Roadway Worker Protection
(RWP)
KC Rail is making a change and updating our Right-of-Way (ROW) training. This new program will be Roadway Worker Protection (RWP). This is a fundamental change to comply with the new Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulation 49 CFR Part 671.
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All contractors must attend the new RWP course before December 1, 2026.
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If you currently hold a valid ROW card you will still need to take the updated course by December 1, 2026.
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After completion of Level 1 or 2, you will receive a certification of completion.
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Please keep a copy of your certificate as you will be asked to provide it as proof you completed and passed the training at a future date.
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Level 1: Basic Right-of-Way Awareness
Level 1 provides track safety awareness training for workers who may work near the right-of-way but do not perform inspection, construction, maintenance, repairs, operations, or on-track safety duties. For Field Activity Specialist Team (FAST), see Level 2.
Employees/Contractors Who Need Level 1
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Safety Division staff with field responsibilities
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Fare Ambassadors
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Contracted Security Personnel
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Law Enforcement personnel
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Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services personnel
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Vendors and contractors who are escorted and are not performing roadway worker duties
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Most employees who currently hold a Link ROW card
Training Format
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Virtual instructor-led training
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Online participation
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Knowledge quiz required
Qualification
Participants who successfully complete the training and assessment will receive a certificate showing completion of Level 1 track safety awareness training.
Level 2: Active Right-of-Way Workers
Level 2 is required for personnel whose duties involve inspection, construction, maintenance, repairs, or other roadway worker activities in the right-of-way or under a track access permit.
Employees/Contractors Who Need Level 2
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Field Activity Specialist Team (FAST)
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Transit Systems personnel
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Infrastructure & Asset Management personnel
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Facilities Maintenance personnel
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Engineering Oversight personnel
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Capital Delivery personnel with field responsibilities
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Construction Safety Oversight personnel
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Other personnel and contractors whose duties meet the definition of a roadway worker
Training Format
Level 2 training includes:
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Part 1: Virtual instructor-led training
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Part 2: In-person field training with hands-on instruction in a representative rail environment
Qualification
Participants must:
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Demonstrate competency
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Successfully complete required assessments
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Show they can safely perform assigned duties
Successful participants will receive an RWP certificate identifying their qualification level.
Level 2 RWP Part 1 and Part 2 must be completed prior to conducting any work previously described while on Sound Transit property under the operational control of KCM Rail.
