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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>
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.
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|'''18.''' [[903.5 Regulatory Signs|EPG 903.5]], 73877  ||'''8.''' [[:Category:200 GEOMETRICS|EPG 200]], 117292
 
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|'''17.''' [[751.5 Standard Details|EPG 751.5]], 77178  ||'''7.''' [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations|EPG 616.23]], 127854
 
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|'''14.''' [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B)|EPG 620.2]], 80724 ||'''4.''' [[:Category:700 STRUCTURES AND HYDRAULICS|EPG 700]], 179817
 
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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 roadwaysWhile the EPG does include nearly all engineering related aspects of roadway design and maintenance it is not all encompassingThe 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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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. 
 
 
 
'''[[903.19 Signing for School Areas#903.19.5.1 School Assembly Installation Contracts|EPG 903.19.5.1 School Assembly Installation Contracts]]'''
 
 
 
4/8/13: Traffic has clarified and updated [[903.19 Signing for School Areas|EPG 903.19 Signing for School Areas]], especially guidance for school assembly installation contracts.
 
 
 
'''Forms used in RW Negotiations'''
 
 
 
4/4/13:  In [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=236.7_Negotiation#236.7.2.9_Negotiation_Procedures EPG 236.7.2.9 Negotiation Procedures], Form 7-7.3 was replaced with Vendor Input Form MO 300-1489; in [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=236.7_Negotiation#236.7.7.3_Taxpayer_Identification_Numbers EPG 236.7.7.3 Taxpayer Identification Numbers], Form 7-7.3 was replaced with the IRS Form W-9.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:903 Highway Signing#Sign Log Inspection Guidance, March 2013|Sign Log Inspection Guidance]]'''
 
 
 
4/2/13:  A new PowerPoint for sign log inspection has been added to EPG 903 Highway Signing.
 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:805_Seeding#Acceptance_.28Sec_805.4.29 Acceptance of Seeding]'''
 
 
 
3/27/13: The guidance of this subarticle has been updated to comply with recent changes to [http://www.modot.mo.gov/business/standards_and_specs/Sec0805.pdf Sec 805.4].
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:641 Bicycle Facilities|EPG 641 Bicycle Facilities]]'''
 
 
 
3/25/13: The guidance in this article has been generally clarified.
 
 
 
'''[[Media:BR 105 R.docx|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.
 
 
 
'''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)#The RE must notify the contractor that the performance contract|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.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:148 Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC)|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: [[903.17 Typical Signing Applications#Figure 903.17.21 Standard Signing For Pavement Transition|Figs. 903.17.21]] and [[903.17 Typical Signing Applications#Figure 903.17.22 Standard Signing For Pavement Transition|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.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control#806.4 Maintenance Activities|Maintenance Activities for Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control]]'''
 
 
 
3/14/13: The guidance in EPG 806.4 Maintenance Activities has been updated and clarified.
 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=907.1_Safety_Program_Guidelines#Distribution_of_Highway_Safety_Funds 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.
 
 
 
'''[[907.6 Fatal Crash Reviews|EPG 907.6 Fatal Crash Reviews]]'''
 
 
 
3/12/13:  This article was updated to reflect the [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/TR/safety/Shared%20Documents/Fatal%20Crash%20Review/Fatal%20Crash%20Review%20Survey.pdf new survey for 2013 Fatal Crashes].
 
 
 
'''Pipe Shipping Report Forms'''
 
 
 
3/7/13:  The [http://www.modot.org/business/contractor_resources/documents/PipeShippingReportForm2.pdf CMP, RCP, Precast Drainage Units and Precast Box Culvert Shipping Report Form (GS-17, Form 2)] and [http://www.modot.org/business/contractor_resources/documents/PipeShippingReportForm_Thermoplastic.pdf PVC & HDPE Pipe Shipping Report Form (GS-17 Form 1)] were updated in several articles.
 
 
 
'''[[media:751.8 Reference Guide SBC Mar 2013.doc|Reference Guide SBC]]'''
 
 
 
3/7/13: This document, used to lay out and plan reporting details of concrete single box culverts using [http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/currentstandardplans.htm standard plans], was updated in [[751.8 LRFD Concrete Box Culverts#751.8.1 General|EPG 751.8 LRFD Concrete Box Culverts]].
 
   
 
'''High Risk Rural Road'''
 
 
 
3/7/13:  [[132.2 Missouri's Blueprint to Save More Lives#The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety's goal|EPG 132.2 Missouri's Blueprint to Save More Lives]] and [[907.1 Safety Program Guidelines#2. Reactive Measure:  Severe Crash Experience.|EPG 907.1 Safety Program Guidelines, Criteria for Safety Project Funding]] were updated to define a High Risk Rural Road, thus meeting a [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/ MAP-21] requirement.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:1056 Concrete Tinting and Staining Material|EPG 1056 Concrete Tinting and Staining Material]]'''
 
 
 
3/6/13:  This article was retitled "Concrete Tinting and Staining Material" to comply with [http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/Sec1056.pdf Sec 1056's] title.  The guidance was not updated.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#134.2.4 Consultant Solicitation and Selection Process – Standard Solicitation Method for On-Call/Hourly Rate Contracts|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.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:100 GENERAL#100.2.4 Division Operations|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, [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(I1.67) Field Welding New Stiffeners|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 [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#134.4 Contract Approval, Execution and Distribution|electronic and hard copy contracts]] and [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#134.5.2 Supplemental Agreements|supplemental agreements]] was updated.
 
 
 
'''Requirements for Column and Drilled Shaft Longitudinal and Drilled Shaft Transverse Reinforcements'''
 
 
 
2/27/13: Guidance in [[751.31 Open Concrete Intermediate Bents#Columns|EPG 751.31.2.3 General Design Assumptions]] and [[751.37 Drilled Shafts#751.37.6.2 Longitudinal Reinforcement|EPG 751.37.6.2 through EPG 751.6.5]] was clarified for these requirements.
 
 
 
'''[http://wwwi.dot.missouri/intranet/DevelopingSafetyCulture_3.wmv Developing MoDOT's Safety Culture]'''
 
 
 
2/19/13:  [[image:safety begins with me.jpg|55px]] 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 [http://wwwi.dot.missouri/intranet/WinterOperationsSE.wmv Snow and Ice Removal Process] and [http://wwwi.dot.missouri/intranet/PotholePatchingSafetyVideo2.wmv Patching Roads].
 
 
 
'''Producer Quality Management'''
 
 
 
2/14/13:  [[:Category:1001 General Requirements for Material#1001.2 Producer Quality Management|EPG 1001.2 Producer Quality Management]], [[:Category:1033 Precast Drainage Units#1033.2 Procedure|EPG 1033 Precast Drainage Units]] and [[:Category:1052 Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall (MSE) and Sound Wall System Components|EPG 1052 Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall (MSE) and Sound Wall System Components]] were revised to allow Producer Quality Management, a new method of accepting precast products where the producer assumes a greater role in assuring quality and MoDOT verifies the producer’s quality processes.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:102 Bidding Requirements and Conditions#Submitting a Bid.|Electronic Bidding]]'''
 
  
2/14/13: EPG 102 was revised to require all bids to be submitted electronically regardless of the amount of the project. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis to allow paper bids.
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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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