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Welcome to the future of traffic control with Bird Dog Traffic Control’s Automated Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD). Our cutting-edge AFAD system is designed to revolutionize how traffic is managed, offering a seamless blend of technology and safety for road work operations. It is controlled within the work zone and provides an overall safer environment using LAN technology, recorded video surveillance, and traffic-rerouting with Waze.

Why Choose AFAD?

  • Innovation: Equipped with advanced sensors and intelligent algorithms, the AFAD adapts to real-time traffic conditions, ensuring efficient and dynamic control.

  • Safety First: Prioritize the well-being of your workforce with a solution that minimizes their exposure to potential risks, promoting a safer work environment.

  • Efficiency: Increase work site efficiency by automating flagging operations, allowing your team to focus on other critical tasks while the AFAD manages traffic flow.

  • Reliability:. By automating flagging tasks, The AFAD significantly lowers the risks associated with traditional manual flagging, creating a safer work environment for road crews that can perform in challenging conditions.

  • Automated Flagging: The AFAD takes the manual element out of flagging, which reduces human exposure to potential hazards and enhances overall safety on the job.

  • Compliance: Our AFAD system complies with industry standards and regulations, ensuring that your traffic control measures meet or exceed safety requirements.

Bird Dog Traffic Control Automated Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD) in use at a roadwork site

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Key Features

Bird Dog Traffic Control light head device for traffic management

Light Head

Google & Waze connected GPS intrusion alarms.

Bird Dog Traffic Control gate arm for vehicle access control

Gate Arm

The large 8 foot, highly visible gate-arm. Fully detachable.

Bird Dog Traffic Control HD cameras for monitoring and safety

HD Cameras

A 360° view with night vision, the camera captures footage for up to 80 hours.

Outriggers for Traffic Control

Outriggers

Extendable legs for perfect positioning on uneven ground.

Bird Dog Traffic Control device with long battery life feature highlighted

Long Battery Life

Equipped with 2 AGM Deep Cycle batteries that last 60 hours.

Bird Dog Traffic Control compact size device for easy deployment

Compact size

It is the smallest, lightest, most portable AFAD in the industry.

Other Features

  • User-friendly controller design
  • Hand-held radio remote control for operating at a safe distance
  • Lightweight and moveable design
  • Operator training of the AFAD takes less than 5 minutes
  • One flagger can control one or two units with a clear line of sight
  • Quick set up time, can be repositioned by hand as opposed to a traditional toby truck
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Typical Working Applications

  • Gas lines
  • Water and sewer lines
  • Asphalt paving
  • Roads
  • Guardrails
  • Ditching
  • Tree trimming
  • Utility applications – Hydro-electric and Telephone lines

Setup for the AFAD

  • First, leveling jacks raise trailer tires off the ground to provide stability
  • Then, a large hand allows one person to easily raise and lower the sign and signal lights
  • A single auto-locking device holds the tower in place while operating and easily allows transportation
  • The gate arm remains attached during transport and for storage for ease of setup, but it can be removed and stowed for space purposes
  • The AFAD can be easily paired and unpaired with a wireless controller
  • Finally, the AFAD can be operated by one person and takes just a few minutes to set up and take down.
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Bird Dog Traffic Control Automated Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD) in use at a roadwork site

FAQs

An AFAD is controlled within the work zone and provides an overall safer environment using LAN technology, recorded video surveillance, and traffic-rerouting with Waze.

The light head, gate arm, HD cameras, and outriggers

Yes, the AFAD uses traffic-rerouting with Waze.

The AFAD is digital.

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