Rail Division
Mark your calendars!
NEW MS FORMS SUBMITTAL PROCESS IS GOING LIVE June 15th
Requests submitted on or after June 15th must be submitted via the Track Access website using Microsoft Forms.
The Monday 8am deadline does not change and requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance to the work week you are requesting.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to access a recorded demonstration of the new permit submittal process.
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Attention: Facilities Power (electricians & FA-1) are in training thru June 16th and will have limited to no support available.
Permit submittals for the week of 6/19 are now closed.
We are currently accepting permit submittals for the week of 6/26 and those requests are due no later than 8am on Monday 6/12.
Late requests are not typically accepted unless discussed with Track Access prior and proper justification has been provided.
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ATTENTION CONTRACTORS
Do not park in designated spaces at the OMF Central
Contractor/Visitor parking is only authorized in the south-end lot
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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: 06/07/23 @ 1pm
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 request on time using updated forms
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Provide accurate information (correct dates/times, locations, contact information, scope of work)
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Include a clear and concise work plan
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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
COMMUNICATION IS KEY
Questions? Call Track Access Staff
Kathy Morgan 206-519-9163
Lauren Griffiths 206-953-9145
Molly Cornell 206-666-7259
Informational Docs & Forms
Forms
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Track Access Process
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Roles and Responsibilities
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Abbreviation Terms
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Track Allocation Request Form - **updated 01-24-23
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Work Plan - **updated 07-15-22
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
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 your ST Project Manager (if applicable).
Must include the permit # in the subject line and indicate the reason for the cancellation.
Contact info is noted on the permit, see Sound Transit Project Manager Name and KCM LINK Authorization information
Craft Support Contacts
Traction
Power
Maria Roberts, Chief
cell: 206-677-6071
206-553-3922
Titus Hinga, Chief
cell: 206-661-9623
206-553-3437
2300 (11PM) Graveyard Coordination
Team's Meeting Info:
Click here to join the meeting
+1 206-485-1387 United States, Seattle
Conference ID:
183 387 520#
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
For questions please send an email to ROWtraining@soundtransit.org.
