Rainier View

Project Overview

We’re making improvements on Renton Ave S at S Fountain St in Rainier View to make it safer and easier for people to cross Renton Ave S and access nearby bus stops. These improvements were requested by community through previous Home Zone outreach.

This project is being built as part of the Neighborhood-Initiated Safety Partnership Program, which works with the highest need communities to design and build safety improvements. We expect construction to begin in late 2026.

Project elements include:

Two crosswalks on Renton Ave S at S Fountain St
Two pairs of flashing pedestrian crossing signs
Concrete median islands
One speed cushion on Renton Ave S near S Fountain Pl
Bus stop loading zone improvements on Renton Ave S between S Founain Pl and S Fountain St
A northbound speed limit sign and speed feedback sign (uses radar to display your driving speed)

Design

Map graphic shows the intersection of S Fountain St and Renton Ave S with new crosswalks, new pedestrian crossing signs, a new speed cushion, bus stop loading zone upgrades, and a new speed limit and speed feedback sign.

Schedule

2025: Community engagement and project selection
2026: Design
2026-2027: Construction

Funding

This project is funded by the voter-approved Seattle Transportation Levy. To learn more, visit seattle.gov/transportation/levy.