− | When assessing the roadside safety of the retrofitted road right-of-way, it is important to evaluate roadside safety of the existing as well as the proposed conditions. It is also critical to consult with existing design standards (such as the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Roadside Safety Manual <ref>Ministry of Transportation. 1993. Roadside Safety Manual. Available at URL: https://www.library.mto.gov.on.ca/SydneyPLUS/Sydney/ViewRecord.aspx?template=Books&record=fde7dfe1-1f93-4429-b8dc-8b668665a154&lang=en-US</ref> and the Geometric Design Standards for Ontario Highways) when assessing roadside safety. | + | When assessing the roadside safety of the retrofitted road right-of-way, it is important to evaluate roadside safety of the existing as well as the proposed conditions. It is also critical to consult with existing design standards (such as the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Roadside Safety Manual <ref>Ministry of Transportation. 1993. Roadside Safety Manual. Available at URL: https://www.library.mto.gov.on.ca/SydneyPLUS/Sydney/ViewRecord.aspx?template=Books&record=fde7dfe1-1f93-4429-b8dc-8b668665a154&lang=en-US</ref> and the Geometric Design Standards for Ontario Highways <ref>Ministry of Transportation. 1985. Geometric design standards for Ontario highways . Available at URL: https://www.library.mto.gov.on.ca/SydneyPLUS/Sydney/ViewRecord.aspx?template=Books&record=1ce5c8d4-150d-4d58-9f1a-acc9114c7619&lang=en-US</ref>) when assessing roadside safety. |