Category:144 Practical Operations - Revision history

Hoskir at 19:28, 12 December 2024

2024-12-12T19:28:18Z

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	See EPG 144.5 for pavement maintenance guidance.		See EPG 144.5 for pavement maintenance guidance.

	[[Category:~~100 General~~]]		[[Category:100_GENERAL]]

Hoskir at 20:36, 26 November 2024

2024-11-26T20:36:57Z

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	See EPG 144.5 for pavement maintenance guidance.		See EPG 144.5 for pavement maintenance guidance.

			[[Category:100 General]]

Smithk: Per TP, updated Major Highway System map

2022-06-03T13:09:22Z

Per TP, updated Major Highway System map

Smithk at 14:29, 26 October 2021

2021-10-26T14:29:00Z

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	Every [[media:144 Major Highway System 2021.pdf\|major road]] and every “regionally significant” route will be striped annually unless retroreflectivity performance of the lines meet or exceed minimum requirements. One-half of the remaining minor roads with AADT ≥ 400 will be striped each year. One-third of the minor roads with AADT < 400 will also be striped each year. Strategies, such as night time striping or multiple crews per striper, will be used to complete the program with the available striper fleet that will be downsized.		Every [[media:144 Major Highway System 2021.pdf\|major road]] and every “regionally significant” route will be striped annually unless retroreflectivity performance of the lines meet or exceed minimum requirements. One-half of the remaining minor roads with AADT ≥ 400 will be striped each year. One-third of the minor roads with AADT < 400 will also be striped each year. Strategies, such as night time striping or multiple crews per striper, will be used to complete the program with the available striper fleet that will be downsized.

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	==144.4 [[:Category:822 Roadside Vegetation Management\|Mowing Operations]] Changes==		==144.4 [[:Category:822 Roadside Vegetation Management\|Mowing Operations]] Changes==
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	* All [[media:144 Major Highway System 2021.pdf\|major routes]] will be mowed by MoDOT crews prior to Memorial Day and mid-July.		* All [[media:144 Major Highway System 2021.pdf\|major routes]] will be mowed by MoDOT crews prior to Memorial Day and mid-July.
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	* Crews will mow the first 15 ft. from the edge of the pavement and medians that are narrower than 60 ft.		* Crews will mow the first 15 ft. from the edge of the pavement and medians that are narrower than 60 ft.
	~~[[image:144.4 example.jpg\|right\|280px\|thumb\|<center>'''Correctly mowed 30 ft. wide on a major road.'''</center>]]~~

	* The 15 ft. wide mowing path will allow good sight distance for drivers, which is important for safety.		* The 15 ft. wide mowing path will allow good sight distance for drivers, which is important for safety.
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	* MoDOT will also use plant growth regulators to keep the overall height of grass down and address weeds on minor roads and around safety devices.		* MoDOT will also use plant growth regulators to keep the overall height of grass down and address weeds on minor roads and around safety devices.
			[[image:144.4 example.jpg\|right\|280px\|thumb\|<center>'''Correctly mowed 30 ft. wide on a major road.'''</center>]]
	* All major roads will have a final fall mowing up to 30 ft. wide.		* All major roads will have a final fall mowing up to 30 ft. wide.

Smithk: Updated website links for increased security

2021-10-26T14:24:39Z

Updated website links for increased security

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	"Non-Continuous Operations Routes” (typically, low volume minor routes), will be plowed open to two-way traffic. Hills, curves and intersections will be treated as needed.		"Non-Continuous Operations Routes” (typically, low volume minor routes), will be plowed open to two-way traffic. Hills, curves and intersections will be treated as needed.

	There are [~~http~~://epg.modot.org/index.php/133.5_Operator%E2%80%99s_Guide_for_Anti-Icing#133.5.1_Operations_Guide_for_Maintenance_Field_Personnel five types of winter events]:		There are [https://epg.modot.org/index.php/133.5_Operator%E2%80%99s_Guide_for_Anti-Icing#133.5.1_Operations_Guide_for_Maintenance_Field_Personnel five types of winter events]:

	:* '''Type 5''' – Frost, flurries, freezing fog, blowing snow and refreeze		:* '''Type 5''' – Frost, flurries, freezing fog, blowing snow and refreeze
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	\|[~~http~~://epg.modot.~~mo.gov~~/documents/132_Mowing_Safety.wmv Mowing Safety]		\|[https://epg.modot.org/documents/132_Mowing_Safety.wmv Mowing Safety]
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Smithk: updated major highway system map

2021-06-04T15:34:26Z

updated major highway system map

Smithk: /* 144.1 Winter Operations Changes */

2019-04-26T16:07:20Z

144.1 Winter Operations Changes

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	"Non-Continuous Operations Routes” (typically, low volume minor routes), will be plowed open to two-way traffic. Hills, curves and intersections will be treated as needed.		"Non-Continuous Operations Routes” (typically, low volume minor routes), will be plowed open to two-way traffic. Hills, curves and intersections will be treated as needed.

	There are [http://~~ghepg02~~/index.php~~?title=~~133.5_Operator%E2%80%99s_Guide_for_Anti-Icing#133.5.1_Operations_Guide_for_Maintenance_Field_Personnel five types of winter events]:		There are [http://epg.modot.org/index.php/133.5_Operator%E2%80%99s_Guide_for_Anti-Icing#133.5.1_Operations_Guide_for_Maintenance_Field_Personnel five types of winter events]:

	:* '''Type 5''' – Frost, flurries, freezing fog, blowing snow and refreeze		:* '''Type 5''' – Frost, flurries, freezing fog, blowing snow and refreeze

Smithk: Updated Major Highway System map

2019-04-26T14:01:26Z

Updated Major Highway System map

Smithk: /* 144.2 Signing Operations Changes */

2016-03-17T18:08:23Z

144.2 Signing Operations Changes

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	MoDOT will minimize unnecessary sign replacement by only replacing signs that have reached the end of their service life using nighttime sign inspections to determine the failure point. MoDOT will use the minimum size signpost necessary to support the sign and will reuse structural posts and bases when possible. Also, MoDOT will design new signs to fit existing bases and posts, where possible.		MoDOT will minimize unnecessary sign replacement by only replacing signs that have reached the end of their service life using nighttime sign inspections to determine the failure point. MoDOT will use the minimum size signpost necessary to support the sign and will reuse structural posts and bases when possible. Also, MoDOT will design new signs to fit existing bases and posts, where possible.

	Larger aerial trucks used for sign installations will be made available for state wide use. The [http://wasprod/sms/ Sign Management System] will be ~~utilized~~ to manage sign inventories and the ordering processes.		Larger aerial trucks used for sign installations will be made available for state wide use. The [http://wasprod/sms/ Sign Management System] will be used to manage sign inventories and the ordering processes.

	==144.3 [[:Category:620 Pavement Marking\|Striping Operations]] Changes==		==144.3 [[:Category:620 Pavement Marking\|Striping Operations]] Changes==

Smithk: Per TS, updated guidance to reflect current policy

2016-03-17T17:19:42Z

Per TS, updated guidance to reflect current policy

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	MoDOT will ~~significantly reduce~~ sign ~~and post inventories~~ by replacing ~~only “bad” or “needed”~~ signs ~~and permitting wood posts on low volume roads. Nighttime~~ sign inspections ~~will be conducted annually. The plumb criteria will be revised for minor road signs~~. MoDOT will use the minimum size signpost necessary to support the sign and will reuse structural posts and bases when possible. Also, MoDOT will design new signs to fit existing bases and posts, where possible.		MoDOT will minimize unnecessary sign replacement by only replacing signs that have reached the end of their service life using nighttime sign inspections to determine the failure point. MoDOT will use the minimum size signpost necessary to support the sign and will reuse structural posts and bases when possible. Also, MoDOT will design new signs to fit existing bases and posts, where possible.

	~~Signing and striping crews will be combined in all the districts and large equipment~~ will be ~~regionalized~~. ~~In early 2012, the~~ [http://wasprod/sms/ Sign Management System] will be ~~used~~ to ~~streamline~~ the ~~management and~~ ordering ~~process~~.		Larger aerial trucks used for sign installations will be made available for state wide use. The [http://wasprod/sms/ Sign Management System] will be utilized to manage sign inventories and the ordering processes.

	==144.3 [[:Category:620 Pavement Marking\|Striping Operations]] Changes==		==144.3 [[:Category:620 Pavement Marking\|Striping Operations]] Changes==
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	Every [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/TP/sysanlysis/dmas/Shared%20Documents/Maps/MajorHighwaySystem8302015.pdf major road] ~~will be restriped before Memorial Day~~ and every ~~“Regionally~~ significant” ~~minor road after Memorial Day~~. ~~Fifty per cent~~ of the remaining minor roads will be striped ~~every~~ year. One ~~paint and bead system~~ will be ~~used on edge lines~~. ~~Two~~ crews per striper will be ~~utilized. Quality striping will be maintained even while the use of 3M reflective tape will be phased out.~~		Every [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/TP/sysanlysis/dmas/Shared%20Documents/Maps/MajorHighwaySystem8302015.pdf major road] and every “regionally significant” route will be striped annually unless retroreflectivity performance of the lines meet or exceed minimum requirements. One-half of the remaining minor roads with AADT ≥ 400 will be striped each year. One-third of the minor roads with AADT < 400 will also be striped each year. Strategies, such as night time striping or multiple crews per striper, will be used to complete the program with the available striper fleet that will be downsized.

	~~Signing and striping crews will be combined in all~~ the ~~districts and~~ the striper fleet will be ~~reduced over three years~~.

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	:* Honor commitments in the [[121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)\|STIP]]		:* Honor commitments in the [[121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)\|STIP]]
	:* Keep [[media:144 Major Highway System ~~2021~~.pdf\|major roads]] in good condition		:* Keep [[media:144 Major Highway System 2022.pdf\|major roads]] in good condition
	:* Improve condition of minor roads		:* Improve condition of minor roads
	:* Hold our own on bridges so their condition does not get worse		:* Hold our own on bridges so their condition does not get worse
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	==144.1 [[:Category:133 Snow and Ice Control\|Winter Operations]] Changes==		==144.1 [[:Category:133 Snow and Ice Control\|Winter Operations]] Changes==
	“[[133.4 Snow and Ice Control Operations#Continuous Operations Route Paved Shoulders:\|Continuous Operations]]” definition has been revised by reprioritizing the roads for regional significance. A route needs to be a [[media:144 Major Highway System ~~2021~~.pdf\|major route]] or have an AADT of at least 2500 to receive treatment as a “Continuous Operations Route”, as shown in the map to the right. Continuous operations will be performed until roads are mostly clear. Crews will return next working day and continue fight where progress can be made. Emergency crews are to be ready to handle overnight refreeze/slick spots.		“[[133.4 Snow and Ice Control Operations#Continuous Operations Route Paved Shoulders:\|Continuous Operations]]” definition has been revised by reprioritizing the roads for regional significance. A route needs to be a [[media:144 Major Highway System 2022.pdf\|major route]] or have an AADT of at least 2500 to receive treatment as a “Continuous Operations Route”, as shown in the map to the right. Continuous operations will be performed until roads are mostly clear. Crews will return next working day and continue fight where progress can be made. Emergency crews are to be ready to handle overnight refreeze/slick spots.

	"Non-Continuous Operations Routes” (typically, low volume minor routes), will be plowed open to two-way traffic. Hills, curves and intersections will be treated as needed.		"Non-Continuous Operations Routes” (typically, low volume minor routes), will be plowed open to two-way traffic. Hills, curves and intersections will be treated as needed.
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	Every [[media:144 Major Highway System ~~2021~~.pdf\|major road]] and every “regionally significant” route will be striped annually unless retroreflectivity performance of the lines meet or exceed minimum requirements. One-half of the remaining minor roads with AADT ≥ 400 will be striped each year. One-third of the minor roads with AADT < 400 will also be striped each year. Strategies, such as night time striping or multiple crews per striper, will be used to complete the program with the available striper fleet that will be downsized.		Every [[media:144 Major Highway System 2022.pdf\|major road]] and every “regionally significant” route will be striped annually unless retroreflectivity performance of the lines meet or exceed minimum requirements. One-half of the remaining minor roads with AADT ≥ 400 will be striped each year. One-third of the minor roads with AADT < 400 will also be striped each year. Strategies, such as night time striping or multiple crews per striper, will be used to complete the program with the available striper fleet that will be downsized.

	==144.4 [[:Category:822 Roadside Vegetation Management\|Mowing Operations]] Changes==		==144.4 [[:Category:822 Roadside Vegetation Management\|Mowing Operations]] Changes==
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	* All [[media:144 Major Highway System ~~2021~~.pdf\|major routes]] will be mowed by MoDOT crews prior to Memorial Day and mid-July.		* All [[media:144 Major Highway System 2022.pdf\|major routes]] will be mowed by MoDOT crews prior to Memorial Day and mid-July.
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	:* Honor commitments in the [[121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)\|STIP]]		:* Honor commitments in the [[121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)\|STIP]]
	:* Keep [[media:144 Major Highway System.pdf\|major roads]] in good condition		:* Keep [[media:144 Major Highway System 2021.pdf\|major roads]] in good condition
	:* Improve condition of minor roads		:* Improve condition of minor roads
	:* Hold our own on bridges so their condition does not get worse		:* Hold our own on bridges so their condition does not get worse
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	==144.1 [[:Category:133 Snow and Ice Control\|Winter Operations]] Changes==		==144.1 [[:Category:133 Snow and Ice Control\|Winter Operations]] Changes==
	“[[133.4 Snow and Ice Control Operations#Continuous Operations Route Paved Shoulders:\|Continuous Operations]]” definition has been revised by reprioritizing the roads for regional significance. A route needs to be a [[media:144 Major Highway System.pdf\|major route]] or have an AADT of at least 2500 to receive treatment as a “Continuous Operations Route”, as shown in the map to the right. Continuous operations will be performed until roads are mostly clear. Crews will return next working day and continue fight where progress can be made. Emergency crews are to be ready to handle overnight refreeze/slick spots.		“[[133.4 Snow and Ice Control Operations#Continuous Operations Route Paved Shoulders:\|Continuous Operations]]” definition has been revised by reprioritizing the roads for regional significance. A route needs to be a [[media:144 Major Highway System 2021.pdf\|major route]] or have an AADT of at least 2500 to receive treatment as a “Continuous Operations Route”, as shown in the map to the right. Continuous operations will be performed until roads are mostly clear. Crews will return next working day and continue fight where progress can be made. Emergency crews are to be ready to handle overnight refreeze/slick spots.

	"Non-Continuous Operations Routes” (typically, low volume minor routes), will be plowed open to two-way traffic. Hills, curves and intersections will be treated as needed.		"Non-Continuous Operations Routes” (typically, low volume minor routes), will be plowed open to two-way traffic. Hills, curves and intersections will be treated as needed.
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	Every [[media:144 Major Highway System.pdf\|major road]] and every “regionally significant” route will be striped annually unless retroreflectivity performance of the lines meet or exceed minimum requirements. One-half of the remaining minor roads with AADT ≥ 400 will be striped each year. One-third of the minor roads with AADT < 400 will also be striped each year. Strategies, such as night time striping or multiple crews per striper, will be used to complete the program with the available striper fleet that will be downsized.		Every [[media:144 Major Highway System 2021.pdf\|major road]] and every “regionally significant” route will be striped annually unless retroreflectivity performance of the lines meet or exceed minimum requirements. One-half of the remaining minor roads with AADT ≥ 400 will be striped each year. One-third of the minor roads with AADT < 400 will also be striped each year. Strategies, such as night time striping or multiple crews per striper, will be used to complete the program with the available striper fleet that will be downsized.

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	* All [[media:144 Major Highway System.pdf\|major routes]] will be mowed by MoDOT crews prior to Memorial Day and mid-July.		* All [[media:144 Major Highway System 2021.pdf\|major routes]] will be mowed by MoDOT crews prior to Memorial Day and mid-July.

	* Crews will mow the first 15 ft. from the edge of the pavement and medians that are narrower than 60 ft.		* Crews will mow the first 15 ft. from the edge of the pavement and medians that are narrower than 60 ft.

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:01, 26 April 2019
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	:* Honor commitments in the [[121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)\|STIP]]		:* Honor commitments in the [[121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)\|STIP]]
	:* Keep [~~http~~:~~//sharepoint/systemdelivery/TP/sysanlysis/dmas/Shared%20Documents/Maps/MajorHighwaySystem8302015~~.pdf major roads] in good condition		:* Keep [[media:144 Major Highway System.pdf\|major roads]] in good condition
	:* Improve condition of minor roads		:* Improve condition of minor roads
	:* Hold our own on bridges so their condition does not get worse		:* Hold our own on bridges so their condition does not get worse
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	==144.1 [[:Category:133 Snow and Ice Control\|Winter Operations]] Changes==		==144.1 [[:Category:133 Snow and Ice Control\|Winter Operations]] Changes==
	“[[133.4 Snow and Ice Control Operations#Continuous Operations Route Paved Shoulders:\|Continuous Operations]]” definition has been revised by reprioritizing the roads for regional significance. A route needs to be a [~~http~~:~~//sharepoint/systemdelivery/TP/sysanlysis/dmas/Shared%20Documents/Maps/MajorHighwaySystem2015~~.pdf major route] or have an AADT of at least 2500 to receive treatment as a “Continuous Operations Route”, as shown in the map to the right. Continuous operations will be performed until roads are mostly clear. Crews will return next working day and continue fight where progress can be made. Emergency crews are to be ready to handle overnight refreeze/slick spots.		“[[133.4 Snow and Ice Control Operations#Continuous Operations Route Paved Shoulders:\|Continuous Operations]]” definition has been revised by reprioritizing the roads for regional significance. A route needs to be a [[media:144 Major Highway System.pdf\|major route]] or have an AADT of at least 2500 to receive treatment as a “Continuous Operations Route”, as shown in the map to the right. Continuous operations will be performed until roads are mostly clear. Crews will return next working day and continue fight where progress can be made. Emergency crews are to be ready to handle overnight refreeze/slick spots.

	"Non-Continuous Operations Routes” (typically, low volume minor routes), will be plowed open to two-way traffic. Hills, curves and intersections will be treated as needed.		"Non-Continuous Operations Routes” (typically, low volume minor routes), will be plowed open to two-way traffic. Hills, curves and intersections will be treated as needed.
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	Every [~~http~~:~~//sharepoint/systemdelivery/TP/sysanlysis/dmas/Shared%20Documents/Maps/MajorHighwaySystem8302015~~.pdf major road] and every “regionally significant” route will be striped annually unless retroreflectivity performance of the lines meet or exceed minimum requirements. One-half of the remaining minor roads with AADT ≥ 400 will be striped each year. One-third of the minor roads with AADT < 400 will also be striped each year. Strategies, such as night time striping or multiple crews per striper, will be used to complete the program with the available striper fleet that will be downsized.		Every [[media:144 Major Highway System.pdf\|major road]] and every “regionally significant” route will be striped annually unless retroreflectivity performance of the lines meet or exceed minimum requirements. One-half of the remaining minor roads with AADT ≥ 400 will be striped each year. One-third of the minor roads with AADT < 400 will also be striped each year. Strategies, such as night time striping or multiple crews per striper, will be used to complete the program with the available striper fleet that will be downsized.

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	* All [~~http~~:~~//sharepoint/systemdelivery/TP/sysanlysis/dmas/Shared%20Documents/Maps/MajorHighwaySystem8302015~~.pdf major routes] will be mowed by MoDOT crews prior to Memorial Day and mid-July.		* All [[media:144 Major Highway System.pdf\|major routes]] will be mowed by MoDOT crews prior to Memorial Day and mid-July.

	* Crews will mow the first 15 ft. from the edge of the pavement and medians that are narrower than 60 ft.		* Crews will mow the first 15 ft. from the edge of the pavement and medians that are narrower than 60 ft.