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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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|[[image:Main Page April 20, 2017.jpg|center|400px|thumb|<center>''' The TMA Flagger won the People's Choice Award and the Director's Safety Award at the [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/TP/Documents/InnovationsChallenge.aspx 2017 Innovations Challenge Showcase]. This innovation was produced by Maintc. Supervisor Travis Teter, Maintc. Supervisor David Eppright, Maintc. Crew Leader Russell Fisher and Equipment Technician Supervisor Chris Zurn. The idea started when Teter received a call from his twin brother, who is also a flagger, about the on-the-job death of another flagger on his team. The innovation with the loud horn eliminates the need of a flagger in the work zone and increases safety in all types of work zones by improving directions to motorists while also protecting the work area with a [[:Category:612 Impact Attenuators#612.1.1 Truck- and Trailer-Mounted Attenuators|TMA]]. [[image:Main Page 2 April 20, 2017.jpg|center|400px]] MHTC Vice Chair Gregg Smith and Warrensburg Maintc. Supervisor Travis Teter<br/><br/>The innovation, a boat trailer style TMA modified to be an [[616.5 Flagger Control (MUTCD Chapter 6E)#616.5.4 Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (MUTCD 6E.04)|AFAD]], uses three color variable message boards, an automated stop and slow paddle and a flashing signal.      </center> ''']]
 
 
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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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MediaWiki, the engine behind the Wikipedia on the World Wide Web, is the software delivering the EPG.  Over 40 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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:::*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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'''Girder Chair Details'''
 
  
4/11/17: In [[751.11 Bearings#751.11.3.6 Girder/Beam Chairs|EPG 751.11.3.6 Girder/Beam Chairs]], [[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.10 Closed Intermediate Bent Diaphragms|EPG 751.22.3.10 Closed Intermediate Bent Diaphragms]] and [[751.35 Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents#751.35.3 Dimensions|EPG 751.35.3 Dimensions]], girder chair details and end distances from center line of bearing to end of steel and prestressed girders were clarified.
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|align="left"|The design concepts and criteria within the Engineering Policy Guide (EPG) are intended for use when designing new construction projects on new locations or designing reconstruction projects on existing locationsProjects on existing roadways call for a flexible, practical, and performance-based approach to design. The EPG encourages flexible and practical design, which emphasizes the role of the planning and design teams in determining appropriate design dimensions based on project-specific conditions and existing and future roadway performance, more than on meeting specific nominal design criteria. Although new design values and concepts may be presented throughout the EPG, this does not imply that existing roadways are unsafe, nor does it mandate the initiation of projects to improve existing roadways. While the EPG does include nearly all engineering related aspects of roadway design and maintenance it is not all encompassing. The use of properly equipped and maintained vehicles, operated by a capable user, is also pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of a transportation facility.  
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#H7. Slab Drains (Notes for Bridge Standard Drawings)|Slab Drain Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
 
 
 
4/6/17: The slab drain notes were correlated with all the slab drain standard drawings.
 
 
 
'''[[127.4 Wetlands and Streams#127.4.1.1 Overview|EPG 127.4 Wetlands and Streams]]'''
 
 
 
4/5/17: Guidance for classifying streams has been added.
 
 
 
'''Temporary Rumble Strips'''
 
 
 
3/29/17: Two location notes and the color of the rumbles in the legends of [[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#Fig. 616.6.87.1 Rumble Strip Placement in Flagging Operations|Fig. 616.6.87.1 Rumble Strip Placement in Flagging Operations]] and [[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#Fig. 616.6.87.2 Rumble Strip Placement on a Divided Highway|Fig. 616.6.87.2 Rumble Strip Placement on a Divided Highway]] were revised to aid designers in completing temporary traffic control plans.
 
 
 
'''eAgreements'''
 
 
 
3/27/17: [[:Category:153 Agreements and Contracts#153.1 The Agreement Process|EPG 153.1 The Agreement Process]] and [[:Category:235 Preliminary Plans#235.2.3 Municipal Agreements (DE11) and County Agreements (DE10)|EPG 235.2.3 Municipal Agreements and County Agreements]] were updated to reflect the current eAgreement process.  In [[:Category:153 Agreements and Contracts|EPG 153 Agreements and Contracts]], the tables were updated to provide the current contract listings.
 
 
 
'''[[153.19 Right of Way|EPG 153.19 Right of Way]]'''
 
 
 
3/21/17:  RW agreement guidance has been updated to current procedures.
 
 
 
'''[[606.1 Guardrail#During the project development process|EPG 606.1.3.2 End Terminals, Crash Cushions and Anchors]]'''
 
 
 
3/20/17: Guidance about the grading limits was clarified when using MASH crashworthy end terminals for the exposed ends of all new runs of guardrail.
 
 
 
'''[[616.14 Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy#616.14.10 Work Zone Transportation Management Plan|EPG 616.14.10 Work Zone Transportation Management Plan]]'''
 
 
 
3/17/17: Guidance for WZ Transportation Management was clarified.
 
 
 
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(H11.19)|Ornamental Pedestrian Fencing]]'''
 
 
 
3/17/17: A new standard detailing note is available to show that it is not required for AASHTO’s design live load for ornamental pedestrian fencing to be applied simultaneously.
 
 
 
'''Outdoor Advertising'''
 
 
 
3/16/17: in [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.9.1 Substantially Rebuilt Conforming Out of Standard Outdoor Advertising|EPG 236.16.9.1 Substantially Rebuilt Conforming Out of Standard Outdoor Advertising]] and [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.9.2 Deteriorated or Damaged Nonconforming Outdoor Advertising|EPG 236.16.9.2 Deteriorated or Damaged Nonconforming Outdoor Advertising]], the process for sending ODA courtesy letter was revised.
 
 
 
'''[[903.18 Other Signing Items#903.18.4 Object Markers for Obstructions Adjacent to the Roadway (MUTCD Section 2C.65)|EPG 903.18.4 Object Markers for Obstructions Adjacent to the Roadway]]'''
 
 
 
3/16/17: Object Marker usage policy was clarified, including new figures showing standard installation details.
 
 
 
'''[[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#When using straight strands|EPG 751.22.2.2 Prestressing Strands; Strand Arrangement Optimizing]]'''  
 
 
 
3/8/17:  New guidance for aligning NU top flange, straight and harped prestressing strands, when possible, in NU prestressed girders to aid in fabricating flange blockouts.
 
 
 
'''Bridge Memo and Design Layout Requirements'''
 
 
 
3/8/17: Guidance in [[751.1 Preliminary Design#19. Identify the bridge|EPG 751.1.2.18.2 Content]] and [[751.1 Preliminary Design#p. Identify the bridge|EPG 751.1.2.31 Finishing Up Design Layout]] for bridge approach slabs requirements for Bridge Memo and the Design Layout was expanded and clarified.
 
 
 
'''Galvanized Steel Pipes'''
 
 
 
3/7/17: Guidance in several articles, including [[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.2.20 Substructure Type|EPG 751.1.2.20 Substructure Type]] , [[751.32 Concrete Pile Cap Intermediate Bents#751.32.3 Details |EPG 751.32.3 Details]], [[751.36 Driven Piles#751.36.2 Steel Pile|EPG 751.36.2 Steel Pile]] and [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#E2. Foundation Data Table|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes E.2]], has been updated to require all steel pile (HP, Closed end CIP, Opened end CIP) to be galvanized.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:821 Herbicides and Roadsides|EPG 821 Herbicides and Roadsides]]'''
 
 
 
2/23/17: Guidance for products has been updated for 2017.
 
 
 
'''[[media:Fig 104.7 2017.doc|Cost Estimate Guide for Rural Preliminary Design]] '''
 
 
 
2/21/17: In [[104.7 Estimates|EPG 104.7 Estimates]], the Cost Estimate Guide for rural preliminary design was updated.
 
 
 
'''[[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.4.5 Subordination of Mortgage Liens|EPG 236.7.4.5 Subordination of Mortgage Liens]]'''
 
 
 
2/17/17: Guidance about the Partial Deed of Release has been updated to reflect current practices.
 
 
 
'''Epoxy Coated Reinforcing'''
 
 
 
2/15/17: Guidance in [[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines#751.5.9.2.2 Epoxy Coated Reinforcement Requirements|EPG 751.5.9.2.2 Epoxy Coated Reinforcement Requirements]] has expanded the use of epoxy coated reinforcement in bridge structures.
 
 
 
'''Traffic Signal Maintenance'''
 
 
 
2/15/17:  Signal-related preventive maintenance and inspection process guidance in [[902.4 Signal Installations and Equipment#902.4.2.1 Controller and Cabinet Replacement Program|EPG 902.4.2.1 Controller and Cabinet Replacement Program]] and [[902.5 Traffic Control Signal Features (MUTCD Chapter 4D)#902.5.8.3 Signal Maintenance|EPG 902.5.8.3 Signal Maintenance]] was updated.
 
 
 
'''[[127.29 Storm Water|EPG 127.29 Storm Water]]'''
 
 
 
2/15/17: New and updated guidance provides permit requirements. Also, new [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.13 Public Involvement for Stormwater|EPG 129.13 Public Involvement for Stormwater]] guidance describes the public involvement process that allows input on new permits. 
 
 
 
'''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#616.6.51.3 WORK ZONE NO PHONE ZONE Sign|WORK ZONE NO PHONE ZONE Sign]]'''
 
 
 
2/15/17:  New guidance implements the Work Zone No Phone Zone signs. [[media:616.8.50 2017.pdf|TA-50]] was also updated.
 
 
 
'''[[751.10 General Superstructure#751.10.4 Conduit Systems|EPG 751.10.4 Conduit Systems]]'''
 
 
 
2/10/17: Guidance about deflection fitting and expansion fitting requirements was clarified.
 
 
 
'''[[751.40 Widening and Repair (LFD and Not Updated)#751.40.2.3 Substructure Repair|EPG 751.40.2.3 Substructure Repair]]'''
 
 
 
2/9/17: Guidance for formed and unformed repair areas was clarified.
 

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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
The Engineering Policy Guide is maintained via the use of MS Edge. For optimal viewing quality, please choose MS Edge for your browser.
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:


The design concepts and criteria within the Engineering Policy Guide (EPG) are intended for use when designing new construction projects on new locations or designing reconstruction projects on existing locations. Projects on existing roadways call for a flexible, practical, and performance-based approach to design. The EPG encourages flexible and practical design, which emphasizes the role of the planning and design teams in determining appropriate design dimensions based on project-specific conditions and existing and future roadway performance, more than on meeting specific nominal design criteria. Although new design values and concepts may be presented throughout the EPG, this does not imply that existing roadways are unsafe, nor does it mandate the initiation of projects to improve existing roadways. While the EPG does include nearly all engineering related aspects of roadway design and maintenance it is not all encompassing. The use of properly equipped and maintained vehicles, operated by a capable user, is also pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of a transportation facility.