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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:
 
 
  
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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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| 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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|colspan="2" |    [[image:Main Page Aug 27, 2015.jpg|center|400px|thumb|<center>'''  Sr. Maintc. Worker Chris Plaster (left) and Maintc. Worker Austin Davis of the Regional Bridge Crew help repair the Rte. 160 bridge west of Lamar. Because of deterioration, a 20-ton load limit was posted for the bridge in July. Once repairs are complete, the plan is to raise the load limit by Labor Day.  </center>  '''  ]]  
 
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|colspan="2" |    [[image:Main Page 2 Aug 27, 2015.jpg|center|400px|thumb|<center>'''  Don Schnieders Excavating Company employees are in the process of [http://www.modot.org/northeast/newsandinformation/District3Release.shtml?action=displaySSI&newsId=202856 replacing the Indian Camp Cr. Bridge on Warren County Rte. J].    '''  </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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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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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://sharepoint/sites/de/RealEstate/SitePages/Home.aspx Right of Way], [http://sharepoint/sites/de/Pages/default.aspx Design], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/br/pages/default.aspx Bridge], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/cm/Pages/default.aspx Construction], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/tr/Pages/default.aspx Traffic] and [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/mt/default.aspx Maintenance] manuals.
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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.
  
MediaWiki, the engine behind the Wikipedia on the World Wide Web, is the software delivering the EPG.  Over 30 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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'''Other helpful documents and tips:'''
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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).
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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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|'''20.'''  [[903.6 Warning Signs|EPG 903.6]], 119702  ||'''10.''' [[:Category:616 Temporary Traffic Control|EPG 616]], 169260
 
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|'''19.'''  [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services|EPG 134]], 122621    ||'''9.'''  [[:Category:600 INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION|EPG 600]], 202996
 
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|'''18.'''  [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50]], 124741    ||'''8.'''  [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations|EPG 616.23]], 216638
 
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|'''17.'''  [[751.40 Widening and Repair (Non-LRFD)|EPG 751.40]], 130040    ||'''7.''' [[:Category:101 Standard Forms|EPG 101]], 234028
 
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|'''16.'''    [[136.4 Consultant Selection and Consultant Contract Management|EPG 136.4]], 130457    ||'''6.'''  [[:Category:100 GENERAL|EPG 100]], 250432
 
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|'''15.'''    [[751.5 Standard Details|EPG 751.5]], 136789    ||'''5.''' [[136.12 Figures, Glossary and Other Useful Links|EPG 136.12]], 257528
 
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|'''14.'''    [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B)|EPG 620.2]], 139531      || '''4.''' [[:Category:700 STRUCTURES AND HYDRAULICS|EPG 700]], 258064
 
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|'''13.'''    [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)|EPG 136.9]], 148206  || '''3.''' [[:Category:900 TRAFFIC CONTROL|EPG 900]], 279671
 
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|'''12.'''  [[:Category:903 Highway Signing|EPG 903]], 151057 ||'''2.''' [[:Category:751 LRFD Bridge Design Guidelines|EPG 751]], 327175
 
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|'''11.'''  [[:Category:200 GEOMETRICS|EPG 200]], 159000  ||'''1.''' EPG Main Page, 2081510
 
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'''Series I Protective Coating '''
 
 
8/28/15: Guidance in [[751.14 Steel Superstructure#751.14.5.8 Protective Coating Requirements|EPG 751.14.5.8 Protective Coating Requirements]] and [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#A4. Protective Coatings|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes A4. Protective Coatings]] was revised to conform to Sec 1081, clarifying when to use System I.
 
 
'''[[Other Aspects of Pavement Design#Purpose of Alternate and Optional Pavement Bidding|Alternate Paving Minimal Thickness]]'''
 
 
8/27/15:  Guidance was clarified to indicate the minimal thickness of pavement must be 7" for a Life Cycle Cost Adjustment to be applied.
 
 
'''[[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.4 Coordination with other Agencies|EPG 129.4 Coordination with other Agencies]]'''
 
 
8/25/15: Guidance was clarified about the list of agencies with whom to coordinate the environmental process.
 
 
'''[[:Category:105 Control of Work#After a project has been completed|EPG 105.15 Acceptance]]'''
 
 
8/25/15: Guidance about contractor's surety has been clarified since contractor surety has not been necessary for some time. 
 
 
'''[http://sharepoint/sites/de/environmental_historic_pres/Stormwater/MS4-TS4/IDDE/idde-print_LPHA.pdf Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Fact Sheet]'''
 
 
8/24/15: This helpful document is available at [[127.29 Storm Water#Private homeowners are regulated|EPG 127.29.5 MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination]].
 
 
'''[[:Category:550 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Design|EPG 550.1 Safety Edge<sup>SM</sup>]]'''
 
 
8/19/15: This new subarticle updates EPG guidance to current practice for concrete design.
 
 
'''[[:Category:806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control#For projects performed by MoDOT’s internal staff|EPG 806.7.6 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control Basis of Payment]]'''
 
 
8/17/15: To maintain compliance with the Consent Decree's requirements, erosion control change order guidance has been provided.
 
 
'''[[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#Erosion Control Change Orders|Erosion Control Change Orders]]'''
 
 
8/11/15: Guidance was updated in EPG 109.12 Change Orders because the EPA is now mandating the Stormwater Compliance and Environmental Specialist be able to execute change orders up to $100,000 for erosion control items.
 
 
'''ET-Plus Policy'''
 
 
8/7/15: In [[606.1 Guardrail#All guardrail end terminals that are not currently|EPG 606.1.3.1 3R/4R Projects]], guidance now requires ET-Plus end treatment devices to be replaced during construction or repair, including anytime existing adjacent guardrail is raised or the end treatment modified.
 
 
'''Concrete Coring'''
 
 
8/6/15: In several locations in EPG 751 LRFD Bridge Design Guidelines, references to concrete coring of drilled shafts were removed because it is no longer specified on a set of bridge plans for integrity testing of drilled shafts. During construction, concrete coring may still be called for by the engineer when there is a dispute with the sonic logging testing.
 
 
'''[[Media:234.2.1.1 Diamond Interchange.pdf|Geometric Layout of a Diamond Interchange]]'''
 
 
7/31/15: In [[234.2 Diamond Interchanges#234.2.1.1 Ramp and Preliminary Plan Criteria|EPG 234.2.1.1 Ramp and Preliminary Plan Criteria]], the 700 ft. dimension between ramp termini previously shown in this diagram was revised to 800 ft. to reflect recent USDOT/FHWA guidance.
 
 
'''[[236.3 Administration#236.3.7.5 Distribution of Clearance Certification|EPG 236.3.7.5 Distribution of Clearance Certification]]'''
 
 
7/24/15: Guidance has been provided for loading documents into RWPA.
 
 
'''[[media:616.14 WZ Questions.docx|Work Zone Questions for the Core Team]]'''
 
 
7/23/15: This new list has been produced to aid PMs and the core team to develop the WZ JSP and to identify early on the WZ impacts. It is available in [[616.14 Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy#616.14.3.2.4 Project Core Team|EPG 616.14.3.2.4 Project Core Team]].
 
 
'''PCC and Superpave Smoothness '''
 
 
7/22/15: Guidance about PCC and Superpave concerning smoothness in [[:Category:403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement#Inertial Profiler Test Results|EPG 403.1.17 Quality Control]], [[:Category:403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement#Diamond Grinding|EPG 403.1.21 Basis of Payment]] and [[:Category:502 Portland Cement Concrete Base and Pavement#502.1.8 Surface Test (Sec 502.8)|EPG 502.1.8 Surface Test]] was revised to comply with Sec 610. 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Help_Article#EPG_Ballot_Cycles Engineering Policy Group Ballot Cycles]'''
 
 
7/17/15:  The ballot cycle dates have been updated.
 
 
'''New RW Form'''
 
 
7/15/15: The new [[media:236.7 Opinion Survey 2015.docx|Property Owner Opinion Survey]] will help property owners show how MoDOT representatives performed their job of acquiring property rights and, perhaps, indicate possible future improvements.
 
 
'''Fatal Crash Reviews'''
 
 
7/15/15: Fatal crash reviews are now an optional regional council process.  EPG 907.6 Fatal Crash Reviews has been removed.
 
 
'''Composite Design for Steel Superstructures'''
 
 
7/9/15: In [[751.10 General Superstructure#For MoDOT Standard Girders Type 2, 3 and 4, and Steel Girders:|EPG 751.10.2.1 Precast Prestressed Concrete Panel Forms - Design]] and especially in [[751.14 Steel Superstructure#751.14.4 Composite Design|EPG 751.14.4 Composite Design]], guidance and details about making steel girders and beams composite were added.
 
 
'''[[:Category:806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control#Temporary Stream Crossing (Sec. 806.100)|Construction Inspection Guidance for Temporary Stream Crossings]]'''
 
 
7/9/15: Guidance was updated to bring it into compliance with Sec 303.2.
 
 
'''[[:Category:620 Pavement Marking#Pavement Marking Guidelines|Pavement Marking Guidelines]]'''
 
 
7/8/15: The types of paint available to contractors has been clarified in this table. A diagram, "Pavement Marking Material Decision Tree for Design Projects", was also added.
 
 
'''[[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#109.12 Change Orders (for Sec 109.12)|EPG 109.12 Change Orders]]'''
 
 
7/7/15: Under MoDOT's agreement with FHWA, Level 2 change orders will also be sent to FHWA for review. 
 
 
'''Custody of QA Cores'''
 
 
7/1/15: In [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:403_Asphaltic_Concrete_Pavement#403.1.19_Acceptance_of_Material_.28Sec_403.19.29 EPG 403.1.19 Acceptance of Material] and [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:502_Portland_Cement_Concrete_Base_and_Pavement#502.2_Material_Inspection EPG 502.2 Material Inspection], guidance has been updated to show that tamper-proof bags will be used when the MoDOT project inspector could not maintain full-time possession.
 
 
'''[[#143.2 Practical Design Concepts to Consider|EPG 143.2 Practical Design Concepts to Consider]]'''
 
 
6/30/15: This new guidance leads designers to consider typical items during project design to produce a practical application of radical cost control.
 
 
'''[[106.3.2.86 TM-86 Preparation of Samples for Surface Sealer Wet Track Abrasion|EPG 106.3.2.86 TM-86 Preparation of Samples for Surface Sealer Wet Track Abrasion]]
 
 
6/30/15: This is a new MoDOT Test Method.
 
 
'''[[:Category:409 Seal Coat|Seal Coats]] and [[:Category:402 Bituminous Surface Leveling|Contracting Level Coats]] '''
 
 
6/26/15: The CLC and Seal Coat guidelines and JSP packages were updated.  Guidance in [[:Category:409 Seal Coat#409.1 Design|EPG 409.1 Design]] now provides contractor flexibility and increases the potential usage of seal coats.
 

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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: