Link Track Access Permitting

The goal of 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.

REMINDER: February 20th is a holiday and there will be extremely limited to no support.
When holidays fall on a Monday the deadline for permit submissions do not change.

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS

Do not park in designated spaces at the OMF Central
Contractor/Visitor parking is only authorized in the south-end lot

We are currently accepting permit submittals for the week of 2/20 and those requests are due no later than 8am on Monday 2/6.

Late requests are not typically accepted unless discussed with Track Access prior and proper justification has been provided.

Weekly Track Access Coordination Meeting

You must attend the Track Access Coordination meeting held each Wednesday at 1PM 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 cancellation of your permit request. These meetings are being held virtually. Please see below for information on how to attend. Whenever possible, please use the link below to attend. This is preferable to calling in as information is shared onscreen during the meeting.

Next meeting: 02/08/23 @ 1pm

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Click Here to Join Microsoft Teams Meeting

+1 206-485-1387 United States, Seattle (Toll)

Conference ID: 887 969 077#

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Q&A Track Access Open Mic Sessions

Temporarily Postponed

Track Access Staff will re-introduce these sessions after the new year.

Stay tuned for updates and other new developments.

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Informational Documents & Forms

Forms

SOP's/SMP's

SOP 6.15 - Track Access Procedures - **updated 04-30-21
SOP 6.16 - Adherence to Right of Way Worker Protection on the Trackway
SMP 25.10 - Qualification and Use of Equipment
SMP 25.16 - ROW Portable Ladder Usage Procedure
SMP 25.2 - Operation for Track Equipment
SMP 25.4 - Hi-Rail Mounted Aerial Lift Equipment Operation
SMP 27.5 - Lockout Tagout

Rail Director Directive's

Rail Director Directive - Adherence to Track Access SOP 6.15
Rail Director Directive - Adherence to Right of Way Worker Protection on the Trackway SOP 6.16
Rail Director Directive - Adherence to Lockout Tagout SMP 27.5

Cancelling your permit AFTER it has been issued:

Report the cancellation using the QR code, forward a copy to your ST Project Manager

and the support craft Chief involved (if applicable)

If not using the QR code, e-mail Permit Cancellations at permitcancellations@soundtransit.org and ST Project Manager (if applicable).

Must include the permit # in the subject line and indicate the reason for the cancellation.

Contact info noted on this permit, see Sound Transit Project Manager Name and KCM LINK Authorization information

Monthly Cancellation Report- December

How can you be successful working with the Track Access process?

Click here to view a helpful presentation!

Submit your request on time using updated forms
Provide accurate information (correct dates/times, locations, contact information, scope of work)
Include a clear and concise work plan
Communicate effectively with Track Access and KCM Rail SME's involved in the process
Attend Track Access meetings or send a knowledgeable representative
Be sure all working under the permit have current ROW training
Show up to the job site prepared to work
Include your Sound Transit Project Manager (PM) throughout the process

COMMUNICATION IS KEY

Questions? Call Track Access Staff

Kathy Morgan 206-519-9163

Lauren Griffiths 206-953-9145

Molly Cornell 206-666-7259

Craft Support Contacts

Maria Roberts, Chief

Cell: 206-295-5822

maria.roberts-kcrail@soundtransit.org

Signals &
Communications

James Sanderson, Chief

Cell: 206-503-3124

james.sanderson-kcrail@soundtransit.org

Track & Structures

Mike Larson, Chief (days)

Office: 206-903-7723

Cell: 206-255-0482

mike.larson-kcrail@soundtransit.org

Robert Garraway, Chief (nights)

Office: 206-553-3785

Cell: 206-945-7620

robert.garraway-kcrail@soundtransit.org

Traction Power

Maria Roberts, Chief

cell: 206-677-6071

206-553-3922

maria.roberts-kcrail@soundtransit.org

Titus Hinga, Chief

cell: 206-661-9623

206-553-3437

titus.hinga-kcrail@soundtransit.org

2300 (11PM) Graveyard Coordination

Team's Meeting Info:

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+1 206-485-1387 United States, Seattle

Conference ID: 183 387 520#

Facilities

James Thames, Chief

(Electricians/FA-1)

Office: 206-398-5361

cell: 206-619-4488

james.thames-kcrail@soundtransit.org

Joe Lagonoy, Chief

(Mechanics)

cell: 206-206-7434

joseph.lagonoy-kcrail@soundtransit.org

SCADA

Adam LaZerte, Chief

cell: 206-206-833-1983

after hours call SCADA Lab:

206-903-7739

adam.lazerte-kcrail@soundtransit.org

Trainig

Special Requirement – Right of Way 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.

Click here -> https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/LinkROW

List For questions please send an email to ROWtraining@soundtransit.org.

Forms

Rail Division

Link Track Access Permitting

The goal of 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.

REMINDER: February 20th is a holiday and there will be extremely limited to no support.
When holidays fall on a Monday the deadline for permit submissions do not change.

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS

Do not park in designated spaces at the OMF Central
Contractor/Visitor parking is only authorized in the south-end lot

We are currently accepting permit submittals for the week of 2/20 and those requests are due no later than 8am on Monday 2/6.

Late requests are not typically accepted unless discussed with Track Access prior and proper justification has been provided.

Weekly Track Access Coordination Meeting

Forms

Track Access Process

Roles and Responsibilities

Abbreviation Terms

Track Allocation Request Form - **updated 01-24-23

Work Plan - **updated 07-15-22

SOP's/SMP's

SOP 6.15 - Track Access Procedures - **updated 04-30-21

SOP 6.16 - Adherence to Right of Way Worker Protection on the Trackway

SMP 25.10 - Qualification and Use of Equipment

SMP 25.16 - ROW Portable Ladder Usage Procedure

SMP 25.2 - Operation for Track Equipment

SMP 25.4 - Hi-Rail Mounted Aerial Lift Equipment Operation

SMP 27.5 - Lockout Tagout

Rail Director Directive's

Rail Director Directive - Adherence to Track Access SOP 6.15

Rail Director Directive - Adherence to Right of Way Worker Protection on the Trackway SOP 6.16

Rail Director Directive - Adherence to Lockout Tagout SMP 27.5

Cancelling your permit AFTER it has been issued:

Report the cancellation using the QR code, forward a copy to your ST Project Manager

and the support craft Chief involved (if applicable)

Craft Support Contacts

Signals &
Communications

Track & Structures

Traction Power

Facilities

SCADA

Rail Division

Link Track Access Permitting

​ The goal of 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.

REMINDER: February 20th is a holiday and there will be extremely limited to no support. When holidays fall on a Monday the deadline for permit submissions do not change.

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS Do not park in designated spaces at the OMF Central Contractor/Visitor parking is only authorized in the south-end lot

We are currently accepting permit submittals for the week of 2/20 and those requests are due no later than 8am on Monday 2/6.

Late requests are not typically accepted unless discussed with Track Access prior and proper justification has been provided.

Weekly Track Access Coordination Meeting

​

Forms

​

SOP's/SMP's

SOP 6.15 - Track Access Procedures - **updated 04-30-21

SOP 6.16 - Adherence to Right of Way Worker Protection on the Trackway

SMP 25.2 - Operation for Track Equipment

Rail Director Directive's

Rail Director Directive - Adherence to Track Access SOP 6.15

Rail Director Directive - Adherence to Right of Way Worker Protection on the Trackway SOP 6.16

Rail Director Directive - Adherence to Lockout Tagout SMP 27.5

​

Cancelling your permit AFTER it has been issued:

Report the cancellation using the QR code, forward a copy to your ST Project Manager

and the support craft Chief involved (if applicable)

​

Craft Support Contacts

Signals & Communications

Track & Structures

Traction Power

Facilities

SCADA

The goal of 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.

REMINDER: February 20th is a holiday and there will be extremely limited to no support.
When holidays fall on a Monday the deadline for permit submissions do not change.

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS

Do not park in designated spaces at the OMF Central
Contractor/Visitor parking is only authorized in the south-end lot

Signals &
Communications