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http://dx.doi.org/10.12815/kits.2017.16.2.83

A Study on Ergonomic Traffic Sign focused on Spatial Compatibility  

Sin, Heung Gweon (School of Business, George Mason University Korea)
Nam, Doohee (Dept. of Information System Eng., Hansung University)
Publication Information
The Journal of The Korea Institute of Intelligent Transport Systems / v.16, no.2, 2017 , pp. 83-91 More about this Journal
Abstract
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices advises that, "Signs should be placed on the right side of the roadway where they are easily recognized and understood by road users." Guidance is provided on the spacing and prioritization of signs, and in some conditions, additional steps may be needed to ensure that signs are conspicuous. This study proposes a design methodology using ergonomics concepts applied to traffic sign and street name signs. Initially, a literature revision on cognitive ergonomics is performed. Several design methodologies are analyzed and the aspects to be considered in traffic signs are selected.. In this study, problems of traffic signs in Korea were identified through the comparative analysis of domestic and foreign traffic signs and a prototype of ergonomic traffic sign was developed based on the analysis results. And the driver's views on the developed traffic sign were investigated. In addition, based on the results of this study, this study is to provide the necessary foundation for improving traffic signs in order to help the various age groups of drivers to reach their destinations without difficulties when they drive.
Keywords
Ergonomics; Traffic Sign; Conspicuity; Human Interface; spatial compatibility;
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