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traffic barricade companies are allow- ing their contractors to practice in a real work environment instead of the traditional approach of learning from a manual,” Brisbois explained. TheCityofMesa’s temporary trafficcontrol staff also review work zone permitting requirements, barricade set-up eval- uations, and reviews the city’s tempo- rary traffic control manual that spells out expectations down to how far apart cones must be for a proper set-up. Training News American Traffic Safety Services Association 30 An ideal location The City ofMesa’s TransportationDepart- ment selectedthe locationfor theone-mile arterial roadway because it is a low traffic area that doesn’t have a lot of develop- ment and offers real-life road conditions with actual drivers. “It’s a great location and broad area that includes a lot of different road elements,” Brisbois said. “The trainingmile features bicycle lanes, sidewalks, residential and business driveways, and elevation changes such as hills and slopes that contractors can encounter anywhere in Mesa or other cities.” Anotificationsign isavailablewithaphone number for the public to contact the city if there are any questions or concerns. “The training roadway can be utilized on weekdays during off-peak traffic hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. so drivers are not significantly impacted,” Brisbois explained. “So far, it’s been very well received.”  Learn more about the City of Mesa’s certified training mile of arterial roadway at mesaaz.gov.