Programs & Labs
Winter 2002
In this issue
Research
investigates effects of advance warning flashers at signalized intersections
Depending on vehicle speed, the "decision zone" where drivers decide
whether to stop or continue extends some distance ahead of the intersection
itself.
Institute researcher seeks to
increase highway capacity
If roadway expansion alone cannot stop congestion, many researchers
believe the solution may lie in advanced technologies for the
passenger vehicle.
Chihak honored as Student of the
Year
Benjamin Chihak's contributions to the HumanFIRST Program include
the analysis of data to explore various passing lane configurations
and the design and implementation of a custom audio system for
a new driving simulator.