General
Legacy ID
16
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. ...
Current Program
The Geotechnical Research Program conducts applied research to solve transportation-related problems with the aim of building a transportation infrastructure that is economical, safer, and longer lasting. Many projects are conducted in-house in our state-of-the-art laboratories; the Federal...
Geotechnical Laboratory Overview
Laboratory Purpose
Through its unique capabilities and expertise, the Geotechnical (GEO) Laboratory supports the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Geotechnical Research Program, other disciplines, laboratories, and offices throughout the agency, as...
Motorcycle Crash Causes and Outcomes: Pilot Study (PDF)
In 2010, the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) concluded a feasibility study of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development data collection protocol for use in the United States. This effort was designed as the precursor to the larger Motorcycle Crash Causation Study...