If you have ever driven through a construction zone on Highway 1 or navigated a detour in downtown Vancouver, you have seen them. They are the individuals standing mere feet from moving vehicles, clad in high-visibility gear, holding a stop sign. Being a Traffic Control Person (TCP) is one of the most critical jobs on any road crew, but it is also one of the most demanding. It requires a split-second focus that most office jobs simply do not demand.