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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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There are several documents (internal and external) that can be signed with digital signatures through PDF editing software. ONLY PDF DOCUMENTS CAN BE DIGITIALLY SIGNEDFirst you must set up your digital signature ID:
  
MoDOT has made great strides to build a good transportation system and increase taxpayers' trust in its ability to deliver what was promisedInnovative 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 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 IDUnless 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.   
  
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 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.
  
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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The following documents may be signed with the digital signatures methods above:
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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.
  
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This information will be updated as needed. Please check back often.
  
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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.'''  [[:Category:136 Local Public Agency (LPA) Policy|EPG 136]], 128860    ||'''10.''' [[:Category:616 Temporary Traffic Control|EPG 616]], 177128
 
 
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|'''17.'''    [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50]], 140860    ||'''7.''' [[:Category:101 Standard Forms|EPG 101]], 261973
 
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|'''11.'''  [[:Category:200 GEOMETRICS|EPG 200]], 165810    ||'''1.''' EPG Main Page, 2266199
 
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'''[[:Category:153 Agreements and Contracts|EPG 153 Agreements and Contracts]]'''
 
 
2/25/16: This new article provides details on each step and other important information needed to properly execute agreements. [[:Category:235 Preliminary Plans#235.2.3 Municipal Agreements (DE11) and County Agreements (DE10)|EPG 235.2.3 Municipal Agreements and County Agreements]] now provides specific instructions for municipal and county agreements not covered in EPG 153.
 
 
'''[[141.1 Cost Share/Economic Development Program#141.1.5 Approval Process|EPG 141.1.5 Approval Process]]'''
 
 
2/25/16:  Revised to provide clearer guidance on the approval process for the Cost Share/Economic Development Program.
 
 
'''Bituminous Base and Pavement Gradation and Quality Assurance Testing'''
 
 
2/25/16: In [[:Category:401 Bituminous Base and Pavement#401.2.4 Gradation Control (Sec 401.5)|EPG 401.2.4 Gradation Control]],the density testing requirements were revised. In [[:Category:401 Bituminous Base and Pavement#401.2.8 Quality Assurance (Sec 401.9)|EPG 401.2.8 Quality Assurance]], the quality assurance requirements for specific tests and requirements for a failed test were revised.
 
 
'''[[413.3 Ultrathin Bonded Asphalt Wearing Surface#413.3.4 Membrane Application Rate|EPG 413.3.4 Membrane Application Rate]]'''
 
 
2/25/16: This new guidance establishes an application rate for UBAWS membrane based upon the surface to which the product is applied.
 
 
'''Flaggers'''
 
 
2/25/16: [[616.22 Advanced Work Zone Training|EPG 616.22 Advanced Work Zone Training]] and others articles now state that MoDOT employees working in the capacity of a Work Zone Specialist will be re-certified every 4 years.
 
 
'''Work Zone Capacity Analysis Update'''
 
 
2/25/16: In [[616.13 Work Zone Capacity, Queue and Travel Delay|EPG 616.13 Work Zone Capacity, Queue and Travel Delay]], the [[media:616.13 WZ Impact.xlsm|MoDOT Work Zone Impact Analysis Spreadsheet]] was updated. 
 
 
'''[[:Category:503 Bridge Approach Slabs|EPG 503 Bridge Approach Slabs]]'''
 
 
2/25/16: Criteria was added for repairing bridge approach slabs or replacing new approach slabs or simply not using them on rehabilitation, redeck and widening bridge jobs.
 
 
[http://sharepoint/sites/de/Innovations/MASH/_layouts/WordViewer.aspx?id=/sites/de/Innovations/MASH/Shared%20Documents/Policy/Interim%20Guardrail%20Policy%20160208.docx&Source=http%3A%2F%2Fsharepoint%2Fsites%2Fde%2FInnovations%2FMASH%2FSitePages%2FHome%2Easpx%3FRootFolder%3D%252Fsites%252Fde%252FInnovations%252FMASH%252FShared%2520Documents%252FPolicy%26FolderCTID%3D0x0120000BEB177BA2B59343AB4EE196BF0D945B%26View%3D%7BBED0D136%2D81B1%2D4C0A%2DA8C1%2D0AFFF986FADB%7D&DefaultItemOpen=1 '''Interim Guardrail Policy''']
 
 
2/23/16: This important interim policy is now available at the top of [[606.1 Guardrail|EPG 606.1 Guardrail]].
 
 
'''END SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT Sign'''
 
 
2/19/16: In [[903.19 Signing for School Areas#Table 903.19.1 School Area Sign and Plaque Sizes|Table 903.19.1 School Area Sign and Plaque Sizes]], the appropriate size to be used for this sign has been added.
 
 
'''Right of Way Duties to Provide A-Date and Clearance on Design-Build Projects'''
 
 
2/8/16: New guidance was provided at [[236.3 Administration#Acquisition Authority and Project Funding for Design-Build Projects|EPG Acquisition Authority and Project Funding for Design-Build Projects]] and [[236.3 Administration#236.3.7.8 Design-Build Right of Way Clearance|EPG 236.3.7.8 Design-Build Right of Way Clearance]].
 
 
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(G1.7.1) Use for skewed bents.|Standard Detailing Note for Integral End Bents]]'''
 
 
2/3/16: Guidance in this note pertaining to #5-H (L shaped) approach slab anchorage bars, end of slab and fill face of end bent as well as in [[751.35 Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents#751.35.3.3 Prestressed Girder End Bent|EPG 751.35.3.3 Prestressed Girder End Bent]] through [[751.35 Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents#751.35.4.4 Skewed Bents|EPG 751.35.4.4 Skewed Bents]] was clarified.
 
 
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(B3.34) Use this temporary note|New Standard Detailing Note]]'''
 
 
1/25/16: New note, B3.34, prevents direct contact between different materials.
 
 
'''[[236.5 Property Management|EPG 236.5 Property Management]]'''
 
 
1/21/16: Numerous revisions were made so that this article now reflects current practice.
 
 
'''[[media:Fig 104.7 2015.doc|Cost Estimate Guide for Rural Preliminary Design]] '''
 
 
1/14/16: In [[104.7 Estimates|EPG 104.7 Estimates]], this document has been updated with figures reflecting new Maintenance Treatment per mile costs.
 
 
'''[[236.6 Appraisal and Appraisal Review#Manufactured Homes|Appraisal Considerations for Manufactured Homes]]'''
 
 
1/13/16:  Guidance was updated to current practice pertaining to how a mobile home is determined to be real or not real property.
 
 
'''[[:Category:712 Structural Steel Construction#712.1.5.3 Rotational-Capacity Testing and Installation of A325 Type 3 High Strength Bolts|EPG 712.1.5.3 Rotational-Capacity Testing and Installation of A325 Type 3 High Strength Bolts]]'''
 
 
1/11/16: This new subarticle provides best practices for bolt up testing. Guidance will provide a better quality product and reduce conflicts on acceptance criteria.
 
 
'''[[771.2 Bridge Cleaning and Flushing|EPG 771.2 Bridge Cleaning and Flushing]]'''
 
 
1/5/16: This article was revised to comply with the MDNR permit. Also, [[771.2 Bridge Cleaning and Flushing#Guidance on Aquatic Invasive Species Control BMPs|Guidance on Aquatic Invasive Species Control BMPs]] was added.
 
 
'''Deadline for Submitting Proposals to the Engineering Policy Group'''
 
 
1/5/16: The submittal deadlines have been moved up about a week in [[Help Article#EPG Ballot Cycles|EPG Ballot Cycles]].
 
 
'''[[643.4 Railroads|EPG 643.4 Railroads]]'''
 
 
12/30/15: Much of this article was revised to reflect current practices and to clarify coordination with the Multimodal Railroad group. 
 
 
'''[[127.29 Storm Water#Potential Storm Water Controls|Potential Storm Water Controls Table]]'''
 
 
12/30/15: This table was clarified and expanded.
 
 
'''[http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/TP/tms/Training%20Material/TMS%20Maps%20Training%20Material/TMS%20MAPS%20Instruction%20Manual.pdf TMS Maps User Guide]'''
 
 
12/23/15: This new guide explains [[:Category:145 Transportation Management Systems (TMS)|TMS]] and assists with the various tools available when mapping.
 
 
'''[[131.2 Proprietary Items and Public Interest Findings|EPG 131.2 Proprietary Items and Public Interest Findings]]'''
 
 
12/17/15: Guidance was revised to align with the MoDOT/FHWA oversight and partnering agreements. Revision ensures submitted items receive appropriate approvals.
 
 
'''[[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#Required Notices and Posters|Required Notices and Posters]]'''
 
 
12/11/15: Several required posters and notices have been updated, including FHWA Form 1022, OSHA 3165, WH-1420 and the Unemployment Benefit Law.
 
 
'''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)#JOC JSPs|Job Order Contracting (JOC)]]'''
 
 
12/10/15: Five of the JOC JSPs have been updated. Among the revisions, the unit costs have been fixed for 2016 and storm water compliance and new guardrail requirements have been added.
 
 
'''Federal Involvement'''
 
 
12/8/15: In a number of articles including [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:128_Conceptual_Studies#128.10_Conceptual_Study_Report_Approval_and_Submittal EPG 128.10 Conceptual Study Report Approval and Submittal] and [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=131.1_Design_Exception_Process#131.1.3_Projects_of_Divisional_Interest EPG 131.1.3 Projects of Divisional Interest], terminology has been clarified to the current "federal involvement" (instead of "Full Oversight").
 

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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: