The latest addition to King County’s RapidRide network brings speedier transit travel between Downtown, Delridge, White Center, and Burien.
King County Metro officially launched service on its RapidRide H line last weekend replacing the workhorse Route 120 with more reliable service. Across 12 miles and 51 bus stops, the line knits together an impressive array of destinations from Downtown Seattle to Burien. The Urbanist took the inauguration of the first new RapidRide line in nine years as an opportunity to explore into some of many interesting places now better connected by transit service with a special focus on the line’s southern leg.
In this part of King County, Latino and Hispanic culture makes a strong showing, as evidenced by institutions like the public art gallery of the Latino Civic and Cultural Center in Downtown Burien and the many restaurants, cafes, and food trucks showcasing cuisines from countries like Mexico, El Salvador, and Peru. There are also notable green spaces and two growing urban centers buzzing with small businesses in the H line’s path.
Certainly the Rapid Ride H line has more than can be explored in a weekend, but we did our best to paint an overview of the attractions it offers to both visitors and the estimated 6,000 daily riders already relying on the precursor Route 120. Beginning in Burien at the south end of the H line, let’s explore some of the places it brings together.
