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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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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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|'''18.'''  [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services|EPG 134]], 116629  ||'''8.'''  [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations|EPG 616.23]], 203096
 
 
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|'''15.'''    [[751.5 Standard Details|EPG 751.5]], 125359      ||'''5.''' [[:Category:100 GENERAL|EPG 100]], 238668
 
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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 designThe 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.</b>
 
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4/9/15: In [[821.11 Calibration#Backpack Sprayer Calibration:|EPG 821.11 Calibration]], new guidance for Backpack Sprayer Calibrations has been added. Also, MoDOT herbicides for 2015 are listed in [[821.25 Products|EPG 821.25 Products]].
 
 
 
'''Outdoor Advertising'''
 
 
 
4/8/15: In [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.10.1 Adding Controlled Routes|EPG 236.16.10.1 Adding Controlled Routes]], routes reclassified as NHS should now be inventoried within 90 days of notification.
 
 
 
'''R315 Scrub Seals'''
 
 
 
4/8/15: In [[:Category:170 Maintenance Activity Planning Guidelines|EPG 170 Maintenance Activity Planning Guidelines]], guidance for scrub seals has been added to [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/files/0/06/R315.pdf R315 Pavement Preventative Maintenance (LM)].
 
 
 
'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.2.19 Soundings (Borings)|EPG 751.1.2.19 Soundings (Borings)]]'''
 
 
 
4/1/15: Guidance was updated to current practice and info from other articles was consolidated here. The M-40a, M-40b and the Request for Soil Properties forms were replaced with one form: Request for Final Soundings of Structures Form. A new document for using this new form provides guidance for obtaining Northings and Eastings, guidance for identifying classifications of routes and bridges and includes example sounding layouts.
 
 
 
'''Consultant Contract Administration Supplemental Agreements'''
 
 
 
3/31/15: [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#Once it is determined that the scope of services|EPG 134.5.2 Supplemental Agreements]] was clarified to reflect that Supplemental Agreements are signed by the Division Director or delegated staff. Thus it is unnecessary to process these through the Professional Services Committee. 
 
 
 
'''[[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines#751.5.1.4 Contract Addendums and Construction Changes|EPG 751.5.1.4 Contract Addendums and Construction Changes]]'''
 
 
 
3/27/15: Guidance about dates and plans changes for addendums was clarified.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#3. Payroll Log|Payroll Logs]]'''
 
 
 
3/27/15: This revision eliminated the unnecessary numbering of payrolls received from contractorsMoDOT now identifies payrolls by date range.
 
 
 
'''Required Field Test Tables'''
 
 
 
3/26/15: The [[media:150 ITP.xls|Inspection and Testing Plan (ITP)]] gives sampling requirements and Excel to Oracle sheets for reporting material. Thus the now-outdated Required Field Test tables were removed from [[:Category:1002 Aggregate for Asphaltic Concrete#1002.1 Procedure|EPG 1002.1 Procedure]], [[:Category:1003 Aggregate for Seal Coats#1003.1 Procedure|EPG 1003.1 Procedure]], [[:Category:1004 Graded Aggregate for Bituminous Surface#1004.1 Procedure|EPG 1004.1 Procedure]], [[:Category:1005 Aggregate for Concrete#1005.1 Procedure|EPG 1005.1 Procedure]], [[:Category:1006 Aggregate for Surfacing#1006.1 Procedure|EPG 1006.1 Procedure]], [[:Category:1007 Aggregate for Base#1007.1 Procedure|EPG 1007.1 Procedure]] and [[:Category:1009 Aggregate for Drainage#1009.1 Procedure|EPG 1009.1 Procedure]].
 
   
 
'''[[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines # 751.5.1.6 Example Bridge Plan Sheets|EPG 751.5.1.6 Example Bridge Plan Sheets]]'''
 
 
 
3/23/15: Three new bridge plan sheet files have been added to replace outdated example plans.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:241 Aesthetic Considerations#241.4 Applications|Aesthetic Considerations for Bridges]]'''
 
 
 
3/18/15: Signs and other markings depicting a city, community, or geographical name, seal, or nickname on the bridge abutment or MSE wall have been added to the listing of construction elements commonly treated for aesthetics.
 
 
 
'''Updated QRGs'''
 
 
 
3/17/15: In [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)|EPG 101 Standard Forms]], [[media:Cognos Access for SM 2015.doc|Cognos Access for SM]], [[media:Subcontracts 2015.docx|Subcontracts]] and [[media:Terminal Services-Remote Desktop Connection 2015.docx|Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Connection]] were updated.
 
 
 
'''[http://contribute.modot.mo.gov/business/standards_and_specs/documents/LawEnforcementinWorkZone.doc Law Enforcement in the Work Zone JSP]'''
 
 
 
3/17/15: The use of the non-standard Law Enforcement in the Work Zone JSP was clarified in [[616.16 Law Enforcement Services|EPG 616.16 Law Enforcement Services]].
 
 
 
'''EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes'''
 
 
 
3/16/15: [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(E2.22) (Use the following note|Note E2.22]], used when pile point reinforcement is required, has been clarified.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#Rate of Pay|Prevailing Wages and Records, Rate of Pay]]'''
 
 
 
3/9/15: The general rule was clarified to completely check (100% of the payroll) at least half of all payroll submittals on each project as a sufficient frequency to screen for errors.
 
 
 
'''[[238.2 Land Surveying#238.2.13.1 Preservation of Existing Recorded Boundary Marker|EPG 238.2.13.1 Preservation of Existing Recorded Boundary Marker]] and [[238.2 Land Surveying#238.2.13.2 Temporary Easements|EPG 238.2.13.2 Temporary Easements]]'''
 
 
 
3/6/15: This new land surveying guidance ensures that districts comply with state laws governing the destruction of boundary markers.
 
 
 
'''[[903.6 Warning Signs#903.6.40 Vehicular Traffic Warning Signs (W11-1, W11-1b, W11-5, W11-8, W11-10, W11-12P, W11-14) (MUTCD Section 2C.49)|EPG 903.6.40 Vehicular Traffic Warning Signs ]] and [[903.6 Warning Signs#903.6.50 SHARE THE ROAD Supplemental Plaque (W16-1P) (MUTCD Section 2C.60)|EPG 903.6.50 SHARE THE ROAD Supplemental Plaque]]'''
 
 
 
3/5/15: Guidance has been updated on how the SHARE THE ROAD sign is used in conjunction with HORSE DRAWN VEHICLE and BICYCLE signs.
 
 
 
'''[[127.29 Storm Water|EPG 127.29 Storm Water]]'''
 
 
 
3/4/15: This entire article has been re-written to meet current practice.   
 
 
 
'''Pavement Marking'''
 
 
 
2/25/15: The various revisions to [[:Category:620 Pavement Marking|EPG 620 Pavement Marking]], [[620.1 General (MUTCD Chapter 3A)|EPG 620.1 General]], [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B)|EPG 620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings]], [[620.10 Operational Procedures and Safety|EPG 620.10 Operational Procedures and Safety]], [[620.11 Guidelines for Using Water-Borne Traffic Paint|EPG 620.11 Guidelines for Using Water-Borne Traffic Paint]], [[620.12 Construction Inspection for Sec 620|EPG 620.12 Construction Inspection for Sec 620]] and [[620.13 Measurement of Retroreflectivity by Handheld Retroreflectometers|EPG 620.13 Measurement of Retroreflectivity by Handheld Retroreflectometers]] eliminated the Memorial Day striping goal, the use of double dropped wet reflective elements, and grooving on construction projects if a durable pavement marking product is not being used. On divided major routes, 20 mils of waterborne paint will be applied on both edge lines and centerline skips with 12 lbs/gallon of Type L glass beads. Also, routes with pavement markings in good condition in the spring will be omitted from that year’s striping program.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:628 High Friction Surface Treatment|EPG 628 High Friction Surface Treatment]] (HFST)'''
 
 
 
2/25/15: HFST is a cost-effective way to increase the safety of road segments where vehicles frequently depart the traveled way due to polishing of the existing pavement aggregate or by way of slightly substandard geometry.  MoDOT has piloted this technology with excellent results and this new article will place it into more mainstream usage.
 
 
 
'''[[910.5 ITS Improvements Procurement|EPG 910.5 ITS Improvements Procurement]]'''
 
 
 
2/25/15: This new article provides guidance on federalizing ITS purchases whether they are standalone or a part of a construction project.
 
 
 
'''Minimum Lift Thickness'''
 
 
 
2/25/15: In [[:Category:450 Bituminous Pavement Design#450.3 Layer Design|EPG 450 Bituminous Pavement Design]] and [[:Category:402 Bituminous Surface Leveling#402.1.2 Mix and Quantities|EPG 402.1.2 Mix and Quantities]], the minimum lift thickness for SP095 and BP-2 was clarified to be 1½ inches. Also, guidance emphasizing the importance of following the minimum thickness criteria was added.  
 
 
 
'''Updated QRGs'''
 
 
 
2/23/15: In [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)|EPG 101 Standard Forms]], both [[media:Digital Signature for Adobe Pro 10 (Contractors) 2015.docx|Digital Signature for Adobe Pro 10 (Contractors)]] and [[media:Sample Record General Feb 2015.docx|Sample Record General Information]] were updated.
 
 
 
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#For Small Block Walls|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
 
 
 
2/19/15: This new note, J1.26, clarifies the usage of permanent shims for small block MSE walls to maintain horizontal and vertical controls.
 
 
 
'''Updated QRG'''
 
 
 
2/19/15: In [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)|EPG 101 Standard Forms]], the QRG [[media:Land Disturbance Project Information 2015.docx|Land Disturbance Project Information]] was updated because land disturbance info must now be tracked per project requiring a change in the way this info is entered in SiteManager.
 
 
 
'''[[236.10 Right Of Way Condemnation#236.10.7.3 Alternative Locations (RSMo 523.265)|EPG 236.10.7.3 Alternative Locations]]'''
 
  
2/19/15: This article was clarified by removing the non-statutory requirement to mail a public hearing notification 21 days prior to the hearing.
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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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