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MHTC Chair Lloyd Carmichael, left, talks with Engineering Policy Administrator Joseph Jones, center, and Standards Specialist Sam Niederhelm, right, about their new Electronic Spec Book at MoDOT's 2013 Tool and Equipment Innovations Showcase & Innovations PrOMo Challenge. The Electronic Spec Book (which will be available very soon) converts the standard specifications to an e-book suitable for viewing on iPads, Kindles, Nooks, PCs and smart phones. The software, which was judged "Best in Show", enables MoDOT employees, contractors and consultants to search, bookmark and make notes. On behalf of Kansas City Scout, Traffic Center Manager E. Jason Sims addresses the 2013 ITS Heartland Conference after receiving the 2013 ITS Heartland Best Project in the Heartland Award. Keith Killen, (left) Transportation Project Manager, explains one alternative for the U.S. 54 Mississippi River (Champ Clark) Bridge at a public meeting in Louisiana, MO. The project is in the environmental assessment phase and not yet funded for construction. MoDOT has made great strides to build a good transportation system and increase taxpayers' trust in its ability to deliver what was promised. Innovative concepts, such as Practical Design and design-build, were used to deliver those commitments and have made MoDOT a leader in the transportation industry. These forward-thinking, innovative concepts are reflected in the ENGINEERING POLICY GUIDE (EPG). This document provides a single reference for all engineering and engineering-related guidance by combining the former Right of Way, Design, Bridge, Construction, Traffic and Maintenance manuals. MediaWiki, the engine behind the Wikipedia on the World Wide Web, is the software delivering the EPG. Millions of hits on the EPG endorse this format to be easy to navigate and pleasing to read. A small HELP ARTICLE is included to assist with helpful hints on how to use the EPG as well as other points of interest. Sr. Construction Inspector Burt Pitchford oversees contractor crews as they pour concrete to shape a bridge wall on the Rte. 39 bridge over Table Rock Lake at Shell Knob. Perhaps you've wondered how many hits the most popular EPG articles have. As of mid-April, the numbers of hits are: 20. EPG 136.9, 67671 10. EPG 101, 103328 19. EPG 751.13, 69734 9. EPG 616, 107669 18. EPG 903.5, 73972 8. EPG 200, 117406 17. EPG 751.5, 77266 7. EPG 616.23, 128095 16. EPG 903.6, 80079 6. EPG 600, 143914 15. EPG 136.12, 80836 5. EPG 100, 175357 14. EPG 620.2, 80907 4. EPG 700, 180033 13. EPG 400, 81625 3. EPG 751, 196798 12. EPG 751.40, 85969 2. EPG 900, 197980 11. EPG 903, 92230 1. EPG Main Page, 1053120

TMA Safety Points 4/17/13: This new safety video is available at both EPG 132 Safety and EPG 612 Impact Attenuators. EPG 121 Project Planning, Prioritization and STIP Commitments 4/16/13: The guidance in most of the EPG 121 articles has been clarified and updated. Consultant's Workforce Diversity 4/15/13: MoDOT’s engineering consultant solicitations now require the consultants to describe their company’s approach to promoting and developing a diverse workforce. EPG 903.19.5.1 School Assembly Installation Contracts 4/8/13: Traffic has clarified and updated EPG 903.19 Signing for School Areas, especially guidance for school assembly installation contracts. Forms used in RW Negotiations 4/4/13: In EPG 236.7.2.9 Negotiation Procedures, Form 7-7.3 was replaced with Vendor Input Form MO 300-1489; in EPG 236.7.7.3 Taxpayer Identification Numbers, Form 7-7.3 was replaced with the IRS Form W-9. Sign Log Inspection Guidance 4/2/13: A new PowerPoint for sign log inspection has been added to EPG 903 Highway Signing. Acceptance of Seeding 3/27/13: The guidance of this subarticle has been updated to comply with recent changes to Sec 805.4. EPG 641 Bicycle Facilities 3/25/13: The guidance in this article has been generally clarified. Bridge Survey Report 3/22/13: Form Br 105 R, the Bridge Survey Report, has been shortened to require only district information needed to design bridge. EPG 147.3.5 Term Extension of Job Order Contracts 3/22/13: Additional guidance has been provided for the RE to submit the new performance contract bond to CCO and CCO forwarding it to Construction and Materials. EPG 148 Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) 3/21/13: This new article presents a brief summary of the accelerated bridge construction process, an innovative concept. Typical Signing Applications For Pavement Transition 3/20/13: Figs. 903.17.21 and 903.17.22 were updated by replacing the upstream "Keep Right" sign with an optional "Do Not Pass" sign. This was done to comply with the MUTCD Section 2B.32 requirement that no "Keep Right" sign be placed where the driver passes to the left of the sign. Maintenance Activities for Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control 3/14/13: The guidance in EPG 806.4 Maintenance Activities has been updated and clarified. Distribution of Highway Safety Funds 3/12/13: Traffic Division has expanded the guidance for distribution of Highway Safety Improvement Program and “Open Container” transfer funds. EPG 907.6 Fatal Crash Reviews 3/12/13: This article was updated to reflect the new survey for 2013 Fatal Crashes. Pipe Shipping Report Forms 3/7/13: The CMP, RCP, Precast Drainage Units and Precast Box Culvert Shipping Report Form (GS-17, Form 2) and PVC & HDPE Pipe Shipping Report Form (GS-17 Form 1) were updated in several articles. Reference Guide SBC 3/7/13: This document, used to lay out and plan reporting details of concrete single box culverts using standard plans, was updated in EPG 751.8 LRFD Concrete Box Culverts. High Risk Rural Road 3/7/13: EPG 132.2 Missouri's Blueprint to Save More Lives and EPG 907.1 Safety Program Guidelines, Criteria for Safety Project Funding were updated to define a High Risk Rural Road, thus meeting a MAP-21 requirement. EPG 1056 Concrete Tinting and Staining Material 3/6/13: This article was retitled "Concrete Tinting and Staining Material" to comply with Sec 1056's title. The guidance was not updated. EPG 134.2.4 Consultant Solicitation and Selection Process – Standard Solicitation Method for On-Call/Hourly Rate Contracts 3/5/13: After the MOU is determined to utilize state or federal funds, the PM/CA is no longer required to distribute copies of the executed agreement to the Audits and Investigations Division. EPG 100.2.4 Division Operations 3/5/13: Form C-13 will now be sent by the District Final Plans and Reports Processor to the Financial Services Division. Financial Services will then send the info to FHA. Financial Services processes all payments and the original forms are kept at the district construction level. Bridge Standard Detailing Notes 2/28/13: A new note, I1.67, was added for field welding new stiffeners or new connection connection plates to existing steel. Contract Approval, Execution and Distribution and Consultant Supplemental Agreements Administration 2/28/13: EPG 134 Engineering Professional Services guidance for distributing electronic and hard copy contracts and supplemental agreements was updated. Requirements for Column and Drilled Shaft Longitudinal and Drilled Shaft Transverse Reinforcements 2/27/13: Guidance in EPG 751.31.2.3 General Design Assumptions and EPG 751.37.6.2 through EPG 751.6.5 was clarified for these requirements. Developing MoDOT's Safety Culture 2/19/13: In this new video, Asst. Chief Engineer Don Hillis discusses MoDOT’s safety culture and highlights the safety messages I’m Safe, What I Do is Safe, Where I am is Safe, My Customers Are Safe, So We Go Home Safe. Other new videos include Snow and Ice Removal Process and Patching Roads.