20.0% |
Project Description
The project will convert one of two westbound vehicle travel lanes on Renton Aveune S with an over-2,000 linear foot of multi-use separated facility for active transportation, with a proposed buffer and markings. It will connect to facilities west of 76th Ave. S, and shorten the Renton Avenue S crossing distance.The project will improve access to 7 bus stops along Renton Avenue S, the Skyway library, Skyway Park, the Boys and Girls Club, schools, community gathering spaces, churches, a planned community resource center across from the library, and a community business district.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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