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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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<b>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], [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/tp Planning] and [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/SitePages/Right-of-Way.aspx Right of Way] guidance.</b>
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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://wwwi/intranet/rw/ Right of Way], [http://wwwi/design/default.htm Design], [http://wwwi/intranet/br/default.htm Bridge], [http://wwwi/intranet/cm/ Construction], [http://wwwi/intranet/tr/ Traffic] and [http://wwwi/maintenance/ Maintenance] manuals.
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MediaWiki, the engine behind the Wikipedia on the World Wide Web, is the software delivering the EPG.  Millions of 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.
 
 
 
[[image:Main Page 3 Nov 1, 2012.jpg|390px|center|thumb|<center>''' Resident Engineer John Sanders, Sr. Highway Designer Matt Prenger, Resident Engineer Dennis Krenning and Sr. Traffic Studies Specialist Tamara Pitts react with a positive attitude to a message from [http://www.samglenn.com/ Sam Glenn (The Attitude Guy)].'''  </center>]]
 
 
 
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<b>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 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 criteriaAlthough 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.</b>
 
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11/13/12: In [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.13_Expansion_Devices#751.13.5.1_General EPG 751.13.5.1], general guidance was added. Also, a Bridge standard drawing table in [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.13_Expansion_Devices#751.13.5.4_Flat_Plate_Expansion_Devices_-_Details EPG 751.13.5.4] replaced numerous figures and further serves as detail references.
 
 
 
'''[[media:Line Item Adjustments Nov 2012.docx|Line Item Adjustments]]'''
 
 
 
11/8/12: Guidance on spreadsheet security messages was added to this QRG. 
 
 
 
'''New Article, [[141.8 Sponsorship Programs|EPG 141.8 Sponsorship Programs]]'''
 
 
 
11/7/12: Sponsorsed programs utilize resources from third party entities to fund and support transportation-related projects. This new article meets an FHWA directive.
 
 
 
'''Camber at 7 days and 90 days for P/S Girder Design'''
 
 
 
11/7/12: Guidance in [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.10_General_Superstructure#751.10.1.11_Slab_Elevations EPG 751.10.1.11 Slab Elevations], [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.22_P/S_Concrete_I_Girders#751.22.2.5_Deformations EPG 751.22.2.5 Deformations], [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.22_P/S_Concrete_I_Girders#751.22.3.8_Camber.2C_Haunching_and_Girder_Steps EPG 751.22.3.8 Camber, Haunching and Girder Steps] and [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(H2c6.1)|EPG 751.50 H2c6.1]] was clarified on estimating the camber at 7 days and 90 days for P/S girder design. "Design camber" was defined in [[:Category:1029 Fabricating Prestressed Concrete Members for Bridges#1029.2.13 Inspection of Completed Members|EPG 1029.2.13 Inspection of Completed Members]].  The estimated camber at 7 days has never been included on bridge plans and this estimate should be on every set of PSI girder bridge plans.
 
 
 
'''QC/QA for Project Estimates'''
 
 
 
11/7/12: The requirements for review of the project estimate files were changed in [[:Category:124 Quality Control / Quality Assurance (QC/QA)#124.1 Quality Control / Quality Assurance for Project Estimates|EPG 124.1 Quality Control / Quality Assurance for Project Estimates]]. The responsibility of conducting QAs is now on the district, not the Design Liaison. This revision reflects current practice.
 
 
 
'''New HEC-18 Guidance for Minimum Scour Design Frequencies'''
 
 
 
11/6/12: Numerous revisions to [[750.3 Bridges|EPG 750.3 Bridges]] reflect the new scour information from the new edition of FHWA's ''HEC-18''Also [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.50_Standard_Detailing_Notes#E._General_Elevation_and_Plan_Notes EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes E1 and E3] and [[:Category:206 Excavation for Structures#When a seal course is specified|EPG 206.4 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 206]] were clarified to be consistant with current practices and practical design
 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.5_Regulatory_Signs#903.5.40_Seatbelt_Signs_.28R16-2.2C_R16-3.2C_R16-24.2C_R16-27.2C_R16-27a.2C_R16-28.29 New Buckle Up Sign Assemblies]'''
 
 
 
11/6/12:  Missouri has not passed a primary seat belt law, but many local entities are doing so within their jurisdiction.  MoDOT  has now provided signs and a standard method.   
 
 
 
'''Removal of Expansion Device Movement Gauge Notes and Details'''
 
 
 
11/1/12:  Movement gauge details (all of EPG 751.12.2.11 and EPG 751.50 notes H11.24, H11.25 and H11.26) were removed. Because inspectors were finding their plates bent upwards, it was decided to no longer require these notes and details.  Gap measurements will still be measured and recorded with corresponding temperature for tracking purpose. 
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#6. Bridge Consultants Only:|Engineering Professional Services, Consultant Qualifications]]'''
 
 
 
11/1/12: Guidance was added to [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#6. Bridge Consultants Only:|EPG 134.1.3, #6 Bridge Consultants Only]] that the Bridge Experience Profile and Personal Bridge Experience Record forms must be updated every 3 years.
 
 
 
'''Missouri Welcome Center Affiliates Sign'''
 
 
 
11/1/12: Guidance for where this sign is allowed was expanded in [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.10_General_Service_Signs#903.10.6_Missouri_Welcome_Center_Affiliates EPG 903.10.6 Missouri Welcome Center Affiliates].
 
 
 
'''Emergency Reference Markers'''
 
 
 
11/1/12:  Guidance was added to [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.9_General_Information_Signs#903.9.4_Emergency_Reference_Markers_.28D10-5.29 EPG 903.9.4 Emergency Reference Markers] for sign use on non-interstate freeways and expressways and sign use for overlapping routes.
 
 
 
'''Truck-Mounted Attenuator Training'''
 
 
 
10/31/12: [[612.4 Truck-Mounted Attenuator Training|EPG 612.4 Truck-Mounted Attenuator Training]] now presents the latest guidanceThe main addition to the article was info about equipment/materials stored in the bed of the host vehicle.
 
 
 
'''[[236.17 Junkyards|EPG 236.17 Junkyards]]'''
 
 
 
10/29/12:  This article has been generally revised for greater clarification.
 
 
 
'''Equipment/Materials Stored in Bed of Host Vehicle'''
 
 
 
10/29/12: In [[:Category:612 Impact Attenuators#Equipment/Materials Stored in Bed of Host Vehicle.|EPG 612.1 Truck- and Trailer-Mounted Attenuators]], guidance was added about hauling material in the back of a vehicle with a TMA.
 
 
 
'''Consultant Contract Negotiation, Basis of Payment'''
 
 
 
10/25/12: In [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:134_Engineering_Professional_Services#134.3.5_Basis_of_Payment EPG 134.3.5 Basis of Payment], the mileage reimbursable rate was changed from the IRS rate to GSA's current POV Mileage Reimbursable Rate.
 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.6_Warning_Signs#903.6.6_Placement_of_Warning_Signs_.28MUTCD_Section_2C.05.29 Replacing, Maintaining or Modifying the Placement of a Warning Sign ]'''
 
 
 
10/23/12: A statement was added reiterating useful [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.6_Warning_Signs#Table_903.6.6_Guidelines_for_Advance_Placement_of_Warning_Sign Table 903.6.6 Guidelines for Advance Placement of Warning Sign] information for the districts.
 
 
 
'''[[media:101 Request for Transfer of Inpsected Materials.pdf|Request for Transfer of Inspected Materials]]'''
 
 
 
10/22/12:  This form has been updated in [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:101_Standard_Forms#Materials__Related EPG 101 Standard Forms, Materials Related].
 
 
 
'''[[media:616.8.10a 2012.pdf|TA-10a, Flagger Assistance Devices (AFAD) with Red and Amber Signal System]]'''
 
 
 
10/18/12: TA-10a was updated to correctly show that the maximum distance between AFADs is 1/2 mile.
 
 
 
'''[[media:Job Order Contracts Oct 2012.docx|Job Order Contracts]]'''
 
 
 
10/18/12: This QRG has had a major revision.
 
 
 
'''Acceptance Sampling and Testing Procedures'''
 
 
 
10/18/12: The Federal Aid Sampling and Testing (FAST) table was split.  The "Stabilized Permeable Base" information was moved to [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:302_Stabilized_Permeable_Base#302.2.1.1_Production_Testing EPG 302.2.1.1] and the "Modified Subgrade" information was moved to [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:205_Modified_Subgrade#205.2.2.3.7_Production_Testing EPG 205.2.2.3.7]. This revision is a result of switching from project-based to system-based Independent Assurance and of going to a QC/QA sampling and testing approach on MoDOT roads. FAST guidance in [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:123_Federal-Aid_Highway_Program#123.3.3_Local_Public_Agency_.28LPA.29_Federal-Aid_Acceptance_Sampling_and_Testing EPG 123.3.3] was also revised.
 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/index.php?title=Category:134_Engineering_Professional_Services#134.3.4_Audit_Pre-Negotiation_Review EPG 134.3.4 Audit Pre-Negotiation Review]'''
 
 
 
10/16/12:  A helpful clarification was added to copy Pre-Audit information to Design and/or Bridge Liaisons.
 
 
 
'''Moving Superstructure Slab Bars'''
 
 
 
10/15/12: In [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.10_General_Superstructure#751.10.1.7_Standard_Slab_Details EPG 751.10.1.7] and [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.10_General_Superstructure#751.10.2.2_Precast_Prestressed_.28P.2FC_P.2FS.29_Concrete_Panel_Forms_-_Details EPG 751.10.2.2] added details and in [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#Bar placement in slabs|EPG 751.50 E3]] added notes indicating slab bars that may be moved for construction purposes and showing bar clearance to top mat of slab steel info not given before. Revisions will make tying barrier bars simpler.
 
 
 
'''Consultant Performance Appraisals'''
 
 
 
10/12/12: In [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#134.5.4 Consultant Performance Appraisals|EPG 134.5.4 Consultant Performance Appraisals]] and [[136.4 Consultant Selection and Consultant Contract Management#136.4.3.3 Consultant Performance Appraisals|EPG 136.4.3.3 Consultant Performance Appraisals]], guidance was clarified for both MoDOT and LPA personnel on how to document consultant evaluations.
 
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:1039_Epoxy_Resin_Material#1039.2.4.2.1_Epoxy EPG 1039.2.4.2 Sampling of Epoxy Polymer Concrete]'''
 
 
 
10/12/12: Guidance for the sampling frequency has been revised to bring it in line with current practices.
 
 
 
'''Engineering Professional Services - Rating/Scoring the Consultants'''
 
  
10/11/12: In [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#134.2.2.5 Solicitation and Selection Step 5 – Selection of Consultant|EPG 134.2.2.5 Selection of Consultant, Rating/Scoring the Consultants]], the guidance about listing the consultants was clarified.
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Our mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that is
safe, innovative, reliable and dedicated to a prosperous Missouri.


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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.

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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.

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