Right-of-way training & education

Annual local agency ROW meetings

This year, the 2025 Annual ROW Meetings will be virtual through Teams. The same meeting will be held on two separate dates, so you can select the date and time that works best for you. You only need to attend one of the meetings; the meeting agenda (PDF 100KB) will be the same.

There will be a roundtable discussion during the meeting. Please submit questions or topics you would like to discuss to Michelle.Newlean@wsdot.wa.gov. Questions and topics submitted before the meeting will be covered first.

Thursday, April 17, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM

Microsoft Teams
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Meeting ID: 246 795 037 152
Passcode: Uu7Th79Z

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+1 206-531-0324,,681907418# United States, Seattle
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Phone conference ID: 681 907 418#

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10 AM to Noon

Microsoft Teams
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Meeting ID: 259 221 314 662
Passcode: fD2Rb9Gw 

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+1 206-531-0324,,450721586# United States, Seattle
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Phone conference ID: 450 721 586# 

Core curriculum ROW courses

Core curriculum trainings are offered throughout the year on various topics related to statutory, regulatory, or procedural requirements on federalized ROW projects.

All trainings are announced on this webpage and via gov.delivery emails. Please email any Core Curriculum ROW Course suggestions to Michelle.Newlean@wsdot.wa.gov

50 + Ways to Lose your Federal Funding - *POSTPONED*

This virtual training has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to offering this training opportunity soon.

Past Courses

Temporary Easements-Questions & Answers

This training was held on January 16, 2025. The PowerPoint for this training has been updated to include the additional questions asked during the training.

ROW Policy and Procedural Updates

• Encroachment Guidance-February 2024 (PDF 165KB)
• Temporary Easement Guidance-FHWA November 20, 2024 (PDF 92KB)

Online training

No ROW Verification and Sufficient Property Rights (Flow Chart) Training

Offered: Online eLearning - free

Description: This online training is required for those responsible for making decisions on whether a federally funded local agency project has ROW needs, and for those completing the Design Approval Documentation form (Appendix 43.62). This training focuses on the process of reviewing the PS&E to verify a no ROW determination. This training also covers Property Right or Interest flowchart and the Type of Property Rights Necessary flowchart to aid your agency in making clear and consistent property related decisions.

Administrative Settlement training

Offered: Online eLearning - free

Description: Administrative settlements are used when reasonable efforts to negotiate an agreement at the approved offer amount have failed, and it is determined by a local agency official that it is reasonable, prudent, and in the public interest to agree to pay additional money or other form of compensation or consideration to a property owner. This 1 to 2 hour course is designed to help participates gain an understanding of the documentation requirements and the skills needed to prepare a quality and well justified settlement.

FHWA Federal Aid Essentials

Offered: Online - free

Description: A central online library of informational videos and resources, designed specifically for local agencies. Each video addresses a single topic (including right-of-way requirements and the Uniform Act). Complex regulations and requirements of the Federal Aid Highway Program are condensed into easy to understand concepts and illustrated examples. All these videos are short in duration (average is 6 minutes) and include companion resources and links for additional information.

National Highway Institute (NHI) Real Estate Acquisition under the Uniform Act: An Overview

Offered: Online - free

Description: The Uniform Relocation Assistant and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970 (Uniform Act) is the basis for federally-funded real estate acquisition programs. This self-paced training provides an overview of the Uniform Act’s three key elements: Valuation, Acquisition, and Relocation. This course underscores the importance of following Uniform Act Requirements when acquiring property for a federally-funded transportation project.