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|valign="top" style="border: 1px solid #A9A9A9; color: #000; background-color: #F8F8FF"|MoDOT has made great strides to build a good transportation system and increase taxpayers' trust in its ability to deliver what was promised. The same innovative concepts such as [http://www.modot.mo.gov/business/PracticalDesign.htm practical design] and [http://www.modot.mo.gov/business/consultant_resources/DesignBuildInformation.htm design-build] that were used to deliver those commitments, have made MoDOT a leader in the transportation industryThese forward thinking, innovative concepts were continued with the decision to incorporate all MoDOT's engineering manuals under a single cover.
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|style="background:#F8F8FF" colspan="1" rowspan="1" width=830px|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/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.|| valign="center" style="border: 7px solid #A9A9A9" align="right" width=150px| '''<Big><center>[[media:MASH Implementation.pdf|MoDOT's MASH<br/>Implementation<br/>Information]]</center> </Big>'''
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|style="border:3px solid #a9a9a9; text-align:center; font-size: 100%; background:#74BAAC" width="830px" align="center" rowspan="1"|'''<Big><font color = "white"><i>Useful information on how to search for info in the EPG: [[media:Searching the Engineering Policy Guide.docx|Searching the Engineering Policy Guide]]<br/>'''<font color = "white"><i>Want help on how to update your EPG guidance? &nbsp;It is available at [[:Help Article#EPG Approval Process|EPG Approval Process]].'''</i></font color="white">'''</i></font color="white"><br/>'''<font color = "white"><i>[http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/highwayspecs.htm The Electronic MoDOT Spec Book for Mobile Devices] is now available. You may also [https://www6.modot.mo.gov/eMoDOTWeb/jsp/signon/signon.jsp sign up for E-Update notices]. To receive notices regarding Engineering Policy Revisions, select "Engineering Policy" then mark the appropriate subjects of interest. '''</i></font color="white"></Big>||rowspan="1" valign="center" width="180px" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="3" style="border: 9px solid #DCEDEA; background:#f5f5f5" align="center" rowspan="1"|'''<big><font color="white"><i>[[Recent Policy Changes in the EPG|RECENT POLICY CHANGES<br/>IN THE EPG]]</i></font color="white"></big>'''
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There are several documents (internal and external) that can be signed with digital signatures through PDF editing softwareONLY PDF DOCUMENTS CAN BE DIGITIALLY SIGNED. First you must set up your digital signature ID:
  
MoDOT is proud to present the new ''ENGINEERING POLICY GUIDE''.  This document is the result of a yearlong effort to combine the Right of Way, Design, Bridge, Construction, Traffic and [http://wwwi/maintenance/ Maintenance] Manuals; providing a single reference for all engineering guidance.  
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- If you are an Adobe Pro/Reader user, please see the Quick Reference Guide (QRG) [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/Digital_Signature_for_Adobe_Reader_DC_or_Pro_DC.docx Digital signature for Adobe Reader DC or Pro DC] to set up your digital signature ID.  If you are not including an image of your signature, you can skip Section 1 regarding capturing your signature image; go to Section 2 to set up your Adobe digital signature ID.  Unless you work in Construction and Materials, skip Section 3 as well.  Page 7 of these instructions will also look a little different due to software updates.  The Sign Document window will most likely be Sign With a Digital ID; click on Continue.  If you are including an image of your signature you will have to click on Create and follow the steps (also follow the directions in Section 1 for capturing your signature image).  Otherwise you will enter your password and click on Sign.
  
MediaWiki, the engine behind the Wikipedia on the World Wide Web, is the software used to deliver the new manual.  A small [[:Help:Contents|'''HELP ARTICLE''']] is included to assist you with some helpful hints on how to use the manual as well as other points of interest. This [[:Help:Contents|'''HELP ARTICLE''']] will be expanded as questions arise.  You will find this format easy to navigate and more pleasing to read.
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- If you are a Bluebeam Revu user, please see [[media:Creating Digital IDs in Bluebeam Revu(2019).pdf|Creating Digital IDs in Bluebeam Revu]] to set up your digital signature ID.
|valign="top" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" style="border: 1px solid #FFA500; background:#ffdead"|'''Traffic Noise Policy'''
 
  
4/29/09:  The prominence of guidance for the abatement of traffic noise impacts (i.e. sound walls) has been enhanced.  This material is now located in [[127.13 Noise#127.13.4 Traffic Noise Policy|127.13.4 Traffic Noise Policy]].
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The following documents may be signed with the digital signatures methods above:
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:::*Expense Reports
  
[http://wwwi/intranet/cc/contracts/RW/RW32%20%20Conveyance%20of%20Abandoned%20Roadways.doc '''Conveyance of Abandoned Roadway Agreement RW32''']
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If you are not sure if a document can be digitally signed, please reach out to your Assistant District/Division Engineers for guidance.
  
4/15/09:  A new form agreement has been developed which is to be used when the Commission desires to relinquish a section of roadway that was previously abandoned by the Commission but the roadway was neither conveyed to another party, obliterated, nor permanently barricaded (see [[236.14 Change in Route Status Report#236.14.1.6 Roadway Relinquishment Agreement|236.14.1.6]]).
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This information will be updated as needed. Please check back often.
  
[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/DE-Checklist/District%20Final%20Design%20Checklist%20-%20D12.dot '''District Final Design Plans Checklist (D-12)''']
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:::*[[media:Digital Signatures for Design Documents.pdf|Digital Signatures for Design Documents]] - this does not work with most Adobe Reader versions (contributed by Christopher Kelly, TPM in SL District).
4/15/09: This checklist has been substantially revised based on Design Division and district comments.
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:::*See E-Construction general provision in the most recent version of the [http://www.modot.org/media/26947 General Provisions and Supplemental Specifications] for additional digital signature information (suggested by Christopher Crocker, TPD in SE District).
 
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:::*[[media:Digitally Signing Preliminary Plans in ProjectWise.pdf|Digitally Signing Preliminary Plans in ProjectWise]] - this does not work with all versions of Adobe Acrobat Pro/DC (contributed by Don Saiko, TPM/Stacy Reese, ADE in SW District).
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03/27/09: Revisions were made to [[:Category:501 Concrete#501.1.3 Sampling (Sec 501.4)|501 Concrete]] and [[:Category:1029 Fabricating Prestressed Concrete Members for Bridges#1029.2.8.1 Concrete Testing|1029 Fabricating Prestressed Concrete Members for Bridges]] to acknowledge the use of smaller compressive strength test cylinders in accordance with AASHTO Test Method T 23.
 
 
 
'''Safe and Sound Guidance - Right of Way Acquisition'''
 
 
 
03/23/09:  Specific guidance has been added (see [[236.3 Administration#236.3.11 Safe and Sound Guidance|236.3.11 Safe and Sound Guidance]]) to assist MoDOT staff in the acquisition of property for the Safe and Sound Bridge Improvement Program.  This guidance is effective immediately.
 
 
 
'''Environmental Assessment'''
 
 
 
03/16/09:  A new "streamlined" process for Environmental Assessments for a project has been adopted by MoDOT and the Federal Highway Administration. Details of this process are located in [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.2 Environmental Assessment|127.14.1.3.2 Environmental Assessment]].
 
 
 
[[236.3 Administration#236.3.5.2 Expenditure Accounting|'''Accounting for Easements - Additional Guidance''']]
 
 
 
3/02/09:  Provide further guidance for the proper completion of forms (A-419, Appraisal Formats, Appraisal Review, etc.).
 
 
 
[[Shoulder Surface|'''Shoulder Surface''']]
 
 
 
2/27/09: Guidance for use of A3 shoulders has been added along with updated guidance for use of A1 and A2 shoulders.
 
 
 
[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery#237.14.2 Delivery of Electronic Design Data for Pavement|'''Delivery of Electronic Design Data for Pavement''']]
 
 
 
2/26/09: Pavement data, when available, shall be included with the electronic design data deliverables.
 
 
 
[[238.2 Land Surveying#238.2.1.6 Survey supervision|'''Survey Supervision''']]
 
 
 
2/11/09:  Additional guidance has been provided to "clarify" the supervision role of the surveyor during various aspects of land description, marking of land boundaries and rights in real property.
 
 
 
[[:Category:Milled Rumble Strip Retrofit Initiative|'''Milled Rumble Strip Retrofit Initiative''']]
 
 
 
2/11/09:  Added guidance, Job Special Provision link, and sample templates for the Rumble Strip Retrofit Initaitive projects.  A quick link to this guidance also exists in the Navigation Pane.
 
 
 
[[:Category:402 Bituminous Surface Leveling|'''402 Bituminous Surface Leveling''']]
 
 
 
1/16/09: Added guidance, Job Special Provision link, and sample templates for 2009 Contract Leveling Course projects.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:235 Preliminary Plans#235.2.3 Project Agreements|235.2.3 Project Agreements]]'''
 
 
 
1/15/09:  This guidance describes the process used to properly draft, review and execute agreements between the Commission and public agencies or private interests when elements of any project are shared between them.
 
 
 
'''[[905.5 Travel Safe Zones|Travel Safe Zones]]'''
 
 
 
1/8/09:  This new article shows how MoDOT uses TSZs to improve safety of a clearly defined roadway segment.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:824 Adopt-A-Highway and Sponsor-A-Highway Programs|Adopt-A-Highway and Sponsor-A-Highway Programs]]
 
 
 
1/6/09: This article was renamed to include the new Sponsor-A-Highway program's information.
 
 
 
'''Modified Bridge Approach Slab'''
 
 
 
12/30/08:  Guidance concerning the use of [[:Category:503 Bridge Approach Slabs#503.1 Major Roads|bridge approach slabs]] has been changed.  Bridge approach slabs are still not used on minor roadways with asphaltic pavement; '''however''', a modified bridge approach slab is used on minor roadways with concrete pavement.
 
 
 
'''Class 3 Excavation'''
 
 
 
12/24/08: Minor revisions were made to [[:Category:206 Excavation for Structures|206 Excavation for Structures]] to clarify that no direct payment is made for excavation and backfilling for crossroad pipe culvert installation.
 
 
 
'''New flashing yellow arrow guidance'''
 
 
 
12/19/08: New flashing yellow arrow guidance has been provided, primarily in [[#902.5.2.2 Left Turn Phasing|902.5.2.2 Left Turn Phasing]], [[902.6 Signal Indications and Signing#902.6.5.2.6 Flashing Yellow Arrow|902.6.5.2.6 Flashing Yellow Arrow]] ,[[902.11 Other Design Aspects of Traffic Signals#902.11.28 Guidelines for Optional Use of the Flashing Yellow Arrow at Signalized Intersections|902.11.28 Guidelines for Optional Use of the Flashing Yellow Arrow at Signalized Intersections]] and [[903.5 Regulatory Signs#903.5.41 TRAFFIC SIGNAL Signs (R10-3b, R10-3c, R10-5, R10-6, R10-6R, R10-6L, R10-7, R10-7a, R10-10, R10-10R, R10-10L, R10-11a, R10-11c, R10-12, R10-13, R10-21) (MUTCD Section 2B.45)|903.5.41 TRAFFIC SIGNAL Signs]] articles.
 
 
 
'''Type D and E Crashworthy End Terminals'''
 
 
 
12/19/08: New guidance for Type D and E crashworthy end terminals is available in [[606.1 Guardrail#606.1.3.2 Approved Crashworthy End Terminals|606.1.3.2 Approved Crashworthy End Terminals]].
 
 
 
'''[[617.1 Temporary Traffic Barriers|Temporary Traffic Barriers]]
 
 
 
12/19/08: Contractors may now provide any temporary traffic barrier that meets NCHRP 350 criteria and has FHWA approval.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:137 Construction Inspection Guidance for Records to be Maintained|Construction Inspection Guidance for Records to be Maintained]]'''
 
 
 
12/04/2008:  Guidance for archiving change orders has been modified.  Change order copies that contain original signatures will now reside in the Resident Engineer's project file.
 

Revision as of 08:59, 9 April 2020

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Main Page Mission.jpg
Main Page Welcome.jpg
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.
MoDOT's MASH
Implementation
Information
Useful information on how to search for info in the EPG: Searching the Engineering Policy Guide
Want help on how to update your EPG guidance?  It is available at EPG Approval Process.
The Electronic MoDOT Spec Book for Mobile Devices is now available. You may also sign up for E-Update notices. To receive notices regarding Engineering Policy Revisions, select "Engineering Policy" then mark the appropriate subjects of interest.
RECENT POLICY CHANGES
IN THE EPG
Information for Digitally Signing Documents

There are several documents (internal and external) that can be signed with digital signatures through PDF editing software. ONLY PDF DOCUMENTS CAN BE DIGITIALLY SIGNED. First you must set up your digital signature ID:

- If you are an Adobe Pro/Reader user, please see the Quick Reference Guide (QRG) Digital signature for Adobe Reader DC or Pro DC to set up your digital signature ID. If you are not including an image of your signature, you can skip Section 1 regarding capturing your signature image; go to Section 2 to set up your Adobe digital signature ID. Unless you work in Construction and Materials, skip Section 3 as well. Page 7 of these instructions will also look a little different due to software updates. The Sign Document window will most likely be Sign With a Digital ID; click on Continue. If you are including an image of your signature you will have to click on Create and follow the steps (also follow the directions in Section 1 for capturing your signature image). Otherwise you will enter your password and click on Sign.

- If you are a Bluebeam Revu user, please see Creating Digital IDs in Bluebeam Revu to set up your digital signature ID.

The following documents may be signed with the digital signatures methods above:

  • Professional Services Committee (PSC) Letters/Approvals
  • Design Exceptions
  • Letters to external partners
  • Expense Reports

If you are not sure if a document can be digitally signed, please reach out to your Assistant District/Division Engineers for guidance.

This information will be updated as needed. Please check back often.

Other helpful documents and tips: