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

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4. Goal Transportation that is SafeEfficientAccessible Environmentally Friendly

5. Human Factors In the design and operation of transportation systems and conveyances, must consider the physiological and cognitive capabilities of humans 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

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

7. Improvements Vehicle Following at a Safe Distance Following at a Safe Distance Night Driving Night Driving Lane Change Lane ChangeHighway Signage Signage Lighting Lighting

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

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

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

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

16. Displays Operators of Conveyance Operators of System Users

19. 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

20. Collaborative Effort GovernmentIndustry Research Institutions