Link Track Access Permitting
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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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Accepting permits for the week of 11/03 (and after)
Permits for the week of 11/03 are due no later than 8am on Monday 10/20. ​
Late requests are not accepted. ​
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Scroll to the bottom of the page to watch a recorded demonstration of the permit submittal process.
EMERGENCY/URGENT REQUESTS
REQUIRE A PHONE CALL FROM THE ST PM TO TRACK ACCESS STAFF BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR REQUEST. DO NOT USE THE LINK ABOVE.
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 from SOP 6.15 - 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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Track Access Staff
Valarie Portanova, 206-610-4183 - 2 Line (East Alignment & OMFE) Program Manager
Melissa Miller, 206-498-3474 - 1 Line South (OMFC to Angle Lake/Federal Way Dual Permit Zone) Program Manager
Rachel Quiambao, 206-773-4907 - 1 Line North (SODO to Lynnwood City Center) Program Manager
Lauren Griffiths, Senior Program Manager 206-953-9145
Molly Cornell, Supervisory Program Manager 206-666-7259​
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Permit related correspondences must be sent to our shared mailbox: linktrackaccess@soundtransit.org
DO NOT EMAIL OUR PERSONAL EMAILS
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Track Access normal business hours are 6am to 4pm Monday thru Friday; for urgent matters that arise from 4-6 PM on these days, please reach out to Molly Cornell at 206-666-7259 or Lauren Griffiths 206-953-9145. After 6 PM and on weekends, please contact the LCC for immediate emergency access: 206-205-8177
Inbox is not monitored beyond business hours indicated or during holidays.
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For expansion-related work requests within the confines of the Federal Way Dual Permit Zone, and South Bellevue Dual Permit Zone (or any work in other Construction areas that require KC resources), submit SERR requests through the Expansion team at serr-kcrail@soundtransit.org.
A Track Access permit is not required for those areas.
Please note that permits are still required for work occurring in the IDS dual permit zone.
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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. 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.
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Next meeting: 10/22/25 @ 1 PM
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Click Here to Join the Weekly Track Access
+1 206-485-1387 United States, Seattle (Toll)
Conference ID: 887 969 077#
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How can you be successful working with the Track Access process?
Click here to view a helpful presentation!
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Submit your online 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 SME's 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
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COMMUNICATION IS KEY
Informational Docs
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SOP's/SMP's
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SOP 6.15 - Track Access Procedures
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SOP 6.16 - Adherence to 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 Directive's
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Rail Director Directive - Adherence to Track Access SOP 6.15
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Rail Director Directive - Adherence to Right of Way Worker Protection on the Trackway SOP 6.16
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Rail Director Directive - Adherence to Lockout Tagout SMP 27.5
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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.
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Must answer all questions completely and accurately.
For notifications: Contact info is noted on the permit, see Sound Transit Project Manager Name and KCM LINK Authorization information.
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KC/ST Access Only. This list provides real time cancellation reporting information.
Craft Support Contacts
Track &
Structures
Todd Wylie, Chief
(0600-1400 Mon-Fri)
general questions/info for Track related permits
cell: 206-310-5395​
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Ben Freeman, Chief
(East/Lynnwood Days)
cell: 206-702-6020
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Ken Fenn, Chief
(Central Days)
Cell: 206-963-9977
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Robert Garraway, Chief
(Central Graveyard)
cell: 206-945-7620
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Brandon Benning, Chief
(East Graveyard)
cell: 206-498-3863
Traction
Power
OMFC/1-Line ​
James Menzies, Chief
Rusty Powell, Chief
Maria Roberts, Chief
cell: 425-475-4316
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OMFE/2-Line
Titus Hinga, Chief
Matt Burge, Chief
cell: 425-345-5842
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Power Facilities
Jordan Hawthorne, Chief
(Electricians/FA-1)
cell: 206-549-5162
James Thames, Chief
(Electricians/FA-1)
Office: 206-398-5361
cell: 206-619-4488
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Michelle Paul, Chief
(Electricians/FA-1)
cell: 206-702-6088
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OMFE/2-Line​
Joe Lagonoy, Chief
(Electricians/FA-1)
cell: 206-206-7434​​
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Facilities
OMFC/Central 1- Line
Brandon Studer, Chief
cell: 206-584-7326​
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Dennis Clemens, Chief
cell: 206-498-2110
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Lewis Capers, Chief
cell: 206-639-4060
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Francisco Brito, Chief
cell: 206-549-7223
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Zhixin Haung, Chief
cell: 206-666-8020
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Esther Salinas, Chief
cell: 206-947-3118
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OMFE/2-Line
Kevin Mulligan, Chief
(days)
cell: 206-489-4652
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Michael Rhuebottom, Chief
(nights)
cell: 206-580-8402
Special Requirement – Right-of-Way (ROW) Training:
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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.
ROW Training is managed by the Rail Training Department.
Individual registration only, no group sign-ups through this link.
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For questions or issues accessing your account, contact the Rail Training Dept. directly:
ROWtraining@soundtransit.org or 206-553-3893.
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Track Access does NOT waive ROW training!
