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Gerald Hanlin, a Troy area Senior Equipment Technician and an ASE-certified mechanic, rebuilds a snow plow truck’s motor. Kris Marshall, an El Dorado Springs area Senior Maintenance Worker, repairs cracks on Cedar County Route 32. 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 Practical Design and 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 Right of Way, Design, Bridge, Construction, Traffic and 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 ARTICLE is included to assist with helpful hints on how to use the EPG as well as other points of interest. D5 Transportation Project Designer Bob Jany discusses plans for a new interchange on Route 179 in Jefferson City with a member of the community. Perhaps you've wondered how many hits the most popular EPG articles have. As of mid-April, the number of hits are: 20. EPG 800, 30769 10. EPG 400, 54193 19. EPG 500, 31562 9. EPG 616, 55636 18. EPG 751.5, 35359 8. EPG 616.23, 56029 17. EPG 903.5, 36460 7. EPG 200, 80820 16. EPG 620.2, 38052 6. EPG 600, 95354 15. EPG 1000, 40118 5. EPG 751, 105819 14. EPG 903.6, 40937 4. EPG 100, 106411 13. EPG 903, 43490 3. EPG 700, 117703 12. EPG 751.13, 48441 2. EPG 900, 128162 11. EPG 751.40, 49551 1. EPG Main Page, 452587

Section 106 Process for LPAs Flowchart 4/11/11: This flowchart in EPG 135 was updated to correctly show interaction with the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO). Culvert Pipes 4/11/11: EPG 750.7.2 was revised to show that all crossroad culvert pipes are now specified by group rather than individual type. Acceptable groups are based on the traffic volume of the facility. Element Extractor Tool 4/7/11: Project managers are now responsible for providing the results of the element extractor tool to the district Right of Way Manager. EPG 751.22.1.2 Geometric Dimensions, NU Standard Girders 4/7/11: Updated NU girder properties to correctly reflect calculations based on English units. Transverse Rumble Strips 4/6/11: At the bottom of EPG 626.4, a new figure displays typical transverse rumble strip dimensions. Insoluble Residue Test 4/1/11: Geotechnical has added guidance in EPG 320.1.5.3 Tests Specifically Requested for this non-routine test. EPG 321 Geotechnical Engineering 4/1/11: EPG 321 has been re-arranged and expanded. New articles include EPG 321.2 Geotechnical Guidelines and EPG 321.3 Procedures for Estimation of Geotechnical Parameter Values and Coefficients of Variation. Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) of Bridges and Foundations 4/1/11: FHWA mandates that all bridges and foundations be designed in accordance with LRFD Bridge Design specs. EPG 321.1 Design of Earth Slopes is new guidance while EPG 751.37 Drilled Shafts and EPG 751.38 Spread Footings have been re-written to reflect the federal mandate. EPG 128.2 Preventive Maintenance Projects (1R and 2R) 3/31/11: Core teams are cautioned to investigate the project's corridor for safety and operational concerns and document the concerns. 1R and 2R are still not required for conceptual study reports. Additional guidance in EPG 402.1.1 Plan Preparation and EPG 413 Surface Treatments and Preventive Maintenance. Required Job Special Provisions for Contractor Surveying and Staking 3/31/11: This revision urges contractor surveying and staking to be used in projects with earthwork exceeding 50,000 cu. yds. EPG 626 Rumble Strips 3/31/11: The rumble strip directive was clarified and emphasis was added that any variance from this guidance needs authorization from Central Office. Also, new Modified Rumble Strip guidance. EPG 1006.2 Aggregate for Surfacing 3/31/11: Lower types of aggregate for surfacing by certification or visual inspection for small quantitites are now allowed since sampling may not be practical. Noise Policy 3/31/11: MoDOT's noise abatement policy, EPG 127.13, has ben restructured to comply with new federal requirements. EPG 751.22.1.4 Span and Structure Lengths 3/30/11: This revision simplifies laying out prestressed girders similar to laying out steel girders. EPG 806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 3/30/11: The SWPPP has been updated. EPG 751.5.10 Reinforcing Steel Detailing 3/28/11: Expanded guidance especially for newer designers. Flagger Training 3/25/11: Updated flagger training is available at EPG 616.20. LOGO and TODS Signing 3/25/11: Expanded guidance in EPG 903.9.3 for installing, relocating and repair of LOGO and TODS signing. EPG 612.4 Truck-Mounted Attenuator Training 3/24/11: The updated training includes guidance for trailer-mounted TMAs. Digital Signatures 2/10/11: Digital signatures may be used to sign a change order or value engineering proposal. Guidance for this is now available at EPG 105.19.