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Existing sight distance issue exists that could be improved with the installation of a traffic signal. For the sign design principles to be effective, they must realistically be. Introduction this appendix a to book 1 of the ontario traffic manual provides an illustrated index of all signs and sign types which have a standard sign number, and an illustrated index of standard traffic signal displays. To download otm book 7 full office edition, click here. The ontario road safety annual report orsar shows the current state of road safety in ontario for the year that it is produced. Ontario traffic manual book 11 pavement, hazard and. Ontario traffic manual july 2001 3 book 1, appendix a illustrated sign and signal display index 1. Signs use different symbols, colours and shapes for easy identification. Traffic signals preparation of traffic signal design packages, which includes geometric design, traffic signal operational timing and phasing, preliminary traffic signal sketches and phm125 legal drawings with applicable signs and pavement markings. Tcps must be given written and oral instructions regarding their duties in a language they can understand. Otm book 11 pavement, hazard, and delineation markings. This manual is in general conformance with the manual of uniform traffic control.