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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 [[:Category:143 Practical Design|Practical Design]] and [[:Category:139 Design - Build|design-build]], were used to deliver those commitments and have made MoDOT a leader in the transportation industry.
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<b>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 [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/br Bridge], [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/cm Construction], [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/ Design], [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/ts Highway Safety & Traffic], [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/mt Maintenance], [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/tp Planning] and [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/SitePages/Right-of-Way.aspx Right of Way] guidance.</b>
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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 [http://wwwi/intranet/rw/ Right of Way], [http://wwwi/design/default.htm Design], [http://wwwi/intranet/br/default.htm Bridge], [http://wwwi/intranet/cm/ Construction], [http://wwwi/intranet/tr/ Traffic] and [http://wwwi/maintenance/ Maintenance] manuals.
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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:Contents|'''HELP ARTICLE''']] is included to assist with helpful hints on how to use the EPG as well as other points of interest.
 
 
 
[[image:Main Page 2 Oct 18, 2012.jpg|390px|center|thumb|<center>'''Permitting Nighttime Lane Closings: Sr. Traffic Specialist Mark Stiles, right, and [https://www.empiredistrict.com/ Empire District Electric's] Rob McGovern determine lane closings and traffic control needed on Rte. 14 between Nixa and Ozark for a vegetation control project underneath Empire's power lines. The nighttime work required a debris grinder to be set up on the road.'''  </center>]]
 
 
 
[[image:Main Page 3 Oct 18, 2012.jpg|390px|center|thumb|<center>''' State and local officials celebrate the Oct. 15th [http://www.flickr.com/photos/modot/sets/72157631784740789/ groundbreaking for a relocated 4-lane stretch of U.S. 50 in Osage County].  From left are Osage Co. 2nd Dist. Commissioner Vincent Samson, Sen. Mike Kehoe, Osage Co. 1st Dist. Commissioner Elmer Senevey, Osage Co. Presiding Commissioner Dave Dudenhoeffer, Central District Engineer Dave Silvester and Linn Mayor Dwight Massey.  ''' </center>]]
 
 
 
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<b>The design concepts and criteria within the Engineering Policy Guide (EPG) are intended for use when designing new construction projects on new locations or designing reconstruction projects on existing locationsProjects on existing roadways call for a flexible, practical, and performance-based approach to design.  The EPG encourages flexible and practical design, which emphasizes the role of the planning and design teams in determining appropriate design dimensions based on project-specific conditions and existing and future roadway performance, more than on meeting specific nominal design criteriaAlthough new design values and concepts may be presented throughout the EPG, this does not imply that existing roadways are unsafe, nor does it mandate the initiation of projects to improve existing roadways. While the EPG does include nearly all engineering related aspects of roadway design and maintenance it is not all encompassing. The use of properly equipped and maintained vehicles, operated by a capable user, is also pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of a transportation facility.</b>
 
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10/29/12: This article has been generally revised for greater clarification.
 
 
 
'''Equipment/Materials Stored in Bed of Host Vehicle'''
 
 
 
10/29/12: In [[:Category:612 Impact Attenuators#Equipment/Materials Stored in Bed of Host Vehicle.|EPG 612.1 Truck- and Trailer-Mounted Attenuators]], guidance was added about hauling material in the back of a vehicle with a TMA.
 
 
 
'''Consultant Contract Negotiation, Basis of Payment'''
 
 
 
10/25/12: In [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:134_Engineering_Professional_Services#134.3.5_Basis_of_Payment EPG 134.3.5 Basis of Payment], the mileage reimbursable rate was changed from the IRS rate to GSA's current POV Mileage Reimbursable Rate.
 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.6_Warning_Signs#903.6.6_Placement_of_Warning_Signs_.28MUTCD_Section_2C.05.29 Replacing, Maintaining or Modifying the Placement of a Warning Sign ]'''
 
 
 
10/23/12: A statement was added reiterating useful [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.6_Warning_Signs#Table_903.6.6_Guidelines_for_Advance_Placement_of_Warning_Sign Table 903.6.6 Guidelines for Advance Placement of Warning Sign] information for the districts.
 
 
 
'''[[media:101 Request for Transfer of Inpsected Materials.pdf|Request for Transfer of Inspected Materials]]'''
 
 
 
10/22/12:  This form has been updated in [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:101_Standard_Forms#Materials__Related EPG 101 Standard Forms, Materials Related].
 
 
 
'''[[media:616.8.10a 2012.pdf|TA-10a, Flagger Assistance Devices (AFAD) with Red and Amber Signal System]]'''
 
 
 
10/18/12: TA-10a was updated to correctly show that the maximum distance between AFADs is 1/2 mile.
 
 
 
'''[[media:Job Order Contracts Oct 2012.docx|Job Order Contracts]]'''
 
 
 
10/18/12: This QRG has had a major revision.
 
 
 
'''Acceptance Sampling and Testing Procedures'''
 
 
 
10/18/12: The Federal Aid Sampling and Testing (FAST) table was split.  The "Stabilized Permeable Base" information was moved to [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:302_Stabilized_Permeable_Base#302.2.1.1_Production_Testing EPG 302.2.1.1] and the "Modified Subgrade" information was moved to [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:205_Modified_Subgrade#205.2.2.3.7_Production_Testing EPG 205.2.2.3.7]. This revision is a result of switching from project-based to system-based Independent Assurance and of going to a QC/QA sampling and testing approach on MoDOT roads. FAST guidance in [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:123_Federal-Aid_Highway_Program#123.3.3_Local_Public_Agency_.28LPA.29_Federal-Aid_Acceptance_Sampling_and_Testing EPG 123.3.3] was also revised.
 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/index.php?title=Category:134_Engineering_Professional_Services#134.3.4_Audit_Pre-Negotiation_Review EPG 134.3.4 Audit Pre-Negotiation Review]'''
 
 
 
10/16/12: A helpful clarification was added to copy Pre-Audit information to Design and/or Bridge Liaisons.
 
 
 
'''Moving Superstructure Slab Bars'''
 
 
 
10/15/12: In [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.10_General_Superstructure#751.10.1.7_Standard_Slab_Details EPG 751.10.1.7] and [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.10_General_Superstructure#751.10.2.2_Precast_Prestressed_.28P.2FC_P.2FS.29_Concrete_Panel_Forms_-_Details EPG 751.10.2.2] added details and in [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#Bar placement in slabs|EPG 751.50 E3]] added notes indicating slab bars that may be moved for construction purposes and showing bar clearance to top mat of slab steel info not given before. Revisions will make tying barrier bars simpler.
 
 
 
'''Consultant Performance Appraisals'''
 
 
 
10/12/12: In [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#134.5.4 Consultant Performance Appraisals|EPG 134.5.4 Consultant Performance Appraisals]] and [[136.4 Consultant Selection and Consultant Contract Management#136.4.3.3 Consultant Performance Appraisals|EPG 136.4.3.3 Consultant Performance Appraisals]], guidance was clarified for both MoDOT and LPA personnel on how to document consultant evaluations.
 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:1039_Epoxy_Resin_Material#1039.2.4.2.1_Epoxy EPG 1039.2.4.2 Sampling of Epoxy Polymer Concrete]'''
 
 
 
10/12/12: Guidance for the sampling frequency has been revised to bring it in line with current practices.
 
 
 
'''Engineering Professional Services - Rating/Scoring the Consultants'''
 
 
 
10/11/12: In [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#134.2.2.5 Solicitation and Selection Step 5 – Selection of Consultant|EPG 134.2.2.5 Selection of Consultant, Rating/Scoring the Consultants]], the guidance about listing the consultants was clarified.
 
 
 
'''[[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)#806.8.2 Site Description and Project-Specific Information|Project-Specific Information for the SWPPP]]'''
 
 
 
10/11/12:  Project offices will be responsible for completing [[media:Form 806.8.2 black.docx|Form 806.8.2, Project-Specific SWPPP Information]] for all jobs with one or more acres of total land disturbance.
 
 
 
'''Steel Plates in the Roadway'''
 
 
 
10/10/12: Guidance on the use and installation of steel plates on high-speed roadways is now available at [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=616.6_Temporary_Traffic_Control_Zone_Devices_%28MUTCD_6F%29#616.6.46_STEEL_PLATE_AHEAD_Sign_.28WO8-24.29_.28MUTCD_6F.46.29 EPG 616.6.46], [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=616.23_Traffic_Control_for_Field_Operations#TA-47a_Excavations_with_Steel_Plate_or_Backfill_-_Undivided_Highway EPG 616.23.3 Typical Applications] and [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=770.7_Maintenance_of_Bridge_Superstructure#770.7.2_Concrete_Deck_Maintenance EPG 770.7.2 Concrete Deck Maintenance].
 
 
 
'''Turned-Down Guardrail Ends'''
 
 
 
10/10/12: Turned-down guardrail ends have been determined to be rarely appropriate and the practice is now prohibited. Guidance has been removed from [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=606.1_Guardrail#606.1.3.9_Bridge_Ends EPG 616.1.3.6 Bridge Ends].
 
 
 
'''Anchor Bolt Wells'''
 
 
 
10/10/12:  Guidance in [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:712_Structural_Steel_Construction#712.1.3_Bearings EPG 712.1.3 Bearing (During Construction)], [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.11_Bearings#751.11.3.5_Anchor_Bolts EPG 751.11.3.5 Anchor Bolts] and [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#All Substructure Sheets with Anchor Bolts|EPG 751.50 G1.15 notes]] and [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.50_Standard_Detailing_Notes#H3a._Type_C_.26_D note H3.1] now allow the use of permanently placed galvanized corrugated steel pipe as forms for anchor bolt wells. If this method not used and drilling is required, the reinforcement is not to be cut.
 
 
 
'''[[media:136.4.2.3 How to Develop a Winning Project Application.ppt|"How to Develop a Winning Project Application" ]]'''
 
 
 
10/5/12: This useful PowerPoint tutorial for LPAs is now available in [[136.3 Federal Aid Basics|EPG 136.3 Federal Aid Basics]].
 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=131.2_Proprietary_Items_and_Public_Interest_Findings#131.2_Proprietary_Items EPG 131.2 Proprietary Items and Public Interest Findings]'''
 
 
 
10/4/12: The process of submitting requests for approval of proprietary items has been streamlined. Submit requests to codeproprietary@modot.mo.gov for consideration. While this applies to both STIP and LPA projects, LPA projects must be submitted through the appropriate MoDOT staff (not directly from the LPA). Upon approval, an e-mail with a link to the approved request's digital image will be issued.
 
 
 
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(A4a.15) Use when two different new coating systems are used. Show detail on plans.|Standard Detailing Notes for Overcoating Existing Steel]]'''
 
 
 
10/4/12: Two notes pertaining to limits of paint overlap requirements were added.
 
 
 
'''[[907.6 Fatal Crash Reviews|EPG 907.6 Fatal Crash Reviews]]
 
 
 
10/3/12:  This new article provides guidance for the reviews that districts are required to perform on every fatal crash that has occurred on our state system.
 
 
 
'''Edgeline Pavement Markings'''
 
 
 
10/1/12: The guidance in [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B)#620.2.6 Edgeline Pavement Markings (MUTCD Section 3B.06)|EPG 620.2.6]] was updated to clarify where to begin and end edgeline stripes at at-grade crossings.  [[media:620.2.7 2012.jpg|Fig. 620.2.7]] was also updated.
 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=750.7_Non-Hydraulic_Considerations#750.7.3.3_Environmental_Requirements_for_Culverts Environmental Requirements for Culverts]'''
 
 
 
9/28/12: New and replacement culverts with inside widths or diameters greater than 4 ft. must have the culvert's invert embedded at least 1 ft. below the natural stream bottom and convey the geomorphic bankfull discharge with an average velocity within the culvert similar to upstream and downstream velocities.  [[750.7 Non-Hydraulic Considerations#750.7.3.3 Environmental Requirements for Culverts|EPG 750.7.3.3 Environmental Requirements for Culverts]] is the primary source for this new requirement's details, but [[127.4 Wetlands and Streams#Overview|EPG 127.4.1.1]], [[127.4 Wetlands and Streams#127.4.4 Maintenance Activities|EPG 127.4.4 Maintenance Activities]] and [[750.2 Culverts|EPG 750.2 Culverts]] were also among the articles affected. This revision is based on a new USCOE stricture.  
 
 
 
'''Compensation for Changes in Access to Noncontiguous Properties'''
 
 
 
9/27/12:  Guidance in [[236.5 Property Management#236.5.28.3 Compensation for Changes in Access|EPG 236.5.28.3 Compensation for Changes in Access]] was updated to show that now MoDOT will now always perform an appraisal when there is a shift in access to a noncontiguous property.
 
 
 
'''Pavement Marking'''
 
  
9/26/12: Both the [[:Category:620 Pavement Marking#Pavement Marking Guidelines|Pavement Marking Guidelines table]] and [[620.1 General (MUTCD Chapter 3A)#620.1.4 Materials (MUTCD Section 3A.04)|EPG 620.1.4 Materials]] were revised because several non-standard JSPs (including epoxy and high build pavement markings) were combined into JSPs.
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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.


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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.
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.

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The design concepts and criteria within the Engineering Policy Guide (EPG) are intended for use when designing new construction projects on new locations or designing reconstruction projects on existing locations. Projects on existing roadways call for a flexible, practical, and performance-based approach to design. The EPG encourages flexible and practical design, which emphasizes the role of the planning and design teams in determining appropriate design dimensions based on project-specific conditions and existing and future roadway performance, more than on meeting specific nominal design criteria. Although new design values and concepts may be presented throughout the EPG, this does not imply that existing roadways are unsafe, nor does it mandate the initiation of projects to improve existing roadways. While the EPG does include nearly all engineering related aspects of roadway design and maintenance it is not all encompassing. The use of properly equipped and maintained vehicles, operated by a capable user, is also pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of a transportation facility.

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