Large Transport
Air Traffic Control Fully Certified; Flight Crew Glider
Air Traffic Control Time Certified In Pos 1 (yrs) 3
Communication Breakdown; Situational Awareness
ATC Issue All Types; Conflict Ground Conflict; Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance; Ground Incursion Runway
Human Factors; Procedure
GC (Ground Controller) coordinated a RWY XX crossing at [intersection] utilizing a conditional clearance after an arrival. Subsequently; RSU [Runway Safety Unit] pickup truck called to access the runway to pick up gear. GC told RSU to proceed onto runway XX without coordinating possession of the runway.1. Coaching the controller that runway crossings and runway ownership and separate events and need additional coordination.2. It is being taught that GC can use a conditional request to access a runway from local control. For example 'after the [aircraft] on final; cross Rwy XX at [intersection]?' This is distracting to the local controller and introduces unnecessary risk into the system. I believe this to be a systemic issue and that a 7110.65 change be initiated to close the loop.
Tower Front Line Manager reported incorrect coordination that led to a runway incursion.