Human Factors Literature Reviews on Intersections, Speed Management, Pedestrians and Bicyclists, and Visibility
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Summary
This report, produced by the Battelle Human Factors Transportation Center for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), summarizes a comprehensive literature review on human factors relevant to highway safety. The research was conducted as part of the Integrated Program for the Interactive Highway Safety Design Model (IHSDM) and Safety Research project. The primary objective was to compile accumulated knowledge regarding human cognition, perception, and behavior to support infrastructure design and safety tools. The review focused on four specific safety areas: intersections (signalized and nonsignalized), speed management (infrastructure influences on driver speed), pedestrians and bicyclists (nonmotorized transportation), and visibility (of traffic control devices and materials). The methodology involved a systematic identification and review of existing literature. The research team utilized database searches, website searches of U.S. Department of Transportation resources, and recommendations from FHWA staff to identify relevant documents. Keywords such as "human factors," "driver performance," and topic-specific terms were used to filter literature from the previous ten years. Initially, 141 documents were identified as potentially relevant. After preliminary screening and iterative revisions based on FHWA feedback, 113 documents were selected for detailed review. Three reviewers conducted the assessments using a standardized two-page format and a strict style guide to ensure consistency and technical defensibility. A Master Reference List was maintained to track the status of all documents throughout the process. The results are presented as a technical compendium of individual document reviews organized by the four topic areas. The report details the findings from the 113 reviewed documents, which cover infrastructure-based research on driver behavior and perception. The reviews summarize key technical elements of each study, focusing on normal driving conditions rather than degraded or imminent crash scenarios. The compendium serves as a centralized resource for understanding how human factors influence safety in intersection design, speed control measures, nonmotorized user interactions, and the visibility of traffic control devices. The significance of this work lies in its utility for engineers, designers, and program managers involved in highway safety. By consolidating human factors research into a single, accessible resource, the report supports the development of tools and procedures for intersection design and broader safety initiatives. It provides a foundation for integrating human cognition and perception data into the IHSDM and other safety research programs. The report is intended to bridge the gap between human factors research and practical infrastructure design, aiding stakeholders in addressing general safety areas through evidence-based practices.
Key finding
The review identified and summarized 113 documents covering human factors research on intersections, speed management, pedestrians and bicyclists, and visibility to support highway safety design.
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- roadway lighting effects
- rail grade crossings
- perceptual countermeasures
- vru facing ehmi
- vru conspicuity
- signage environment
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- Applied Guidance: countermeasure evaluation
- Empirical Findings: crash risk outcomes, observational prevalence