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Human Factors in Transportation

Human Factors in Transportation . Arnold G. Konheim U.S. Department of Transportation November 13, 2008. \. Goal. Transportation that is Safe Efficient Accessible Environmentally Friendly. Human Factors.

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Human Factors in Transportation

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  1. Human Factors in Transportation Arnold G. Konheim U.S. Department of Transportation November 13, 2008

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  3. Goal Transportation that is • Safe • Efficient • Accessible • Environmentally Friendly

  4. Human Factors In the design and operation of transportation systems and conveyances, must consider the physiological and cognitive capabilities of humans • Prevent accidents • Increase efficiency • Make accessible • Provide comfort

  5. Older Drivers • Physical, Sensory, and Cognitive limitations. • Impaired Visually • Limited Agility • Fatigue • Safest Among Age Groups • Self Limit • Avoid Risks • In Terms of Exposure, Most Fatalities

  6. Improvements • Vehicle • Following at a Safe Distance • Night Driving • Lane Change • Highway • Signage • Lighting

  7. Quiet Cars • Transportation Can be a Source of Noise Pollution • Electric Cars Make Little Noise • Pose a Safety Problem to Visually Impaired

  8. Communications • Particular concern: English as a Second Language • Signage • Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices provides standards for the US • There are innovative signs • Announcements • Audio Systems • Announcers

  9. Simulators • Used in All Modes of Transportation • Used for Conveyance Operator and System Operator

  10. Simulators • Training • Research on Human Performance • Development of In-Cab or In-Cockpit Systems

  11. Displays • Operators of Conveyance • Operators of System • Users

  12. Other Areas • Next Generation Air Transportation System • Operator Fatigue • Risk Perception • Conspicuity • Crew Size • Allocating Tasks to Humans and Automation • Physical Demands of Task and Environment

  13. Collaborative Effort • Government • Industry • Research Institutions

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