Research Tools
[Highway Driving Simulator] [Field Research Vehicles]
[Sign Design and Research Facility] [...
General
Legacy ID
21
AMS Projects
Individual Project Information
There are several current and recently completed projects in the AMS study area:
Human Factors Team Members
Brian H. Philips, Human Factors Team Leader
Brian.Philips@dot.gov, 202-493-3468
Specialty research areas:
• Driving behavior and safety
• Driver distraction
• Connected and automated vehicles
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History
Almost 60 years ago, the Federal Government began conducting human factors and driver behavior studies to understand the needs and limitations of transportation users under the Bureau of Public Roads, now the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Since then, the Human Factors Program has grown...
Volunteer Opportunities
The Human Factors Program relies on paid volunteers with different backgrounds and perspectives to participate in our research studies. Help provide us with a thorough understanding of how individuals respond to different stimuli on roadways by joining our participant database.
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Geotechnical Research Team
The geotechnical research team is currently comprised of one full-time Federal staff member, with additional full-time contract staff members, and other supplementary technical support as needed. In addition, the team occasionally hosts interns, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers on...
Geotechnical Laboratory Publications
The Geotechnical Research Team continually publishes its research results in Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reports, conference proceedings, and journal articles. ...