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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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'''[[:Category:403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement#Rice Test|Superpave Rice Testing Frequency]]'''
 
3/21/19:  Guidance about the frequency for rice dry-back testing when sample results are very consistent was corrected to one every fourth sublot. 
 
'''[[media:152.pdf|Bonds - What They Are and How They Work]]'''
 
3/15/19: This new tutorial is now displayed in [[:Category:152 Contactor Bonding Responsibilities|EPG 152 Contactor Bonding Responsibilities]].
 
'''[[910.3 Dynamic Message Signs (DMS)|EPG 910.3 Dynamic Message Signs]]'''
 
3/14/19: New types of DMSs are now referenced as a good portion of this article was updated.
 
'''Ephemeral Streams'''
 
3/12/19:  Guidance in [[750.7 Non-Hydraulic Considerations#750.7.3.1 Embedment Requirements|EPG 750.7.3.1 Embedment Requirements]] was updated with a minor note stating the Corps of Engineers must validate whether a stream is "ephemeral".
 
'''[[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.2.3 Prompt Offer of Just Compensation|EPG 236.7.2.3 Prompt Offer of Just Compensation]]'''
 
3/6/19: Guidance was clarified to allow the minimum offer to be reduced if approved by the Asst. to State Design Engineer – Right of Way.
 
'''[[616.16 Law Enforcement Services#616.16.1 Guidelines for Providing Law Enforcement Services|EPG 616.16.1 Guidelines for Providing Law Enforcement Services]]'''
 
3/1/19: Guidelines were clarified to provide a more standardized process.
 
'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising|EPG 236.16 Outdoor Advertising]]'''
 
3/1/19: Several ODA policies were updated to current practice, especially in [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.22 Monthly Reports|EPG 236.16.22 Monthly Reports]].
 
'''[[121.5 Asset Management|EPG 121.5 Asset Management]]'''
 
2/27/19: Guidance has been revised to coordinate with current practice.
 
'''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)#If the option for extending the contract|EPG 147.3.5 Term Extension of Job Order Contracts]]'''
 
2/25/19: Guidance about providing a reason for extending the contract has been added.
 
'''[[806.1 Erosion Control Measures#806.1.7.2 Construction Considerations|EPG 806.1.7.2 Construction Considerations]]'''
 
2/22/19: Guidance about erosion control for temporary pipe and temporary construction crossings was clarified.
 
'''New QRG'''
 
2/14/19: The new [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/AWP_MA_Adding_Concrete_Mix_Design.doc AWP MA Adding New Concrete Mix Design] QRG is now available.
 
'''[[media:134.2.2.2.docx|Solicitation and Request Letter]]'''
 
2/13/19: The Solicitation and Request letter has been updated.
 
'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#3. If an existing wearing surface|EPG 751.1 Preliminary Design, Safety Barrier Curb (SBC) and Median Barrier Curb (MBC)]]'''
 
2/8/19: Revision coordinates guidance with the FHWA requirement for new wearing surfaces.
 
'''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)#147.3.9 Change Order Approvals|EPG 147.3.9 Change Order Approvals]]'''
 
1/28/19: EPG 147.3.9 was rewritten and retitled to provide new Change Order guidance for JOCs.
 
'''Asphalt Shoulder Surface Mix'''
 
1/25/19: Guidance in [[Other Aspects of Pavement Design#For resurfacing projects on roadways with shoulders 4|EPG Shoulder Surface]] was revised so that all shoulders 4 ft. and narrower, and when shoulder improvements are also anticipated as part of the scope of work, will be monolithically resurfaced with the same type of asphaltic mix used on the mainline roadway.
 
'''[[413.3 Ultrathin Bonded Asphalt Wearing Surface#413.3.3 Maintenance Surface Treatment|EPG 413.3.3 Maintenance Surface Treatment]]'''
 
1/25/19:  The UBAWS Treatment policy was clarified, including the identification of the proper thicknesses for UBAWS types.
 
'''[[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.13 Intermediate Diaphragms|EPG 751.22.3.13 Intermediate Diaphragms]]'''
 
1/11/19:  Guidance about the spacing of steel intermediate diaphragms for PSI girders was revised to include NU girders.
 
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(A3.5.1) Use when uncoated steel|Standard Detailing Note A3.5.1]]'''
 
1/11/19: A new note for uncoated steel coming in contact with galvanized piles is now available.
 
'''[[127.25 Maintenance Environmental Policies#127.25.2 Hazardous Material Spills|EPG 127.25.2 Hazardous Material Spills]]'''
 
1/10/19: Guidance has been updated to current practice.
 
'''[[:Category:903 Highway Signing#Guidance for Using Sign Management System (SMS)|Guidance for Using Sign Management System]] and [[903.3 Post-Mounted Signing#903.3.16 Ordering Signs|EPG 903.3.16 Ordering Signs]]'''
 
1/9/19: Guidance has been updated to current practices. New guidance for the use of the Sign Management System is now available. 
 
'''[[236.3 Administration#The District Right of Way Manager|EPG 236.3.7 Right of Way Clearance Certification]]'''
 
1/8/19: Added guidance for the RW clearance process for projects programmed in the STIP with RW funding but that do not require RW to construct the project.
 
'''[[:Category:121 Project Planning, Prioritization and STIP Commitments|EPG 121 Project Planning, Prioritization and STIP Commitments]]'''
 
1/4/19: Guidance has been updated to current practice.  EPG 121.2 The Planning Process and EPG 121.5 Prioritization Factors were both re-written and re-titled as [[121.2 The Planning Framework for Transportation Decision-Making|EPG 121.2 The Planning Framework for Transportation Decision-Making]] and [[121.5 Asset Management|EPG 121.5 Asset Management]], respectively.
 
'''[[910.4 ITS Achitecture#Project ITS Architecture Documentations Requirements|EPG 910.4 ITS Achitecture]]
 
1/3/19: New guidance on completing a systems engineering analysis on all ITS projects is now available.
 
'''Weathering Steel'''
 
12/28/18: Guidance for the use of weathering steel has been added to [[751.1 Preliminary Design#Weathering steel may be used|EPG 751.1.2.9 Girder Type Selection]].


'''[[:Category:235 Preliminary Plans#The district completes an electronic|EPG 235.6 Approval of Preliminary Plan]]'''
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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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12/28/18: The district now completes an RES at each project development milestone, or at least at the Location/Conceptual state and final design.
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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.

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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