General
Research Tools
[Highway Driving Simulator] [Field Research Vehicles]
[Sign Design and Research Facility] [...
AMS Projects
Individual Project Information
There are several current and recently completed projects in the AMS study area:
Human Factors Team Members
Michelle Arnold, Research Psychologist
Michelle.Arnold@dot.gov, 202-493-3990
Specialty research areas:
• Connected and automated vehicles
• Driver behavior and safety
• Driver distraction...
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...