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Our mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that is</br>safe, innovative, reliable and dedicated to a prosperous Missouri.
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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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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. 
 
 
 
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. 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
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'''[[media:756 LFD flowchart.pdf|LFD Bridge Seismic Design Process Flowchart]]'''
 
 
 
8/14/18: In [[:Category:756 Seismic Design|EPG 756 Seismic Design]], updated this flowchart to include, among other changes, new superstructure replacement guidance
 
 
 
'''[[231.8 Bridge Width|EPG 231.8 Bridge Width]]'''
 
 
 
8/13/18: EPG 231.8 is now coordinated with Green Book guidance that clear bridge widths shall be the same as the approach roadway widths for collectors, arterials and freeways.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control|EPG 806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control]]'''
 
 
 
8/7/18: All of EPG 806 (except for [[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)|EPG 806.8 SWPPP]]) has been completely rewritten to clarify land disturbance requirements and policies necessary to comply with MoDOT's current land disturbance practices.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:612 Impact Attenuators|Impact Attenuators and Sand Barrel Arrays]]'''
 
 
 
8/7/18: Sand barrel impact attenuator setup will now be based on the manufacturer's recommendations instead of MoDOT's standard plans.  Work zone durations have been revised.  New guidance clarifies when the flashing arrow panel and lights on the TMA should be active. 
 
 
 
'''Work Zone Duration and TA-35 Mobile Operation'''
 
 
 
8/7/18:  Guidance was clarified in [[616.7 Type of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD 6G)#616.7.2 Work Duration (MUTCD 6G.02)|EPG 616.7.2 Work Duration]] and [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations#616.23.2.6.1 Duration of Work|EPG 616.23.2.6.1 Duration of Work]] about which traffic control devices are needed based on the work duration.  [[media:616.8.35 MT.pdf|TA-35]] was updated to include an additional TMA with added guidance for which operations TA-35 can be used. 
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:123 Federal-Aid Highway Program#123.1.1 FHWA Oversight - National Highway System|EPG 123.1.1 FHWA Oversight - National Highway System]]'''
 
 
 
7/27/18: Information for Projects of Division Interest (PoDI) has been updated for FY19.
 
 
 
'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery#237.14.3.6 Electronic Design Data for MoDOT Construction|EPG 237.14.3.6 Electronic Design Data for MoDOT Construction]]'''
 
 
 
7/25/18: Guidance was updated to make bidding documents more easily accessible. Reference to archaic plan sheet dgn file procedures were deleted.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:618 Mobilization#Basis of Payment for Mobilization (Per Sec 618.2 Basis of Payment)|EPG 618 Basis of Payment for Mobilization]]'''
 
 
 
6/29/18: New guidance clarifies how REs should administer payment for mobilization.
 
 
 
'''[[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.5.4 Acquisition from State of Missouri Agencies|EPG 236.7.5.4 Acquisition from Conservation Commission and the University of Missouri]]'''
 
 
 
6/28/18: Comments about MoDOT acquiring property from the Univ. of MO and Dept. of Conservation were added.
 
 
 
'''[[238.2 Land Surveying#238.2.17 Professional Land Surveyor Review|EPG 238.2.17 Professional Land Surveyor Review]]'''
 
 
 
6/26/18: Guidance was clarified with current business practices.
 
 
 
'''[[751.11 Bearings#ASTM F1554 Grade 105 anchor bolts|Design of Elastomeric Bearings' Anchor Bolts]]'''
 
 
 
6/5/18: ASTM F1554 Grade 105 anchor bolts may be used when Grade 55 is not adequate.
 
 
 
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(B3.2)|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
 
 
 
6/1/18:  Note B3.2 was clarified.
 
 
 
'''[[751.10 General Superstructure#751.10.3.1 Type, Alignment and Spacing|EPG 751.10.3 Bridge Deck Drainage - Slab Drains]]'''
 
 
 
5/24/18: Guidance now states the allowed slab drain color coatings.
 
 
 
'''[[106.12 Pre-Acceptance Lists (PAL)#Upon receipt and review|EPG 106.12 PAL Material Arrival Confirmation]]'''
 
 
 
5/22/18: Pre-Acceptance Identification Tag guidance was clarified to allow for identifying PAL material shipped to MoDOT projects.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control#Design Guidance|EPG 806.7 Temporary Erosion Control Blankets Design Guidance]]'''
 
 
 
5/17/18: The types of erosion control blankets were increased and guidance now includes a matrix for choosing blanket types based on the region, length of slope and the necessary blanket duration.
 
 
 
'''2-loop and 3-loop Concrete Barriers'''
 
 
 
5/17/18: In [[616.19 Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices#2- and 3-Loop Type F|EPG 616.19.2.5 Temporary Traffic Barriers]] and [[617.2 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 617#Temporary Concrete Traffic Barrier|EPG 617.2 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 617]], guidance was clarified for anchoring 2-loop and 3-loop concrete barriers on asphalt, composite and concrete pavements in work zones.
 
 
 
'''Design Agreements and Contracts'''
 
 
 
5/14/18: Those who need to review [[153.8 Design#DE43|DE43, DE44 and DE46-49]] prior to contractual execution has been updated.
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#Uniformed Services|Three new Federal Aid Projects Posters]]'''
 
 
 
5/11/18: Three new posters are required to be displayed on Federal-Aid project sites:  [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/27_USERRA.pdf Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)],
 
[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/28e_Pay_Transparency.pdf Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (English)] and  [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/29s_Pay_Transparency.pdf Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (Spanish)].
 
 
 
'''[[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#110.3.4 Missouri DOL Form PW-2|EPG 110.3.4 Missouri DOL Form PW-2]]'''
 
 
 
5/9/18: New guidance agreed to by the DOL is now available about the DOL's PW-2 form.
 
 
 
'''[[231.4 Shoulder Width#A minimum shy distance at least|EPG 231.4 Shoulder Width]]'''
 
 
 
5/9/18: Guidance about guardrail placement from the edge of the shoulder was clarified.
 
 
 
'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.3.9 Environmental Considerations: Asbestos, Lead and Recoating|EPG 751.1.3.9 Environmental Considerations: Asbestos, Lead and Recoating]]'''
 
 
 
5/3/18: New bridge preliminary design guidance for assessing asbestos and lead considerations for structure removal, rehabs and recoatings as well as how to address these considerations on the Bridge Memorandum.
 
 
 
'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery#237.14.3.6 Electronic Design Data for MoDOT Construction|EPG 237.14.3.6 Electronic Design Data for MoDOT Construction]]'''
 
 
 
5/2/18: Guidance about the initial request for the Construction files has been clarified.
 
 
 
'''Outdoor Advertising'''
 
 
 
4/30/18: Guidance in [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.8.5 Vegetation Site Inspection|EPG 236.16.8.5 Vegetation Site Inspection]], [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15.4 Cutting of Vegetation|EPG 236.16.15.4 Cutting of Vegetation]],  [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15.6 Trimming of Trees|EPG 236.16.15.6 Trimming of Trees]] and [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15.9 Releasing a Vegetation Permit|EPG 236.16.15.9 Releasing a Vegetation Permit]] have been impacted by  Administrative Rule revisions.
 
 
 
'''[[102.2 Contractor Performance Rating System#102.2.7 Performance Discussion|EPG 102.2.7 Performance Discussion]]'''
 
 
 
4/27/18: Guidance for when certified mail is necessary for the Contractor Performance Rating has been updated.
 
  
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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 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.</b>
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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.

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