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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. Innovative concepts, such as [http://www.modot.mo.gov/business/PracticalDesign.htm 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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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.
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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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10/9/09: The guidance to Construction and Maintenance personnel for measuring vertical clearance and reporting to Motor Carriers has been reorganized for clarity.
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10/6/09: The entire contents of the LPA is now presented in EPG 136.
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9/28/09: The professional land surveyor was removed from needing to review the grantee's survey of property conveyed to MoDOT under certain conditions.
 
'''[[137.10 Contract Information Archives|137.10 Contract Information Archives]]'''
 
9/21/09: This new article provides additional guidance for the Construction and Materials' archival process.  Additionally, [[:Category:137 Construction Inspection Guidance for Records to be Maintained#137.9.10 Retention of Records|137.9.10 Retention of Records]] was revised to inform the user that the archive area is to be used for current contract data in addition to that for completed contracts.
 
[[:Category:Safe and Sound|'''Safe and Sound''']]
 
9/17/09: Moved current Safe and Sound guidance to the Engineering Policy Guide.
 
[[135.5 Labor Compliance#135.5.1.1 Payrolls|'''Labor Compliance - Payrolls''']]
 
9/14/09: The payroll requirements have been clarified. Payrolls do not have to identify all deductions on an employee specific basis.
 
'''Signs'''
 
9/11/09: The sight distance for the [[903.16 Traffic Controls for School Areas#903.16.5.10 SCHOOL BUS STOP AHEAD Sign (S3-1).|SCHOOL BUS STOP AHEAD]] sign (S3-1) will be determined with an 8 ft. object height.  The [[903.5 Regulatory Signs#Table 903.5.3 Regulatory Sign Sizes|size of the SPEED LIMIT sign]] (R2-1) for conventional uses is now 36 in. x 48 in.  The use of the [[903.5 Regulatory Signs#903.5.15 TURN PROHIBITION Signs (R3-1 through R3-4 and R3-18) (MUTCD Section 2B.19)|No U-Turn sign]] (R3-4) has been clarified.
 
'''[[:Category:142 Missouri One Call System|142 Missouri One Call System]]'''
 
9/08/09: This new article provides practical guidance for locating underground utilities.  
 
'''[[:Category:140 Encroachments and Items Permitted on MoDOT’s Right of Way|140 Encroachments and Items Permitted on MoDOT’s Right of Way]]'''
 
9/08/09:  This new article provides policy for right of way encroachments (Maintenance's RDS(D1)), monuments (Maintenance's RDS(D2)) and installation of banners on lighting poles.
 
'''Flagger Guidelines'''
 
8/24/09: Clarification has been made to [[616.20 Flagger Training#Flagger Guidelines|Flagger Guidelines]] for flagging in stationary operations.
 
'''New Right of Way Guidance'''
 
8/14/09: Additional [[236.6 Appraisal and Appraisal Review#Costs to Cure|costs to cure]] guidance is available; additional guidance for the use of Form 238.2.17 in [[236.4 Description Writing and Titles#236.4.6.2 Methods of Legally Describing the Fee or Portion Thereof|EPG 236.4.6.2]] and [[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.2.21 Acquisition by Condemnation|236.7.2.21]]; and additional guidance for [[236.5 Property Management#236.5.15 Methods for Disposal|Methods of Disposal]] and new guidance about the [[236.5 Property Management#236.5.21.7 Full Disclosure Clause|Full Disclosure Clause]].
 
'''[[102.2 Contractor Performance Rating System#102.2.5 Contractor Recognition|102.2.5 Contractor Recognition]]'''
 
8/7/09: An additional qualifier has been added for contractors to receive awards.
 
'''Electronic Design Data Delivery'''
 
8/05/09:  Formats for coordinate geometry files were specified in [[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery#237.14.1.2 Geopak Coordinate Database (a.k.a. GPK File)|237.14.1.2 Geopak Coordinate Database (a.k.a. GPK File)]] and an electronic design data file size limitation was specified in [[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery#237.14.1.9 Method of Delivery|237.14.1.9 Method of Delivery]].
 
'''[[902.11 Other Design Aspects of Traffic Signals#Table 902.11.11.2.1 Properties for Conductors|Power Cable Tables 902.11.11.2.1 and 902.11.11.2.2]]'''
 
8/04/09: The minimum conductor size for power cable is now #8 AWG.
 
'''TM 53 de-activated'''
 
8/3/09: [[106.7.53 TM-53, Determination of Moisture Content of Bituminous Mixtures| TM-53, Determination of Moisture Content of Bituminous Mixtures]] was replaced with AASHTO T 329. 
 
'''Payment Documentation Policy'''
 
7/31/09: The former EPG 109.1 Payment Documentation article has been updated and consolidated with the former EPG 109 Measurement and Payment article to become the new [[:Category:109 Payment Documentation Policy|EPG 109 Payment Documentation Policy]].
 
'''[[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)|Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)]]'''
 
7/28/09: The SWPPP article info moved to its new location: [[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)|EPG 806.8]].  Also, when to [[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)#806.8.4 Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (MO Specifications Division 800)|perform post-runoff inspections]] was clarified, [[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)#806.8.4.2.3 Ditch Checks|ditch checks added]] and new [[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)#806.8.4.2.7 Inlet Controls|inlet control]], [[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)#806.8.4.2.8 Erosion Stabilization Mats and Blankets|erosion stabilization mats and blankets]] and [[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)#806.8.4.2.12 Compost Filter Berms|compost filter berms]] guidance was added.
 
'''[[626.4 Transverse Rumble Strips|626.4 Transverse Rumble Strips''']]
 
7/22/09: A new article is available to provide guidance for transverse rumble strips.
 
'''238.2 Land Surveying'''
 
7/22/09: New guidance is available for [[238.2 Land Surveying#238.2.14.1 Monumenting Landowner's Property Lines When Requested|monumenting landowner's property lines]] and [[238.2 Land Surveying#238.2.18.6 Recording the Location Survey Plan|recording the Location Survey Plan]].  [[238.2 Land Surveying#238.2.17 Professional Land Surveyor Review|Professional Land Surveyor Review]] guidance has also replaced old District Responsibility guidance.  The Professional Land Surveyor Description Review Form and the Plat Review Checklist are now available.
 
[[:Category:137 Construction Inspection Guidance for Records to be Maintained#137.9.3 Payment Estimates|'''137.9.3 Payment Estimates''']]
 
7/16/09: New payment guidance for the Resident Engineer's diary has been added.


[[910.3 Dynamic Message Signs (DMS)#910.3.2.3 Message Priorities|'''DMS Message Priorities''']]
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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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7/14/09: Traffic has added DMS Message Request Guidelines to item no. 9.
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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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