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|MoDOT’s three pillars of “Safety, Service and Stability” steer our leadership and employees. Our commitment to safety includes keeping both customers and ourselves safe. Our service includes providing outstanding customer service, delivering transportation solutions of great value and using resources wisely. Keeping roads and bridges in good condition, operating a reliable and convenient transportation system, and advancing Missouri’s economic development reflect our commitment to stability.<br/> | |MoDOT’s three pillars of “Safety, Service and Stability” steer our leadership and employees. Our commitment to safety includes keeping both customers and ourselves safe. Our service includes providing outstanding customer service, delivering transportation solutions of great value and using resources wisely. Keeping roads and bridges in good condition, operating a reliable and convenient transportation system, and advancing Missouri’s economic development reflect our commitment to stability.<br/> | ||
| − | Innovative concepts, such as [[:Category:143 Practical Design|Practical Design]] and [[:Category:139 Design - Build|design-build]], are used to deliver our commitments. These and other forward-thinking concepts shape the content of the ENGINEERING POLICY GUIDE (EPG). This document provides a single reference for all engineering and engineering-related [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/br/pages/default.aspx Bridge], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/cm/Pages/default.aspx Construction], [http://sharepoint/sites/de/Pages/default.aspx Design], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/mt/default.aspx Maintenance], [http://sp/sites/tp/Pages/default.aspx Planning] | + | Innovative concepts, such as [[:Category:143 Practical Design|Practical Design]] and [[:Category:139 Design - Build|design-build]], are used to deliver our commitments. These and other forward-thinking concepts shape the content of the ENGINEERING POLICY GUIDE (EPG). This document provides a single reference for all engineering and engineering-related [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/br/pages/default.aspx Bridge], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/cm/Pages/default.aspx Construction], [http://sharepoint/sites/de/Pages/default.aspx Design], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/tr/Pages/default.aspx Highway Safety & Traffic], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/mt/default.aspx Maintenance], [http://sp/sites/tp/Pages/default.aspx Planning] and [http://sharepoint/sites/de/RealEstate/SitePages/Home.aspx Right of Way] guidance. |
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| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[903.10 General Service Signs#Standard. A qualified licensed|EPG 903.10.7 HOSPITAL Signs]]''' |
| − | + | 8/13/19: Guidance about veterans’ hospital emergency rooms qualifying for hospital signing was clarified. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public#107.13 Insurance Requirements|EPG 107.13 Insurance Requirements]]''' |
| − | + | 8/13/19: Guidance about MoDOT insurance requirements for road and bridge contracts was expanded and brought into compliance with the latest statutes. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:108 Prosecution and Progress#108.7.1.1 Assessment of Liquidated Damages and Exceptions|EPG 108.7.1.1 Assessment of Liquidated Damages and Exceptions]]''' |
| − | + | 8/9/19: Guidance has been rewritten for greater clarity and to remove archaic information. Also, a refresher course for the REs, ''[http://sp/sites/CM/FormServerTemplates/Liquidated_Damages_Guidance.pdf Guidance for Assessment of Liquidated Damages]'', is now presented. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:123 Federal-Aid Highway Program#123.1.1 FHWA Oversight - National Highway System|EPG 123.1.1 FHWA Oversight - National Highway System]]''' |
| − | + | 8/9/19: Information for Projects of Division Interest (PoDI) has been updated for PY20. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#The PM/CA uploads a copy|Consultant Contract Administration]]''' |
| − | + | 7/31/19: Guidance for the invoicing process has been updated. | |
| − | '''[[751. | + | '''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#Required Pile Length|EPG 751.1.2.21 Substructure Type]]''' |
| − | + | 7/31/19: Guidance pertaining to galvanizing requirements for scour area has been clarified. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[236.8 Relocation Assistance Program|EPG 236.8 Relocation Assistance Program]]''' |
| − | + | 7/30/19: Guidance was updated to match the MAP-21 and federal guidelines. | |
| − | '''[[616. | + | '''[[media:616.8.10g MT 2019.pdf|Fig. 616.8.10g (TA-10g MT) Side Roads Entering Work Zones]]''' |
| − | + | 7/25/19: Guidance in [[616.19 Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices#Picture 10 shows|EPG 616.19.2.9.2 Flagging Operations]] and [[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#616.6.58 PILOT CAR FOLLOW ME (GO20-4) and PILOT CAR IN USE WAIT & FOLLOW (GO20-4a) (MUTCD 6F.58)|EPG 616.6.58 PILOT CAR FOLLOW ME and PILOT CAR IN USE WAIT & FOLLOW]] was updated along with Fig. 616.8.10g (TA-10g MT) Side Roads Entering Work Zones to present current pilot car signage usage. | |
| − | ''' | + | '''[[121.5 Asset Management#Major Bridges are funded|EPG 121.5.4 Funding Assets]]''' |
| − | + | 7/24/19: New guidance identifies what is eligible for Major Bridge Asset Management funds. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:941 Permits and Access Requests#941.4 Request to Perform Grading or Construct Geometric Improvements within Interstate Right of Way|EPG 941.4 Request to Perform Grading or Construct Geometric Improvements within Interstate Right of Way]]''' |
| − | + | 7/23/19: Policy was updated to match the current FHWA agreement and clarify the procedure. | |
| − | ''' | + | '''[[606.1 Guardrail#606.1.3.2 End Terminals, Crash Cushions and Anchors|EPG 606.1.3.2 End Terminals, Crash Cushions and Anchors]]''' |
| − | + | 7/22/19: Expanded guidance about end terminal grading for both new roadway construction and for existing roadbeds. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[806.1 Erosion Control Measures#806.1.7.2 Construction Considerations|EPG 806.1.7.2 Construction Considerations]]''' |
| − | + | 7/22/19: Simplified guidance by removing guidance that was sufficiently covered in specifications. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[LPA:136.3 Federal Aid Basics#136.3.8 Programs|EPG 136.3.8 Programs]]''' |
| − | + | 7/22/19: Deleted guidance for LPA programs that are no longer in use. Also, guidance was updated to accommodate revisions in the FAST Act. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#Required Pile Length|EPG 751.1.2.21 Substructure Type]]''' |
| − | + | 7/19/19: Guidance has been updated to refer 50-ft. lengths of galvanized pile. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[903.6 Warning Signs#903.6.22 Low Clearance Sign (W12-2 and W12-2a) (MUTCD Section 2C.27)|EPG 903.6.22 Low Clearance Sign]]''' |
| − | + | 7/12/19: Guidance has been clarified and generally re-written. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:101 Standard Forms#Storm Water Database Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)|EPG Storm Water Database Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)]] |
| − | + | 7/11/19: The storm water QRGs have been updated and collected under their own heading in EPG 101 Standard Forms. New storm water QRGs have also been added. | |
| − | '''[ | + | '''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php/141.2_Missouri_Transportation_Finance_Corporation_(MTFC)_Loans#141.2.11_Terms_of_Loans EPG 141.2.11 Terms of Loans]''' |
| − | + | 7/10/19: Guidance has been updated to reflect the changes the MTFC board recently approved. | |
| − | '''[[236. | + | '''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.12.1 Digital Upgrade Request|EPG 236.16.12.1 Digital Upgrade Request]]''' |
| − | + | 6/25/19: Guidance has been expanded about how MoDOT personnel may handle upgrade requests. | |
| − | '''[ | + | '''[[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#Pretensioned anchorage zones|Pretensioned Anchorage Zones]]''' |
| − | + | 6/21/19: Terminology about the prestress force at transfer was clarified to better match AASHTO code. | |
| − | ''' | + | '''[[127.13 Noise|EPG 127.13 Noise]]''' |
| − | + | 6/21/19: Several updates including the clarification of [[127.13 Noise#Noise Screening Analysis Procedure|screening methodology]]. Also clarified that all benefitted receptors are to be included in the benefit cost reasonableness calculation and noise abatement voting. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[127.25 Maintenance Environmental Policies#127.25.1.7 Disposal of Animal Carcasses|EPG 127.25.1.7 Disposal of Animal Carcasses]]''' |
| − | + | 6/14/19: Updated guidance to match current practice, which has been coordinated with MO Dept. of Conservation. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[750.7 Non-Hydraulic Considerations#750.7.3 Environmental Requirements|EPG 750.7.3 Environmental Requirements]]''' |
| − | + | 6/14/19: Expanded guidance, especially in the new [[750.7 Non-Hydraulic Considerations#750.7.3.1 Stream Classifications|EPG 750.7.3.1 Stream Classifications]], clarified our process to meet the Corps' requirements for their "Regional Condition". | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.2.9 Negotiation Procedures|EPG 236.7.2.9 Negotiation Procedures]] and [[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.7.3 Taxpayer Identification Numbers|EPG 236.7.7.3 Taxpayer Identification Numbers]]''' |
| − | + | 6/4/19: Guidance has been updated to reflect that the IRS Form W-9 is no longer needed. | |
| − | ''' | + | '''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(E2.26)|Standard Detailing Note]]''' |
| − | + | 5/31/19: The commentary for Note E2.26 was clarified. In the note itself, additional options were provided for piling minimum nominal axial compressive resistance. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:130 Value Engineering|EPG 130 Value Engineering]]''' |
| − | + | 5/28/19: New guidance is now available for [[:Category:130 Value Engineering#130.3 Post-Award Value Engineering (PAVE)|Post-Award Value Engineering (PAVE)]] workshops, processes and project selections. | |
Revision as of 14:38, 13 August 2019
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| Our mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that is safe, innovative, reliable and dedicated to a prosperous Missouri. |
| MoDOT’s three pillars of “Safety, Service and Stability” steer our leadership and employees. Our commitment to safety includes keeping both customers and ourselves safe. Our service includes providing outstanding customer service, delivering transportation solutions of great value and using resources wisely. Keeping roads and bridges in good condition, operating a reliable and convenient transportation system, and advancing Missouri’s economic development reflect our commitment to stability. Innovative concepts, such as Practical Design and design-build, are used to deliver our commitments. These and other forward-thinking concepts shape the content of the ENGINEERING POLICY GUIDE (EPG). This document provides a single reference for all engineering and engineering-related Bridge, Construction, Design, Highway Safety & Traffic, Maintenance, Planning and Right of Way guidance. |
| RECENT POLICY CHANGES IN THE EPG |
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8/13/19: Guidance about veterans’ hospital emergency rooms qualifying for hospital signing was clarified. EPG 107.13 Insurance Requirements 8/13/19: Guidance about MoDOT insurance requirements for road and bridge contracts was expanded and brought into compliance with the latest statutes. EPG 108.7.1.1 Assessment of Liquidated Damages and Exceptions 8/9/19: Guidance has been rewritten for greater clarity and to remove archaic information. Also, a refresher course for the REs, Guidance for Assessment of Liquidated Damages, is now presented. EPG 123.1.1 FHWA Oversight - National Highway System 8/9/19: Information for Projects of Division Interest (PoDI) has been updated for PY20. Consultant Contract Administration 7/31/19: Guidance for the invoicing process has been updated. EPG 751.1.2.21 Substructure Type 7/31/19: Guidance pertaining to galvanizing requirements for scour area has been clarified. EPG 236.8 Relocation Assistance Program 7/30/19: Guidance was updated to match the MAP-21 and federal guidelines. Fig. 616.8.10g (TA-10g MT) Side Roads Entering Work Zones 7/25/19: Guidance in EPG 616.19.2.9.2 Flagging Operations and EPG 616.6.58 PILOT CAR FOLLOW ME and PILOT CAR IN USE WAIT & FOLLOW was updated along with Fig. 616.8.10g (TA-10g MT) Side Roads Entering Work Zones to present current pilot car signage usage. 7/24/19: New guidance identifies what is eligible for Major Bridge Asset Management funds. 7/23/19: Policy was updated to match the current FHWA agreement and clarify the procedure. EPG 606.1.3.2 End Terminals, Crash Cushions and Anchors 7/22/19: Expanded guidance about end terminal grading for both new roadway construction and for existing roadbeds. EPG 806.1.7.2 Construction Considerations 7/22/19: Simplified guidance by removing guidance that was sufficiently covered in specifications. 7/22/19: Deleted guidance for LPA programs that are no longer in use. Also, guidance was updated to accommodate revisions in the FAST Act. EPG 751.1.2.21 Substructure Type 7/19/19: Guidance has been updated to refer 50-ft. lengths of galvanized pile. EPG 903.6.22 Low Clearance Sign 7/12/19: Guidance has been clarified and generally re-written. EPG Storm Water Database Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) 7/11/19: The storm water QRGs have been updated and collected under their own heading in EPG 101 Standard Forms. New storm water QRGs have also been added. 7/10/19: Guidance has been updated to reflect the changes the MTFC board recently approved. EPG 236.16.12.1 Digital Upgrade Request 6/25/19: Guidance has been expanded about how MoDOT personnel may handle upgrade requests. 6/21/19: Terminology about the prestress force at transfer was clarified to better match AASHTO code. 6/21/19: Several updates including the clarification of screening methodology. Also clarified that all benefitted receptors are to be included in the benefit cost reasonableness calculation and noise abatement voting. EPG 127.25.1.7 Disposal of Animal Carcasses 6/14/19: Updated guidance to match current practice, which has been coordinated with MO Dept. of Conservation. EPG 750.7.3 Environmental Requirements 6/14/19: Expanded guidance, especially in the new EPG 750.7.3.1 Stream Classifications, clarified our process to meet the Corps' requirements for their "Regional Condition". EPG 236.7.2.9 Negotiation Procedures and EPG 236.7.7.3 Taxpayer Identification Numbers 6/4/19: Guidance has been updated to reflect that the IRS Form W-9 is no longer needed. 5/31/19: The commentary for Note E2.26 was clarified. In the note itself, additional options were provided for piling minimum nominal axial compressive resistance. 5/28/19: New guidance is now available for Post-Award Value Engineering (PAVE) workshops, processes and project selections. |
