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Marshals are equipped with cones, safety vests and flags. In addition their vehicles are <br /> equipped with brooms, shovels and patch material in case of repairable road conditions. <br /> Marshals also receive PR training in order to work with local residents and road users <br /> who may be inconvenienced. <br /> Motor Marshals <br /> (20 total) <br /> The race's Motorcycle Marshals work closely with the California Highway Patrol to <br /> assist with security along the route. The marshals are deployed in teams and assigned to <br /> the lead patrol cars. They are responsible for assisting with the closure of any drives or <br /> small roads not manned by any other staff. These marshals have the ability to rapidly <br /> deploy and quickly move back into position once the front of the race has passed. <br /> In addition motor marshals are able to communicate to both the command car and other <br /> race staff any obstacles or dangerous situations along the route. <br /> California Highway :Patrol—Entourage <br /> (11 total) <br /> The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be providing a police escort utilizing the same <br /> units throughout the event. These units will be deployed both ahead of and behind the <br /> race itself as part of the race caravan. <br /> The mobile units will work with fixed-post officers and race marshals to provide security <br /> along the route. <br /> Six to seven units will be staggered between five and ten minutes in front of the event. <br /> The exact spacing will be determined based on road type and terrain in coordination with <br /> local area commanders. <br /> All additional units will be placed at the rear of the entourage to prevent traffic from <br /> passing the race. These units will also protect vehicles and competitors who are outside <br /> the main group. <br /> See the attached caravan diagram TOC-CD-1 for more information on vehicle locations <br /> and functions. <br /> California Highway Patrol—Fixed Units <br /> (30-35 total) <br /> The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be providing 30-35 units from the Golden <br /> Gate Division to provide fixed post traffic control ahead of the race. These units will <br /> work to secure intersections ahead of the race in conjunction with race marshals. <br />