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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 software. ONLY PDF DOCUMENTS CAN BE DIGITIALLY SIGNED. First you must set up your digital signature ID:
|colspan="3" align="center"| '''<Big><font color = "white"><i>[http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/highwayreadme.htm The Electronic MoDOT Spec Book for Mobile Devices] is now available '''</i></font color="white">
 
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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. 
  
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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.
  
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:::*Professional Services Committee (PSC) Letters/Approvals
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:::*Design Exceptions
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:::*Letters to external partners
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|colspan="2" |    [[image:Main Page Sep 11, 2014.jpg|center|390px|thumb|<center>'''  [http://www.modot.org/stlouis/major_projects/documents/Route364Corridor.pdf Map of Phase 3 of the Page Ave. Extension] <br/>The [http://www.modot.org/stlouis/major_projects/PublicEventsforOpeningofRoute364PagePhase3.htm public is invited to ride their bike, walk or run on the first section of Rte. 364/Page Phase 3 before it opens to traffic].  The new Rte. 364 will be open to the public between I-64 and Rte. K on Saturday, October 4 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Access to the road will be free, but people are asked to bring canned food donations for Operation Food Search to be used in the St. Charles County area.    '''  </center>]]
 
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|colspan="2" |    [[image:Main Page Sep 10, 2014.jpg|center|390px|thumb|<center>'''  Maintc. Crew Leader Travis Wilfong (left) and Maintc. Worker Matt Morgan clear debris along Rte. 86 near Reddings Mill after a September thunderstorm.    '''  </center>]]
 
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|colspan="2" |  [[image:Main Page Sep 4, 2014.jpg|center|390px|thumb|<center>'''  [http://www.clarksonconstruction.com/ Clarkson Construction Co.] crews pour concrete at sunrise on the [http://www.modot.org/kansascity/major_projects/ManchesterBridgeatI-70.htm Manchester Bridge project]. There are 457,000 lbs. of reinforcing steel in the deck and barrier walls and about 1,500 cubic yards of concrete to be poured in the deck and diaphragms alone. By the end of 2015, the $65 million project will replace the I-70 bridges over Manchester Trafficway, the Blue River and the adjacent rail yard as well as the historic through-tied arch Rte. 40 bridge over the Blue River.    '''  </center>]]
 
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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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If you are not sure if a document can be digitally signed, please reach out to your Assistant District/Division Engineers for guidance.
  
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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This information will be updated as needed. Please check back often.
  
MediaWiki, the engine behind the Wikipedia on the World Wide Web, is the software delivering the EPG.  Over 20 million 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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|colspan="2" | [[image:Main Page Sep 2, 2014.jpg|center|390px|thumb|<center>'''  [http://kciconstruction.com/ KCI Construction] continues Stage 3 work to construct the interior abutments and girders on the land bridge of the [http://www.modot.org/stlouis/major_projects/ParkovertheHighway.htm Park Over the Highway] project near the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.  The land bridge is to be completed by December and all construction on the project is to be completed by October 2015.  '''  </center>]]
 
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|'''20.'''  [[:Category:400 FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT|EPG 400]], 100924 ||'''10.''' [[:Category:616 Temporary Traffic Control|EPG 616]], 148138
 
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|'''19.'''  [[751.5 Standard Details|EPG 751.5]], 103486    ||'''9.'''  [[:Category:101 Standard Forms|EPG 101]], 178572
 
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|'''18.'''    [[903.6 Warning Signs|EPG 903.6]], 103682  ||'''8.''' [[:Category:600 INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION|EPG 600]], 181527
 
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|'''17.'''  [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services|EPG 134]], 105926    ||'''7.''' [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations|EPG 616.23]], 183439
 
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|'''16.'''    [[136.4 Consultant Selection and Consultant Contract Management|EPG 136.4]], 109215    ||'''6.''' [[136.12 Figures, Glossary and Other Useful Links|EPG 136.12]], 188179
 
 
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|'''14.'''    [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B)|EPG 620.2]], 115454  || '''4.''' [[:Category:700 STRUCTURES AND HYDRAULICS|EPG 700]], 231399
 
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|'''13.'''  [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)|EPG 136.9]], 116991  || '''3.''' [[:Category:900 TRAFFIC CONTROL|EPG 900]], 249980
 
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|'''12.'''  [[:Category:903 Highway Signing|EPG 903]], 129111 ||'''2.''' [[:Category:751 LRFD Bridge Design Guidelines|EPG 751]], 281296
 
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'''Impact Fee'''
 
 
9/11/14: General guidance was recently added about the assessment of an impact fee to fund future maintenance and operation of system expansion projects completely funded by other entities. The info is located in a yellow box at the top of [[121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)|EPG 121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)]].
 
 
'''Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)'''
 
 
9/9/14: Guidance in [[616.4 Pedestrian and Worker Safety (MUTCD Chapter 6D)#616.4.3 Worker Safety Considerations|EPG 616.4.3 Worker Safety Considerations]], [[616.5 Flagger Control (MUTCD Chapter 6E)#616.5.2 High-Visibility Safety Apparel (MUTCD 6E.02)|EPG 616.5.2 High-Visibility Safety Apparel]], [[616.18 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 616|EPG 616.18 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 616]] and [[616.20 Flagger Training|EPG 616.20 Flagger Training]] was brought into line with current PPE requirements.
 
 
'''[[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#134.5.4 Consultant Performance Appraisals|EPG 134.5.4 Consultant Performance Appraisals]]'''
 
 
9/8/14: Guidance was updated to reflect the new [http://netprod3/DesignConsultant/Questionnaire Online Evaluation] of the consultant’s performance.
 
 
'''[[:Category:151 Administrative Rule Creation or Modification Process|EPG 151 Administrative Rule Creation or Modification Process]]'''
 
 
9/5/14: This new article outlines the process to create or modify administrative rules.  It especially applies to divisional leaders and is based upon new Missouri legislation.
 
 
'''Pilot Vehicle Brochure'''
 
 
9/3/14:  In [[616.5 Flagger Control (MUTCD Chapter 6E)#616.5.3.7 Pilot Vehicle|EPG 616.5.3.7 Pilot Vehicle]] information about the ''Pilot Vehicle'' brochure has been added.
 
 
'''[[127.25 Maintenance Environmental Policies#127.25.2.1 Hazardous Material Spills (Roadway) by Others|EPG 127.25.2.1 Hazardous Material Spills (Roadway) by Others]]'''
 
 
9/2/14: Existing policy was clarified as well as the District Hazardous Material Coordinator info was updated.
 
 
'''[[606.1 Guardrail#606.1.3.1 3R/4R Projects|EPG 606.1.3.1 3R/4R Projects]]'''
 
 
8/29/14: Guidance about the considerations for guardrails in 1R, 2R, 3R and 4R work was clarified.
 
 
'''[[:Category:701 Drilled Shafts|EPG 701 Drilled Shafts]]'''
 
 
8/29/14: Guidance was added to clarify why CSL pipes must be filled with water and plugger or capped, as required by Sec 701.4.17.2.1.
 
 
'''[[643.2 Local Utility Adjustments - Public and Private#643.2.1.13 Federal Cost Participation for Reimbursable Utility Relocations|EPG 643.2.1.13 Federal Cost Participation for Reimbursable Utility Relocations]]'''
 
 
8/29/14: This new subarticle further clarifies and gives additional info for this topic. As a result of this new info, the wording used in [[643.2 Local Utility Adjustments - Public and Private#643.2.1.44.2 Buy America Certification Requirement for Utilities|Master Reimbursable Utility Agreements (MRUA)]] has been slightly revised to reference Engineering Policy Guide 643.2.1.44 (instead of 643.2.1.43).
 
 
'''"Phased" Section 106 Process'''
 
 
8/28/14: [[:Category:135 The Section 106 Process#135.2 The Section 106 Process for MoDOT Projects|EPG 135.2 The Section 106 Process for MoDOT Projects]] was revised to reflect a new agreement with FHWA and others allowing MoDOT to use a “phased” approach to achieve Section 106 compliance.
 
 
'''Outdoor Advertising'''
 
 
8/26/14: Clarifying guidance about grandfathering an extension was added to [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.11 Cutout and Extension Process|EPG 236.16.11 Cutout and Extension Process]].
 
 
'''Engineering Judgment'''
 
 
8/26/14: A paragraph was added to [[:Category:900 TRAFFIC CONTROL#900.1.9 Engineering Study and Engineering Judgment (MUTCD Section 1A.09)|EPG 900.1.9 Engineering Study and Engineering Judgment's]] "Guidance" and a sentence removed from [[:Category:900 TRAFFIC CONTROL#900.1.13 Definitions of Headings, Words and Phrases in the EPG 900 articles (MUTCD Section 1A.13)|EPG 900.1.13 Definitions']] "A. Standard" to reflect that FHWA now permits MoDOT to use engineering judgment to modify "shall" conditions.
 
 
'''Standard Detailing Notes'''
 
 
8/25/14: [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(I1.67) Field Welding New Stiffeners|Note I1.67]] was updated for greater clarity.
 
 
'''The Professional Land Surveyor's Signature and Seal on Legal Descriptions'''
 
 
8/21/14: Guidance for the PLS signature and seal was clarified in [[238.2 Land Surveying#238.2.17 Professional Land Surveyor Review|EPG 238.2.17 Professional Land Surveyor Review]] as well as [[236.4 Description Writing and Titles#236.4.6.2 Methods of Legally Describing the Fee or Portion Thereof|EPG 236.4.6.2 Methods of Legally Describing the Fee or Portion Thereof]].
 
 
'''[http://www.modot.org/business/BoxCulvertQuantityProgram.htm Box Culvert Quantity Program]'''
 
 
8/20/14: This program is now presented in [[751.8 LRFD Concrete Box Culverts|EPG 751.8 LRFD Concrete Box Culverts]].
 
 
'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.2.6.3.3 Roadway Fill|EPG 751.1.2.6.3.3 Roadway Fill]]'''
 
 
8/18/14: Guidance for the minimum fill over box culverts under roadway has been added.
 
 
'''[[903.10 General Service Signs#903.10.1 Sizes of General Service Signs (MUTCD Section 2I.01)|EPG 903.10.1 Sizes of General Service Signs]]'''
 
 
8/13/14: General Service Signs have been discontinued. They shall be left in place until they reach the end of their service life.
 
 
'''[http://contribute.modot.mo.gov/business/contractor_resources/documents/Land_Disturbance_Training_2014.pdf Land Disturbance Training 2014] and [http://contribute.modot.mo.gov/business/contractor_resources/Land_Disturbance_Tablet_Training_2014.wmv Land Disturbance Tablet Training 2014]'''
 
 
8/13/14:  In [[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)|EPG 806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)]],
 
the Land Disturbance Training 2014, a summarized refresher presentation, was updated. Also, a video, Land Disturbance Tablet Training 2014, is now available for ipad and tablet users.
 
 
'''[[750.7 Non-Hydraulic Considerations#750.7.11.1 Minimum Fill Heights|EPG 750.7.11.1 Minimum Fill Heights]]'''
 
 
8/12/14: Guidance has been added for minimum fill heights over box culverts. Also, guidance for minimum fill heights over pipes was updated.
 
 
'''Standard Detailing Notes'''
 
 
8/8/14: [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#A1. Design Specifications, Loadings & Unit Stresses|Note A1.1]] was updated for LRFD Seismic Design.
 
 
'''[[751.5 Standard Details#751.5.3 Hydraulics|EPG 751.5.3 Hydraulics]]'''
 
 
8/8/14: Guidance and flood data tables were updated to be consistent with practical design.
 
 
'''[[:Category:622 Pavement and Bridge Surface Removal and Texturing#622.2.1 Construction Inspection for Diamond Grinding of Existing Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (Sec 622.30)|EPG 622.2.1 Construction Inspection for Diamond Grinding of Existing Portland Cement Concrete Pavement]]'''
 
 
8/7/14: MoDOT and MDNR have agreed to a sixth precaution involving dispersal of diamond grinding residue.
 
 
'''[[236.5 Property Management#236.5.14 Release of Temporary Easements and Retention Clauses|EPG 236.5.14 Release of Temporary Easements and Retention Clauses]]'''
 
 
8/6/14: A fourth method is now available to release temporary easements or retention clauses.
 
 
'''Sidewalks'''
 
 
8/5/14: A new paragraph at the bottom of [[:Category:642 Pedestrian Facilities#Maintenance Responsibility|Maintenance Responsibility]] clarifies existing policy. Guidance in [[642.1 Sidewalk Design Criteria#642.1.1 Sidewalk Location and Width|EPG 642.1.1 Sidewalk Location and Width]] was revised to reflect the 4 ft. minimum width allowed after approval through the Design Exception process.
 
 
'''Updated QRGs'''
 
 
8/4/14: Two QRGs, [[media:Emergency Contacts 2014.docx|Emergency Contacts]] and [[media:Line Item Adjustments 2014.docx|Line Item Adjustments]], have been updated in [[:Category:101 Standard Forms|EPG 101 Standard Forms]].
 
 
'''EPG 902.15 Designing a Traffic Signal'''
 
 
8/1/14: The [[media:902.15 worksheets.xlsm|Signal Design Worksheets]] spreadsheet is now available.
 

Revision as of 08:59, 9 April 2020

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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: