Transportation/Transit
King County Metro: Push for continual enhancement of service in Renton, ensure implementation of Rapid Ride I line, and pursue Rapid Ride status for Sunset Area-to-Bellevue segment.
Sound Transit: Actively ensure parking facilities are in place to accommodate the opening of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service between Bellevue and Burien in 2026. This includes interim parking and the earliest possible construction of a permanent parking structure at the South Renton Transit Center (Rainier Avenue/Grady Way), and the construction of a park-and-ride facility on city-owned property just east of I-405/44th.
PSRC: Continue to ensure Renton receives its fair share of federal pass-through funding granted within the region.
Eastside Rail Corridor: Prioritize the extension of Eastrail to at least the South Coulon Park/Southport entrance. Retain an active role in the Eastrail coalition.
Affordable Housing/Homelessness
Sunset Area Revitalization: Continue to work with Renton Housing Authority (RHA), South King Housing & Homeless Partnership (SKHHP), Microsoft, Amazon, and others to build quality affordable housing projects within the area.
South Renton Transit Center/TOD: Continue to partner with Sound Communities, RHA, King County, Sound Transit, and others to explore opportunities for mixed-income TOD projects.
Homeless shelter space: Strive to secure outside funding—through King County, the State Legislature, and others—to help finance construction costs for a modular unit where Renton can contract for behavioral health services, shelter space, and a homeless feeding program on city-owned property on the southwest end of the Renton Airport.
South King Housing & Homeless Partnership (SKHHP): Continue to participate and support early initiatives within SKHHP.
King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA): Support initiatives within KCRHA to find permanent supportive housing for those in need, but strongly oppose calls to require Sound Cities jurisdictions to place new funding into KCRHA.
Energy/Green Power
Ensure Renton residents and businesses are aware of the benefits of the Green Power program through collaboration with Puget Sound Energy.
Parks, Trails, Youth Services, Open Space
Family First Community Center: Continue to pursue outside funding to address gaps in construction funding, including a Best Starts for Kids application in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Pursuit of funding under the King County Parks Levy: Continue to request that King County apply funding toward the extension of Soos Creek Trail approved under the levy. Continue to pursue phased funding for Henry Moses Aquatic Center (HMAC).
Flood Control
Project Needs/Investments: Ensure a fair share of funding goes to Renton projects within the King County Flood Control Zone District (KCFCZD), including a Cedar River capital investment strategy, Renton Levee Certification, Lower Cedar River feasibility study, and Lower Cedar River Maintenance Dredging.
Racial Justice & Equity, including mental health, human services
Seek out funding and tools at county and regional levels.
Seek ways to access funds for Renton projects and organizations from within the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL).
Arts & Culture
Help city stay attuned to funding opportunities within 4Culture.
Solid Waste
Ensure work occurs to place the Operations and Support Center on the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill.
Water/Reclaimed Water
Retain active role in regional discussions regarding where King County’s reclaimed water should be used, sold, and marketed.