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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 [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/br Bridge], [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/cm Construction], [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/ Design], [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/ts Highway Safety & Traffic], [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/mt Maintenance], [http://sp/sites/tp/Pages/default.aspx Planning] and [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/SitePages/Right-of-Way.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’s three pillars of “Safety, Service and Stability” steer our leadership and employees.  Our commitment to safety includes keeping both customers and ourselves safeOur 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.
 
 
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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:
  
8/30/19: Estimate guidance was clarified to reflect current practice. Updated titles include [[103.1 Bid Opening and Award Process#103.1.8 Final Engineer's Estimate|EPG 103.1.8 Final Engineer's Estimate]], [[104.7 Scoping Estimates|EPG 104.7 Scoping Estimates]] and [[237.6 Project Estimates|EPG 237.6 Project Estimates]]. [[121.7 Program Estimates|EPG 121.7 Program Estimates]] is a new article compiled of clarified guidance from other articles.
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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.
  
'''[[127.9 Floodplain Management|EPG 127.9 Floodplain Management]] and [[748.8 Development in Floodplains|EPG 748.8 Development in Floodplains]]'''
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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.
  
8/29/19: Guidance for determining the need for a Floodplain Development Permit was widely clarified. EPG 127.9 was re-titled "Floodplain Management" and EPG 748.8 re-titled "Development in Floodplains".
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'''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)#Final Change Order.|EPG 147.3.9 Change Order Approvals]]'''
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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.
  
8/29/19: A sentence to be used that explains the reason for the final change order has been added to the guidance.
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'''[[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#134.5.3 Consultant Contract Close-Out|EPG 134.5.3 Consultant Contract Close-Out]]'''
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8/28/19: External Civil Rights has been added to the list of divisions that consultants must notify that the last invoice is the final invoice.
 
  
'''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#616.6.58 PILOT CAR FOLLOW ME (GO20-4) and PILOT CAR IN USE WAIT & FOLLOW (GO20-4a) (MUTCD 6F.58)|EPG 616.6.58 PILOT CAR FOLLOW ME (GO20-4) and PILOT CAR IN USE WAIT & FOLLOW (GO20-4a)]]'''
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'''[[media:616.8.38a DECM.pdf|TA-38a, Two Interior Lane Closure on a Freeway]]
 
 
 
8/26/19: TA-38a is now available in the [[616.8 Typical Applications (MUTCD 6H)#Listing of Typical Applications for Design and Construction and Materials|Listing of Typical Applications for Design and Construction and Materials]].
 
 
 
'''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#The “Advance Warning Rail System” (AWRS)|EPG 616.6.2.2 Flags and Advance Warning Rail System on Signs]]'''
 
 
 
8/26/19: The ROAD CLOSED AHEAD (WO20-3) sign was identified as also requiring the installation of AWRS and flags in long-term situations for both road work and full closures.
 
 
 
'''[[903.2 Extent of Signing#Fig. 903.2.26.1 Examples|Figs. 903.2.26.1 and 903.2.26.2]]'''
 
 
 
8/22/19: These figures, which provide examples of heights and lateral locations of signs for typical installations as well as locations for STOP and YIELD signs at intersections, have been updated to more strictly reflect MUTCD guidance.
 
 
 
'''[[903.10 General Service Signs#Standard. A qualified licensed|EPG 903.10.7 HOSPITAL Signs]]'''
 
 
 
8/13/19: Guidance about veterans’ hospital emergency rooms qualifying for hospital signing was clarified.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public#107.13 Insurance Requirements|EPG 107.13 Insurance Requirements]]'''
 
 
 
8/13/19: Guidance about MoDOT insurance requirements for road and bridge contracts was expanded and brought into compliance with the latest statutes.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:108 Prosecution and Progress#108.7.1.1 Assessment of Liquidated Damages and Exceptions|EPG 108.7.1.1 Assessment of Liquidated Damages and Exceptions]]'''
 
 
 
8/9/19: Guidance has been rewritten for greater clarity and to remove archaic information. Also, a refresher course for the REs, ''[http://sp/sites/CM/FormServerTemplates/Liquidated_Damages_Guidance.pdf Guidance for Assessment of Liquidated Damages]'', is now presented.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:123 Federal-Aid Highway Program#123.1.1 FHWA Oversight - National Highway System|EPG 123.1.1 FHWA Oversight - National Highway System]]'''
 
 
 
8/9/19: Information for Projects of Division Interest (PoDI) has been updated for PY20.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#The PM/CA uploads a copy|Consultant Contract Administration]]'''
 
 
 
7/31/19: Guidance for the invoicing process has been updated.
 
 
 
'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#Required Pile Length|EPG 751.1.2.21 Substructure Type]]'''
 
 
 
7/31/19: Guidance pertaining to galvanizing requirements for scour area has been clarified.
 
 
 
'''[[236.8 Relocation Assistance Program|EPG 236.8 Relocation Assistance Program]]'''
 
 
 
7/30/19: Guidance was updated to match the MAP-21 and federal guidelines.
 
 
 
'''[[media:616.8.10g MT 2019.pdf|Fig. 616.8.10g (TA-10g MT) Side Roads Entering Work Zones]]'''
 
 
 
7/25/19: Guidance in [[616.19 Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices#Picture 10 shows|EPG 616.19.2.9.2 Flagging Operations]] and [[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#616.6.58 PILOT CAR FOLLOW ME (GO20-4) and PILOT CAR IN USE WAIT & FOLLOW (GO20-4a) (MUTCD 6F.58)|EPG 616.6.58 PILOT CAR FOLLOW ME and PILOT CAR IN USE WAIT & FOLLOW]] was updated along with Fig. 616.8.10g (TA-10g MT) Side Roads Entering Work Zones to present current pilot car signage usage.
 
 
 
'''[[121.5 Asset Management#Major Bridges are funded|EPG 121.5.4 Funding Assets]]'''
 
 
 
7/24/19: New guidance identifies what is eligible for Major Bridge Asset Management funds.  
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:941 Permits and Access Requests#941.4 Request to Perform Grading or Construct Geometric Improvements within Interstate Right of Way|EPG 941.4 Request to Perform Grading or Construct Geometric Improvements within Interstate Right of Way]]'''
 
 
 
7/23/19: Policy was updated to match the current FHWA agreement and clarify the procedure.
 
 
 
'''[[606.1 Guardrail#606.1.3.2 End Terminals, Crash Cushions and Anchors|EPG 606.1.3.2 End Terminals, Crash Cushions and Anchors]]'''
 
 
 
7/22/19: Expanded guidance about end terminal grading for both new roadway construction and for existing roadbeds.
 
 
 
'''[[806.1 Erosion Control Measures#806.1.7.2 Construction Considerations|EPG 806.1.7.2 Construction Considerations]]'''
 
 
 
7/22/19: Simplified guidance by removing guidance that was sufficiently covered in specifications. 
 
 
 
'''[[LPA:136.3 Federal Aid Basics#136.3.8 Programs|EPG 136.3.8 Programs]]'''
 
 
 
7/22/19: Deleted guidance for LPA programs that are no longer in use.  Also, guidance was updated to accommodate revisions in the FAST Act.
 
 
 
'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#Required Pile Length|EPG 751.1.2.21 Substructure Type]]'''
 
 
 
7/19/19: Guidance has been updated to refer 50-ft. lengths of galvanized pile.
 
 
 
'''[[903.6 Warning Signs#903.6.22 Low Clearance Sign (W12-2 and W12-2a) (MUTCD Section 2C.27)|EPG 903.6.22 Low Clearance Sign]]'''
 
 
 
7/12/19: Guidance has been clarified and generally re-written.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:101 Standard Forms#Storm Water Database Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)|EPG Storm Water Database Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)]]
 
 
 
7/11/19: The storm water QRGs have been updated and collected under their own heading in EPG 101 Standard Forms.  New storm water QRGs have also been added.
 

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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.