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|valign="top" style="border: 1px solid #A9A9A9; color: #000; background-color: #F8F8FF"|MoDOT has made great strides to build a good transportation system and increase taxpayers' trust in its ability to deliver what was promised.  The same innovative concepts such as [http://www.modot.mo.gov/business/PracticalDesign.htm practical design] and [http://www.modot.mo.gov/business/consultant_resources/DesignBuildInformation.htm design-build] that were used to deliver those commitments, have made MoDOT a leader in the transportation industry.  These forward thinking, innovative concepts were continued with the decision to incorporate all MoDOT's engineering manuals under a single cover.
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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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MoDOT is proud to present the new ''ENGINEERING POLICY GUIDE''. This document is the result of a yearlong effort to combine the Right of Way, Design, Bridge, Construction, Traffic and [http://wwwi/maintenance/ Maintenance] Manuals; providing a single reference for all engineering guidance.
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MediaWiki, the engine behind the Wikipedia on the World Wide Web, is the software used to deliver the new manual. A small [[:Help:Contents|'''HELP ARTICLE''']] is included to assist you with some helpful hints on how to use the manual as well as other points of interest.  This [[:Help:Contents|'''HELP ARTICLE''']] will be expanded as questions arise.  You will find this format easy to navigate and more pleasing to read.
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|valign="top" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" style="border: 1px solid #FFA500; background:#ffdead"|'''Highway Safety Plan and Performance Plan'''
<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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8/27/08: [[132.4 Highway Safety Plan and Performance Plan|132.4 Highway Safety Plan and Performance Plan]] describes how Missouri’s Section 402 State and Community Highway Safety Program grant will be used to promote highway safety.
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'''2008 Roadway Visibility Direction'''
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8/20/08: The provisions of the 2008 Roadway Visibility Direction have been fully incorporated into 620 Pavement Marking in [[620.1 General (MUTCD Chapter 3A)]] and [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B)]].
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'''Contract Plans Addendum Process'''
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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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8/20/08: New guidance, [[237.9 Submission of Plans and Supporting Documents#237.9.6 Electronic Plans PS&E Submittal Guidelines|237.9.6 Electronic Plans PS&E Submittal Guidelines]] and [[103.1 Bid Opening and Award Process#103.1.6.6.1 Identification of Revisions in Addendums|103.1.6.6.1 Identification of Revisions in Addendums]], for districts on how to show changes within an addendum to eliminate confusion when the contractors receive revised plans.
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8/20/08: In [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations#616.23.2.5.7 Pavement Markings|616.23.2.5.7 Pavement Markings]], the distance between NO CENTER STRIPE and FRESH OIL/LOOSE GRAVEL signs was increased to two miles to reduce costs while providing acceptable service.
 
'''[[616.14 Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy#616.14.8 Significant Projects|616.14.8 Significant Projects]] Definition'''
 
8/20/08: The definition of a significant project was amended to reduce the burden on district staff by eliminating the TMP requirement on projects with minor impacts to traffic.
 
'''[[643.4 Railroads#643.4.1.7 Railroad Crossing Median Islands|Railroad Crossing Median Islands]]'''
 
8/11/08: This new section provides guidance for the use of median islands in conjunction with automated warning signals and gates at railroad crossings on low speed two lane roadways.  These islands are required for the establishment of "Quiet Zones". 
 
'''[[106.21 Inspections Based on Non-MoDOT Specifications|Inspections Based on Non-MoDOT Specifications]]'''
 
8/8/08: This new article provides guidance for MoDOT inspectors using non-MoDOT specifications during inspections or while administering contracts.
 
'''[[616.3 Changeable Message Signs (CMS)|Changeable Message Signs (CMS)]]'''
 
7/30/08: Changeable Message Sign guidance was simplified so that guidance for non-temporary traffic control for CMSs along freeways and expressways now defers to [[910.3 Dynamic Message Signs (DMS)#910.3.2 MoDOT DMS Policy|Dynamic Message Sign guidance]].
 
'''Right of Way Procedure'''
 
7/17/08: Revised procedure ([[236.13 Designing Right of Way Plans#236.13.1.13 Plan Submittal and Filing|236.13.1.13 Designing Right of Way Plans]]) for the e-mail transmittal of Right of Way Plans to Design.
 
'''Aviation'''
 
7/3/08: [[:Category:122 Aviation|Aviation]] links to the programs and services provided by the aviation section of Multimodal Operations.
 
'''Processing Reclaimed Asphalt'''
 
6/18/08: Guidelines were added for [[:Category:405 Processing Reclaimed Asphalt|Hot In-Place Recycling]], which is becoming a viable rehabilitation strategy.
 
'''Prime Coat'''
 
6/18/08: The thickness of pavement requiring a [[:Category:408 Prime Coat|prime coat]] has been reduced to less than 3-3/4 inches.
 
'''[[616.18 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 616#Deficiencies in Traffic Control Measures (For Sec 616.4.2.5)|Deficiencies in Traffic Control Measures]]'''
 
6/18/08: Work Zone deficiency guidelines were amended to address concerns from the contracting community.
 
'''Truck- and Trailer-Mounted Attenuators'''
 
6/18/08: Trailer-mounted attenuator information has been added to [[:Category:612 Impact Attenuators|612 Impact Attenuators]].
 
'''[[:Category:133 Snow and Ice Control#Winter Operations Communication Plan|Winter Operations Communications Plan]]'''
 
6/18/08: This new guidance in [[:Category:133 Snow and Ice Control|133 Snow and Ice Control]] facilitates communication between districts and between Central Office and districts.
 
'''Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control'''
 
6/18/08: Typical [[:Category:806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control#Ditch Checks|ditch check]] height was added to allow a good estimate of number of ditch checks required.
 
'''ITS Architecture'''
 
6/12/08: New article, [[910.4 ITS Achitecture|910.4 ITS Achitecture]], coordinates future Intelligent Transportation Systems planning, deployment and operations activities.
 
'''Guard Cable'''
 
6/06/08:  Updated article, [[606.2 Guard Cable]], now reflects latest policy resulting from recent comprehensive study of MoDOT's guard cable program.
 
'''Traffic Control for Field Operations (TCFO)'''
 
5/15/08:  Updated article, [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations|616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations]], now contains the entire, revised contents of the former manual.
 
'''Better Roads, Brighter Future'''
 
4/25/08:  New article, [[:Category:Better Roads, Brighter Future|Better Roads, Brighter Future]] project development guidance formerly on Design intranet.
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Latest revision as of 08:22, 12 December 2024

Our mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that is
safe, innovative, reliable and dedicated to a prosperous Missouri.

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.

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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