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Research

David A. Noyce

Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Associate Professor, Department ofCivil and Environmental Engineering
noyce@engr.wisc.edu
http://www.engr.wisc.edu/cee/faculty/noyce_david.html#links

Understanding Aging Drivers' Needs within the Transportation System

Consideration of older driver and pedestrian abilities and needs are a critical component of the research conducted in my lab. My research is focused on the operational and behavioral aspects of transportation safety. Recent activities have considered traffic control devices, left-turn signalization, centerline rumble strips, and applications of advanced technologies in the transportation system. Improving the operational and safety aspects of protected/permissive left-turns has been an interest area of mine for the past six years. We are currently working on improving permitted left-turn modeling. I am also very interested in crash data recording (black box) technology and vehicle crash analysis. I have worked with NHTSA and the Massachusetts Governor's Highway Safety Bureau and researched other transportation safety issues including speed management, occupant protection, and crash data. In each case, older drivers have been a very important element of the evaluation.

I have spent the last four years working with full-scale driving simulation and studying driver comprehension and behavior related to various traffic control devices. We have used the simulator to study guide signs, traffic signal displays, and rumble strips. Subjects have included both young and old drivers. We have recently looked at the effects of low Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) on driver performance. We are currently looking at new technologies to improve the realism of the simulated environment.

A growing research area for me involves bicyclists and pedestrians. I have developed an automated method of counting and classifying bicycles and pedestrians using active infrared technology. I am also working in the area of accessible pedestrian signal (APS) and developing methods for incorporating these technologies into the transportation environment. Accessible pedestrian signals are designed for visually impaired pedestrians, many of which are elderly.

Finally, I maintain an active traffic operations and geometric design program. We have redeveloped a part of our lab to include a fully signalized intersection to study advanced traffic signal operation methods. We also provide a means of testing new equipment and technologies as they enter the market. Our complete array of traffic data collection equipment allows us to move this lab into the field to incorporate real-time traffic. With the aging population of drivers, developing traffic control systems to meet their needs is of utmost importance.

Representative Publications
Khan, G., Qin, X., & Noyce, D.A. (2008). Spatial analysis of weather crash patterns. Journal of Transportation Engineering, 134(5), 191-202.

Gates, T.J., Noyce, D.A.; Laracuente, L., & Nordheim, E.V. (2007). Analysis of driver behavior in dilemma zones at signalized intersections. Transportation Research Record, Traffic Control Devices, Visibility, and Rail-Highway Grade Crossings, 2030, 29-39.

Knodler, M.A., Jr., Noyce, D.A., & Fisher, D.L. (2007). Evaluating effect of two allowable permissive left-turn indications. Transportation Research Record, Human Performance, User Information, Simulation, and Visualization, 2018, 53-62.

Dutta, A., Parker, S., Qin, X., Qiu, Z., & Noyce, D.A. (2007). System for digitizing information on Wisconsin's crash locations. Transportation Research Record, Statistical Methods, Safety Data, Analysis, and Evaluation, 2019, 256-264.

Shin, H., Noyce, D.A., & Qin, X. (2007). Pattern analysis of mobile traffic information user service. 10th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC, 2007, 1067-1073.

Knodler, M.A., Jr., Noyce, D.A., Kacir, K.C., & Brehmer, C.L. (2006). Analysis of driver and pedestrian comprehension of requirements for permissive left-turn applications. Transportation Research Record, Pedestrians and Bicycles, 1982, 65-75.

Gates, T.J., Noyce, D.A., Bill, A.R., & Van Ee, N. (2006). Recommended walking speeds for timing of pedestrian clearance intervals based on characteristics of the pedestrian population. Transportation Research Record, Pedestrians and Bicycles, 1982, 38-47.

Noyce, D.A., Gajendran, A., & Dharmaraju, R. (2006). Development of bicycle and pedestrian detection and classification algorithm for active-infrared overhead vehicle imaging sensors. Transportation Research Record, Pedestrians and Bicycles, 1982, 202-209.

Gates, T.J., Noyce, D.A., & Stine, P.H. (2006). Safety and cost-effectiveness of approach guardrail for bridges on low-volume roads. Transportation Research Record, Geology and Properties of Earth Materials, 1967, 46-57.

Knodler Jr., M.A., Noyce, D.A., Kacir, K.C., & Brehmer, C.L. (2006). Potential application of flashing yellow arrow permissive indication in separated left-turn lanes. Transportation Research Record, Traffic Control Devices, Visibility, and Rail-Highway Grade Crossings, 1973, 10-17.

Xiao, Q., Noyce, D.A., Chanyoung, L., & Kinar, J.R. (2006). Snowstorm event-based crash analysis. Transportation Research Record, 1948, 135-141.

Noyce, D.A., & Bentzen, B.L. (2005). Determination of pedestrian push-button activation duration at typical signalized intersections. Transportation Research Record, 1939, 63-68.

Pradhan, A.K., Hammel, K.R., DeRamus, R., Pollatsek, A., Noyce, D.A., & Fisher, D.L. (2005). Using eye movements to evaluate effects of driver age on risk perception in a driving simulator. Human Factors, 47(4), 840-852.

Knodler, M.A., Jr., Noyce, D.A., Kacir, K.C., & Brehmer, C.L. (2005). Evaluation of flashing yellow arrow in traffic signal displays with simultaneous permissive indications. Transportation Research Record, 1918, 46-55.

Knodler, M.A., Jr., Noyce, D.A., Kacir, K.C., & Brehmer, C.L. (2005). Evaluation of traffic signal displays for protected-permissive left-turn control using driving simulator technology. Journal of Transportation Engineering, 131(4), 270-278.

Noyce, D.A., & Elango, V.V. (2004). Safety evaluation of centerline rumble strips crash and driver behavior analysis. Transportation Research Record, 1862, 44-53.

Dutta, A., Fisher, D.L., & Noyce, D.A. (2004). Use of a driving simulator to evaluate and optimize factors affecting understandability of variable message signs. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 7(4-5), 209-227.

Noyce, D.A., & Smith, C.R. (2003). Driving simulators for evaluation of novel traffic-control devices: Protected-permissive left-turn signal display analysis. Transportation Research Record, 1844, 25-34.

Dutta, A., Carpenter, R., Noyce, D.A., Duffy, S., & Fisher, D.L. (2002). Drivers' understanding of overhead freeway exit guide signs: Evaluation of alternatives using an advanced fixed base driving simulator. Transportation Research Record 1803, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., pp. 102-109.

Noyce, D.A., & Kacir, K.C. (2001). Driver's understanding of protected/permitted left-turn signal displays. Transportation Research Record 1754, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., pp. 1 - 10.

Dharmaraju, R., Noyce, D.A., & Lehman, J. (2001). An evaluation of technologies for automated detection and classification of pedestrians and bicycles. In Compendium of Technical Papers, the 71st ITE Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Noyce, D.A., & Kacir, K.C. (2000). Drivers' understanding of simultaneous traffic signal indications in protected left-turns. Transportation Research Record 1801, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., pp.18 - 26.

Noyce, D.A., Fambro, D.B., & Kacir, K.C. (2000). Traffic characteristics of protected/permitted left-turn signal displays. Transportation Research Record 1708, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., pp. 28 - 39.

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