Improving Healthcare Using Human Factors and Systems Engineering Approaches

What does it take to design safer, more resilient infrastructure? The Human Factors team at Volpe explores how cognitive science, behavior, and ergonomics can improve transportation systems—from reducing fatigue-related crashes to designing better warning systems. Their research supports safety advancements across aviation, rail, and road by integrating human-centered design principles into federal transportation projects. It’s a look at how understanding people helps shape better policies, tech, and infrastructure.