Preliminary Human Factors Guidelines for Traffic Management

007887081999PDFResearch PaperReport No: FHWA-JPO-99-042Operators (Persons)Human factorsUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationKelly, Michael J.Georgia Tech Research Institute. Electronic Systems LaboratoryNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Human FactorsNTL-OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS-Traffic Control DevicesFederal Highway AdministrationThis document presents human factors guidelines for designers, owners operators, and planners involved in the development and operation of traffic management centers. Dimensions of the work environment affecting operator and system performance are addressed. The include: operator's work space, equipment used by operators, and job designs. Additional guidance is given for the user-centered design process. In addition, there are sections on operator capabilities, equipment design, and selection. Included is information on user-computer interface, controls, displays, and job aids and designs