PROVIDING SAFE ACCESS TO THE RIGHT OF WAY
The Track Access Permit Process is to ensure safe working conditions for all work performed along the Right-of-Way, on any Link Controlled Property and in all Passenger Areas.
The Right-of-Way (ROW) is defined as:
The area and property that extends 10 feet from the nearest rail and/or property that is dedicated to Light Rail operations.

Contact Us
2 Line (East Alignment & OMFE) &
1 Line North (Northgate to Lynnwood City Center)
Valarie Portanova 206-610-4183
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1 Line South (OMFC to Federal Way Downtown)
Melissa Miller 206-498-3474
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1 Line Central (SODO to Maple Leaf Portal)
Rachel Quiambao 206-773-4907
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Lauren Griffiths, Senior Program Manager 206-953-9145
Molly Cornell, Supervisory Program Manager 206-666-7259
Hours
Monday - Friday
6 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For urgent matters that arise from 4-6 p.m. on these days, please reach out to
Molly Cornell 206-666-7259 or Lauren Griffiths 206-953-9145.
After 6 p.m. and on weekends, please contact the LCC for immediate emergency access: 206-205-8177
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Inbox is not monitored beyond business hours indicated or during holidays.
Track Access Permit Requests

Emergency Permit Definition:
A permit that is requested after the Track Access procedure has occurred and must be issued to address potential unsafe conditions, financial hardship, or catastrophic consequences to persons or equipment.

Meeting Information
Next meeting: 12/30/25 @ 1 PM
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Click Here to Join the Weekly Track Access
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+1 206-485-1387 United States, Seattle (Toll)
Conference ID: 887 969 077#
Weekly Track Access Coordination Meetings
You must attend the Track Access Coordination meeting held each Wednesday at 1 PM to represent your permit request for the following week (unless otherwise instructed by Track Access Staff).
At this meeting, representatives from King County Metro (KCM), Sound Transit (ST), and all other groups requesting permits meet to review the upcoming week’s work and address any questions or conflicts.
Failure to attend may result in the denial of your permit request. These meetings are held virtually. Whenever possible, please use the meeting link to attend. This is preferable to calling in as information is shared onscreen during the meeting.
ALERT: Permits for the week of 1/5 will be reviewed on TUESDAY, 12/30 at 1 p.m. due to the holiday.
Permit Cancellations
CANCELLING YOUR PERMIT AFTER IT HAS BEEN ISSUED
Once permit is finalized, permit holder must report cancellations as follows:
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Notify, by phone KCM support chief of any permit cancellations that have KCM support scheduled.
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Notify your ST Project Manager that the permit has cancelled.
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Report your cancellation using the button below.
To cancel/withdraw your permit BEFORE it has been issued, send an email to Track Access.
KC/ST Access Only. This list provides real time cancellation reporting information.
Special Requirement:
Right-of-Way (ROW) Training
Every person who performs work within the Right-of-Way (ROW) must have current KCM ROW safety training. All persons working in the Right-of-Way must have their ROW Worker’s Safety Card in their possession.
The training is available online. Cards are issued after successful completion of the ROW training and are valid for one year.
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ROW Training is managed by the Rail Training Department.
Individual registration only, no group sign-ups through this link.
Track Access does NOT waive ROW training!

For questions or issues accessing your account, contact the Rail Training Dept. directly:
ROWtraining@soundtransit.org or 206-553-3893.
Milepost Maps & Resources
Milepost Maps
Informational Docs
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Roles and Responsibilities
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Abbreviations​​​
SOPs & SMPs
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SOP 6.15 - Track Access Procedures
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SOP 6.16 - Right-of-Way Worker Protection on the Trackway
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SMP 25.10 - Qualification and Use of Equipment
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SMP 25.16 - ROW Portable Ladder Usage Procedure
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SMP 25.2 - Operation for Track Equipment
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SMP 25.4 - Hi-Rail Mounted Aerial Lift Equipment Operation
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SMP 27.5 - Lockout Tagout
Rail Director Directives
Craft Support Contacts
Facilities
OMFC/1 Line
Brandon Studer
206-584-7326
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Dennis Clemens
206-498-2110
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Lewis Capers
206-639-4060
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Francisco Brito
206-549-7223
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Zhixin Huang
206-666-8020
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Esther Salinas
206-947-3118
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OMFE/2 Line
Kevin Mulligan (Days)
206-489-4652
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Michael Rheubottom (Nights)
206-580-84102
How can you be successful working with the Track Access Process?
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Submit your permit request and work plan on time
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Provide accurate information (correct dates/times, locations, contact information, scope of work)
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Communicate effectively with Track Access and KCM Rail SMEs involved in the process
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Attend Track Access meetings or send a knowledgeable representative
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Be sure all working under the permit have current ROW training
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Show up to the job site prepared to work
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Include your Sound Transit Project Manager (PM) throughout the process
COMMUNICATION IS KEY

