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WMSC audit finds widespread gaps in roadway-worker protection training records; near-miss highlights risks
Summary
WMSC staff reported that many WMATA roadway-worker-in-charge records lack documentation of required training and qualifications; Metro will retest affected employees and is addressing a Shady Grove near-miss involving an advanced mobile flagger.
WMSC staff reported on Aug. 19, 2025, that a records review during the track, structures and roadway worker protection audit found many deficiencies in training and qualification documentation for WMATA's Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) program, and commissioners were briefed on a near-miss at Shady Grove in which a train did not stop for a briefing at an advanced mobile flagger location.
Auditors told the meeting WMATA classifies three RWP levels; Level 4 personnel are designated roadway workers in charge and are responsible for supervising worksite safety. According to WMATA records cited by WMSC staff, as of July 15 there are 1,246 RWP Level 4 employees. WMSC staff sampled…
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