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Rail Division - Link Track Access Permitting

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.

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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.

Emergency/Urgent Permit Requests

REQUIRE A PHONE CALL FROM THE ST PM TO TRACK ACCESS STAFF BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR REQUEST.

 

USE THE LINK BELOW.

 

A specific emergency request form will be sent to you and you must provide justification AND meet the definition called out in SOP 6.15.

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.

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Meeting Information

Next meeting: 12/30/25 @ 1 PM

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Click Here to Join the Weekly Track Access

Microsoft Teams Meeting

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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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  1. Notify, by phone KCM support chief of any permit cancellations that have KCM support scheduled.

  2. Notify your ST Project Manager that the permit has cancelled.

  3. 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!

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For questions or issues accessing your account, contact the Rail Training Dept. directly:

ROWtraining@soundtransit.org or 206-553-3893.

Milepost Maps & Resources

Informational Docs

SOPs & SMPs

  • SOP 6.15  - Track Access Procedures

  • SOP 6.16  -  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

Craft Support Contacts

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James Sanderson

(Days)

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Allison Maynard

(2 Line Graveyard)

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Stephanie Goedker

(1 Line Graveyard)

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Leave a message, we will return your call ASAP.

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425-517-1555

Signals

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OMFE/2 Line

Patrick Fitzgerald

206-245-8782

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OMFC/1 Line

Louis DiFazio

206-255-7571

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After hours?

(2200-0700 Sun-Fri)

call the SCADA Lab:

206-903-7739

SCADA

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OMFC/1 Line

James Menzies

Rusty Powell

Maria Roberts

425-475-4316

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OMFC/2 Line

Titus Hinga

Matt Burge

425-345-5842

Traction Power

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Track & Structures

UWS to Lynnwood &

OMFE/2 Line (Days)

Ben Freeman

206-702-6020

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Angle Lake to UWS

(Days)

Ken Fenn

206-963-9977

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Angle Lake to UWS

(Graveyard)

Robert Garraway

206-945-7620

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UWS to Lynnwood &

OMFE/2 Line (Graveyard)

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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

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Facilities Power
(Electricians & FA-1)

OMFC/1 Line

Jordan Hawthorne​

206-549-5162

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James Thames

206-619-4488

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Michelle Paul

206-702-6088

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OMFE/2 Line

Joe Lagonoy

206-584-7434

Frequently asked questions

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

  • Click here to view a helpful presentation!

  • Submit your permit request and work plan on time

  • Provide accurate information (correct dates/times, locations, contact information, scope of work)

  • Communicate effectively with Track Access and KCM Rail SMEs 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

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  Learn information about the Track Access submittal process:  

Providing safe, reliable and timely service to the Puget Sound Region since 2009

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