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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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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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|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 locations. Projects on existing roadways call for a flexible, practical, and performance-based approach to designThe 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 roadwaysWhile 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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'''[[751.8 LRFD Concrete Box Culverts#751.8.3.4 Wing Walls on Rock|EPG 751.8.3.4 Wing Walls on Rock]]'''
 
 
 
4/11/18: New guidance for culvert wing walls on rock is now available.
 
 
 
'''Inclusion of DOL Wage Rates In Contracts'''
 
 
 
4/10/2018: In [[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#110.1 Wage Rates (Guidance for Sec 110.1)|EPG 110.1 Wage Rates]], guidance about including the correct wage rate order from the Dept. of Labor on MoDOT projects was updated.
 
 
 
'''[[127.29 Storm Water#Special Watersheds where MoDOT|Special Watersheds where MoDOT has been assigned a Wasteload Allocation]]'''
 
 
 
4/9/18: Guidance to go with the MDNR permit agreement has been added.  
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#Required Notices and Posters|Project Bulletin Board Inspection Rate]] '''
 
 
 
4/5/18: The bulletin board inspection rate was revised from every two months to every three months.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:749 Hydrologic Analysis#749.5.3 Time of Concentration|EPG 749.5.3 Time of Concentration]]'''
 
 
 
4/5/18: Time of Concentration guidance was revised by providing an optional combination of Kirby-Hathaway and Kirpich equations and adding the optional low slope factor presented in new research.
 
 
 
'''[[media:747 Bridge Survey Report April 2018.docx|Bridge Survey Report]]'''
 
 
 
4/4/18: The latest version of this form is now available.
 
 
 
'''[[237.13 Contract Plan File Name Convention#237.13.5 Example Set of Electronic Design Data|EPG 237.13.5 Example Set of Electronic Design Data]]'''
 
 
 
4/3/18: This chart has been updated with current examples.
 
 
 
'''[[236.5 Property Management#236.5.16 Legal Opinion of Title|EPG 236.5.16.1 Fee Simple vs. Less Than Fee Simple Interest]]'''
 
 
 
4/2/18: Clarified guidance about the legal title of opinion for excess property appraised for $25,000 or less that includes any references to right of way in the acquisition deed.
 
 
 
'''Light Bar Guidance'''
 
 
 
4/2/18: In [[616.8 Typical Applications (MUTCD 6H)|EPG 616.8 Typical Applications]], light bar policy in [[media:616.8.35 MT Apr 2018.pdf|TA-35]] and TAs [[media:616.8.35a MT Apr 2018.pdf|35a]]-[[media:616.8.35d MT Apr 2018.pdf|d]] was clarified by highlighting in a note that the light bar is optional. Also, Light Bar guidance in [[616.27 Fleet Lighting#Level 5|EPG 616.27 Fleet Lighting]] was updated.
 
 
 
'''Obtaining DBE Concurrence Electronically in eAgreements'''
 
 
 
3/28/18: DBE Concurrence may now be electronically obtained in eAgreements.  [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#7. DBE Concurrence must be obtained|MOU execution process]], [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#DBE Concurrence must be obtained from External|consultant contract]] and  [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#DBE Concurrence must be obtained from External Civil|supplemental agreement]] guidance was updated.
 
 
 
'''[[751.2 Loads#Wind Pressure on Vehicles|EPG 751.2.2 Transient Loads]]'''
 
 
 
3/27/18: Wind pressure on vehicles, [[751.2 Loads#751.2.2.6 Other Loads|braking force and centrifugal force]] are assumed to act horizontally at the roadway surface, per AASHTO agenda.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:402 Bituminous Surface Leveling|Contract Leveling Course (CLC)]] and [[:Category:409 Seal Coat|Seal Coat]]'''
 
 
 
3/27/18: The Contract Leveling Course and Seal Coat guidelines, pdf files, as well as their respective JSP packages were updated.
 
 
 
'''[[103.1 Bid Opening and Award Process#103.1.6.6.1.2 File Naming Convention for Plan Sheet Changes|EPG 103.1.6.6.1.2 File Naming Convention for Plan Sheet Changes]]'''
 
 
 
3/20/18: Guidance was updated for ProjectWise.
 
 
 
'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery|EPG 237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery]]'''
 
 
 
3/16/18:  EPG 237.14 has been completely rewritten and updated. Please carefully read and note the changes.
 
 
 
'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#For retaining walls supported|EPG 751.1.2.21 Substructure Type]]'''
 
 
 
3/9/18: Guidance for minimum galvanized penetration (elevation) was added for piles for retaining walls supported on piles and bridge end bents on piles with embankments supported by MSE walls.
 
 
 
'''TMA Light Bar'''
 
 
 
3/8/18: In [[:Category:612 Impact Attenuators#612.1.3 MoDOT Protective Vehicle/TMA Guidelines|EPG 612.1.3 MoDOT Protective Vehicle/TMA Guidelines]], the TMA Light Bar is now temporarily optional and not required to be purchased for use. In [[616.8 Typical Applications (MUTCD 6H)#Listing of Typical Applications for Maintenance|EPG 616.8 Typical Applications]], [[media:616.8.35 MT 2018.pdf|TA-35 MT]] and [[616.8 Typical Applications (MUTCD 6H)#Listing of Typical Applications for Maintenance|TAs 35a-35d MT]] were also updated with this information.
 
 
 
'''Tack Coat Estimate Factors'''
 
 
 
2/27/18: The [[Media:450 Estimate Factors 2018.doc|tack coat estimate factors]] were updated in [[:Category:450 Bituminous Pavement Design|EPG 450 Bituminous Pavement Design]].
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)#146.2 DBE Subcontract|EPG 146.2 DBE Subcontract]]'''
 
 
 
2/22/18: Clarified guidance regarding overruns and underruns as they relate to DBE participation.
 
 
 
'''DBE Concurrence and Executing Consultant Contracts'''
 
 
 
2/16/18: Guidance in [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#MoDOT MOU Execution Process |EPG 134.2.4 MoDOT MOU Execution Process]], [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#134.4 Contract Approval, Execution and Distribution|EPG 134.4 Contract Approval, Execution and Distribution]], [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#134.5.2 Supplemental Agreements|EPG 134.5.2 Supplemental Agreements]] and [[153.8 Design|EPG 153.8 Design]] now directs that DBE Concurrence must be requested prior to executing consultant contracts.
 
 
 
'''D-15 Material List'''
 
 
 
2/9/18: In [[237.7 Equipment and Materials List|237.7 Equipment and Materials List]], designers are now required to include the D-15 in the Electronic Deliverables.
 
 
 
'''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#616.6.89 Radar Speed Advisory Assembly|EPG 616.6.89 Radar Speed Advisory Assembly]]'''
 
 
 
2/9/18: Expanded and updated guidance on the placement of the Radar Speed Advisory Assembly.
 
 
 
'''Revised Galvanized Pile Requirements'''
 
 
 
2/9/18: In [[:Category:702 Load-Bearing Piles|EPG 702 Load-Bearing Piles]], [[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.2 Bridges/Boxes|EPG 751.1.2 Bridges/Boxes]], [[751.36 Driven Piles|EPG 751.36 Driven Piles]], [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#E2. Foundation Data Table|EPG 751.50 E2]], [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#G. Substructure Notes|EPG 751.50 G]], the revised galvanized pile requirements eliminate steel piling option AASHTO M 270, Gr 36 (ASTM A 709, Gr 36) and replace it with AASHTO M 270, Gr 50 (ASTM A709, Gr 50). 
 
 
 
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2/9/18: Guidance has been clarified and completely rewritten to be in accordance with pipe specificationsThis includes the new articles [[:Category:724 Pipe Culverts|EPG 724 Pipe Culverts]] and [[:Category:1041 Polypropylene Culvert Pipe|EPG 1041 Polypropylene Culvert Pipe]] and the re-titled [[:Category:730 Thermoplastic Pipe Culverts|EPG 730 Thermoplastic Pipe Culverts]]. [[:Category:732 Flared End Sections|EPG 732 Flared End Sections]], [[750.7 Non-Hydraulic Considerations#750.7.2 Types|EPG 750.7.2 Types]], [[:Category:1028 Corrugated Polyvinyl Chloride Culvert Pipe|EPG 1028 Corrugated Polyvinyl Chloride Culvert Pipe]] and [[:Category:1047 Corrugated Polyethylene Culvert Pipe|EPG 1047 Corrugated Polyethylene Culvert Pipe]] were also updated.  EPG 728 Corrugated Polyvinyl Chloride Culvert Pipe was deleted since there is no longer a Sec 728.
 

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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
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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.

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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.