Right-of-way training & education

Annual local agency ROW meetings

The 2026 Annual ROW Meetings will be held virtually via 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 agenda (PDF 84KB) 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 meetings will be covered first.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 1 PM to 3 PM
Microsoft Teams
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22444188406925?p=UjNrXlGp0WQVczuQlm
Meeting ID: 224 441 884 069 25
Passcode: Sg39D7oe
Dial in by phone
+1 206-531-0324,,776535659# United States, Seattle
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 776 535 659# 

Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 10 AM to Noon
Microsoft Teams
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26918480323694?p=Fz7R0RpXAH4K1utr04
Meeting ID: 269 184 803 236 94
Passcode: YA2cn9qP
Dial in by phone
+1 206-531-0324,,572256754# United States, Seattle
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 572 256 754#

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

Past Courses

Temporary Easements-Questions & Answer (PDF 343KB)

Acquiring Right of Way Rights-On Time (PDF 1.56MB)

This training was held on February 18, 2026, by guest presenters Michele Pescador, King County Real Property Agent & Cyndi Whelpley, Project Manager with HDR.

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.