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|rowspan="3" align="right" |'''<font color = "white"><font size = 4.7><i>HELPFUL EPG VIDEOS: </i></font color="white"></font size = 5>|| ||align="left"|''' '''<BIG><font color = "white"><i>[[media:Logging into the EPG.wmv|•Logging into the EPG]]</i></font color="white">
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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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| valign="top" width="60%" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="3" style="border: 1px solid #FF8C00; background:#FFA500" align="center"|'''<big><font color="white"><i>RECENT POLICY CHANGES 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 software. ONLY PDF DOCUMENTS CAN BE DIGITIALLY SIGNED. First you must set up your digital signature ID:
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[[image:Main Page a Apr 8, 2011.jpg|300px|center|thumb|<center>'''Kris Marshall, an El Dorado Springs area Senior Maintenance Worker, repairs cracks on Cedar County Route 32.'''</center>]]
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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.
  
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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- 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.
  
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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The following documents may be signed with the digital signatures methods above:
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:::*Professional Services Committee (PSC) Letters/Approvals
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:::*Expense Reports
  
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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If you are not sure if a document can be digitally signed, please reach out to your Assistant District/Division Engineers for guidance.
[[image:Main Page 2 Apr 8, 2011.jpg|300px|center|thumb|<center>'''D5 Transportation Project Designer Bob Jany discusses plans for a new interchange on Route 179 in Jefferson City with a member of the community.'''</center>]]
 
  
[[image:Main Page 4 May 2011.jpg|300px|center|thumb|<center>'''George Brett, a career-long Kansas City Royal and Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, signs a uniform on the new George Brett Bridge. The bridge is 18 ft. wider and 14 ft. longer than the old bridge and opened just 75 days after the old bridge came down following the KC Chiefs' extended season.'''</center>]]
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'''Other helpful documents and tips:'''
'''[[821.19 Problem Weeds#Table 821.19 Recommended Products and Rates|EPG 821.19 Problem Weeds]]
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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).
 
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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).
5/3/11: The recommended products and rates for some problem weeds have been updated.
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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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'''[[751.8 LRFD Concrete Box Culverts|EPG 751.8 LRFD Concrete Box Culverts]]'''
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5/3/11: FHWA mandates that all bridges and foundations be designed in accordance with LRFD Bridge Design specs.  This new article replaces EPG 751.8 LFD Culverts, that presented ''LFD Bridge Design Manual'' info.
 
 
 
'''[[751.39 Seal Course|EPG 751.39 Seal Course]]'''
 
 
 
4/29/11: Bridge has updated the design method.
 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.10_General_Superstructure#751.10.15_Deck_Concrete_Finishing EPG 751.10.15 Deck Concrete Finishing]'''
 
 
 
4/29/11: New guidance is now available allowing the use of vibratory screeds for finishing bridge decks.
 
 
 
'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.1.5 Routine New Bridge Design Schedule (Nonseismic)|EPG 751.1.1.5 Routine New Bridge Design Schedule (Nonseismic)]]
 
 
 
4/29/11: A new bridge design schedule has been added.
 
 
 
'''[[616.21 Work Zone Technician Training|Work Zone Technician Training]]'''
 
 
 
4/28/11:  EPG 616.21 has been updated with the link to the latest WZ training info.
 
 
 
'''Access Justification Report (AJR) Guidance'''
 
 
 
4/22/11: To comply with FHWA practices, AJR info has been updated in [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.3.6 Projects Involving New or Revised Interstate Access|EPG 127.14.3.6]], [[:Category:234 Interchanges|EPG 234]], [[234.6 Diverging Diamond Interchanges#234.6.5.1 Access Justification Report (AJR)|EPG 234.6.5.1]] and [[:Category:240 Maintenance and Emergency Crossovers|EPG 240]]. Also, [[234.1 Access to Interstate Highways|EPG 234.1 Access to Interstate Highways]] was generally re-written and re-titled.
 
 
 
'''[[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations|TA-2 and TA-3 Updated]]'''
 
 
 
4/21/11: Sight distance guidance was clarified in TA-2 and TA-3 of the TCFO.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement|EPG 403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement]]'''
 
 
 
4/19/11: Two figures, QA/QC Questions and Answers and Asphalt Cement Price Index Example Calculations, were updated.
 
 
 
'''[[903.7 Conventional Road Guide Signs#903.7.64 Stream Name Signs (I-3)|EPG 903.7.64 Stream Name Signs (I-3)]]'''
 
 
 
4/18/11: Clarification of stream name signing policy.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:144 Practical Operations|EPG 144 Practical Operations]]'''
 
 
4/14/11:  Expanded guidance is available for [[:Category:144 Practical Operations#144.1 Winter Operations Changes|winter operations]], [[:Category:144 Practical Operations#144.4 Mowing Operations Changes|mowing]] and [[:Category:144 Practical Operations#144.5 Pavement Maintenance|pavement maintenance]].
 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:135_The_Section_106_Process#Section_106_Process_for_LPAs_Flowchart Section 106 Process for LPAs Flowchart]'''
 
 
 
4/11/11:  This flowchart in EPG 135 was updated to correctly show interaction with the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO).
 
 
 
'''Culvert Pipes'''
 
 
 
4/11/11:  [[750.7 Non-Hydraulic Considerations#750.7.2 Types|EPG 750.7.2]] was revised to show that all crossroad culvert pipes are now specified by group rather than individual type.  Acceptable groups are based on the traffic volume of the facility.
 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/index.php?title=236.13_Designing_Right_of_Way_Plans#236.13.13__Plan_Submittal_and_Filing Element Extractor Tool]'''
 
 
 
4/7/11: Project managers are now responsible for providing the results of the element extractor tool to the district Right of Way Manager.
 
 
 
'''[[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#751.22.1.2 Geometric Dimensions|EPG 751.22.1.2 Geometric Dimensions, NU Standard Girders]]'''
 
 
 
4/7/11: Updated NU girder properties to correctly reflect calculations based on  English units.
 
 
 
'''Transverse Rumble Strips'''
 
 
 
4/6/11:  At the bottom of [[626.4 Transverse Rumble Strips|EPG 626.4]], a new figure displays typical transverse rumble strip dimensions.
 
 
 
'''Insoluble Residue Test'''
 
 
 
4/1/11: Geotechnical has added guidance in [[320.1 Preliminary Geotechnical Report#320.1.5.3 Tests Specifically Requested|EPG 320.1.5.3 Tests Specifically Requested]] for this non-routine test.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:321 Geotechnical Engineering|EPG 321 Geotechnical Engineering]]'''
 
 
 
4/1/11: EPG 321 has been re-arranged and expanded.  New articles include [[321.2 Geotechnical Guidelines|EPG 321.2 Geotechnical Guidelines]] and [[321.3 Procedures for Estimation of Geotechnical Parameter Values and Coefficients of Variation|EPG 321.3 Procedures for Estimation of Geotechnical Parameter Values and Coefficients of Variation]].
 
 
 
'''Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) of Bridges and Foundations'''
 
 
 
4/1/11: FHWA mandates that all bridges and foundations be designed in accordance with LRFD Bridge Design specs.  [[321.1 Design of Earth Slopes|EPG 321.1 Design of Earth Slopes]] is new guidance while [[751.37 Drilled Shafts|EPG 751.37 Drilled Shafts]] and [[751.38 Spread Footings|EPG 751.38 Spread Footings]] have been re-written to reflect the federal mandate.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:128 Conceptual Studies#128.2 Preventive Maintenance Projects (1R and 2R)|EPG 128.2 Preventive Maintenance Projects (1R and 2R)]]'''
 
 
 
3/31/11: Core teams are cautioned to investigate the project's corridor for safety and operational concerns and document the concerns.  1R and 2R are still not required for conceptual study reports.  Additional guidance in [[:Category:402 Bituminous Surface Leveling#402.1.1 Plan Preparation|EPG 402.1.1 Plan Preparation]] and [[:Category:413 Surface Treatments and Preventive Maintenance|EPG  413 Surface Treatments and Preventive Maintenance]].
 
 
 
'''[[237.5 Special Provisions#Contractor Furnished Surveying and Staking.|Required Job Special Provisions for Contractor Surveying and Staking]] '''
 
 
 
3/31/11: This revision urges contractor surveying and staking to be used in projects with earthwork exceeding 50,000 cu. yds.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:626 Rumble Strips|EPG 626 Rumble Strips]]'''
 
 
 
3/31/11: The rumble strip directive was clarified and emphasis was added that any variance from this guidance needs authorization from Central Office.  Also, [[626.5 Modified Rumble Strips|new Modified Rumble Strip guidance]].
 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:1006_Aggregate_for_Surfacing#1006.2_Acceptance EPG 1006.2 Aggregate for Surfacing]'''
 
 
 
3/31/11: Lower types of aggregate for surfacing by certification or visual inspection for small quantitites are now allowed since sampling may not be practical.
 
 
 
'''[[127.13 Noise|Noise Policy]]'''
 
 
 
3/31/11: MoDOT's noise abatement policy, EPG 127.13, has ben restructured to comply with new federal requirements.
 
 
 
'''[[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#751.22.1.4 Span and Structure Lengths|EPG 751.22.1.4 Span and Structure Lengths]]'''
 
 
 
3/30/11:  This revision simplifies laying out prestressed girders similar to laying out steel girders.
 

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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.
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: