Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI)

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UMTRI carries out short- and long-term research projects in broad areas involving accident data collection and traffic safety analysis, bioengineering, human factors, mechanical engineering, psychology, economics, public policy, and all aspects of the science of driving. In addition, numerous multidisciplinary research programs are currently being conducted with other units of the University involving specialized areas of engineering, business, medicine, and public health.

These records have been made available by the UMTRI library, which collects literature in all of the subject areas listed above.

Recent Deposits

Investigation of Clearance Criterion Between Tether Anchor and Head Restraint

Klinich, Kathleen D; Boyle, Kyle J.; Orton, Nichole R.; Manary, Miriam A.; Ebert, Sheila (University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, 2016-01)

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Evaluation of THOR-50M Modifications for Reclined Seating: Volume I

Klinich, Kathleen D; Orton, Nichole R.; Miller, Carl; Vallier, Tyler; Bishop, Jennifer; Bonifas, Anne; Eby, Brian; Reed, Matthew P; Manary, Miriam A. (University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, 2024-12)

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Older Adults and Advanced Transportation Technologies: Developing a Training Curriculum

Eby, David W.; St. Louis, Renée M.; Zakrajsek, Jennifer S.; Zanier, Nicole; Molnar, Lisa J.; Yi, Ping (Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT), 2025-03-12)

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Analysis of the Field Effectiveness of General Motors Model Year 2019-2023 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Features

Leslie, Andrew J.; Kiefer, Raymond J.; Flannagan, Carol; Owen, Susan H. (UMTRI, 2025-02)

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Female Body Armor Fit: Measurement Methods, Software Tools, and Finite-Element Simulation

Jones, M. H. Monica; Park, B-K Daniel; Ebert, Sheila M.; Boyle, Kyle J.; Hu, Jingwen; Reed, Matthew P. (UMTRI, 2004-12)

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Evaluating Wheelchairs for Potential Use as Aircraft Seating: Dynamic Vertical and Static Test Conditions (Second Interim Project Report)

Klinich, Kathleen D; Orton, Nichole R.; Vallier, Tyler; Miller, Carl; Eby, Brian; Bishop, Jennifer; Boyle, Kyle J.; Weissel, Gary; Manary, Miriam A. (University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, 2025-01)

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Automated Vehicle Occupant Kinematics Phase 1: Upright and Reclined Frontal Impacts with Male PMHS

Miller, Carl; Bonifas, Anne; Orton, Nichole; St. Amour, Miranda; Vallier, Tyler; Klinich, Kathleen; Zaseck, Lauren Wood; Rupp, Jonathan; Reed, Matthew (UMTRI, 2024-11)

(10.8MB)
pyV2XLib

Sean, Shengyin; Wang, Tinghan; Zhang, Rusheng (University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), 2023-10-16)

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Human factors issues surrounding an automotive vision enhancement system

Kiefer, RJ (1995-01-01)

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Developing a forward collision warning system timing and interface approach by placing drivers in realistic rear-end crash situations

Kiefer, RJ (2000-12-01)

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Identifying the pattern of localization responses with a haptic seat intended to alert drivers to the direction of a crash threat

Fitch, GM; Kiefer, RJ; Kleiner, BM; Hankey, JM (2007-12-01)

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Development of a camera-based forward collision alert system

Raphael, E; Kiefer, R; Reisman, P; Hayon, G (SAE International, 2011-01-01)

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Understanding driver perceptions of a vehicle to vehicle (V2V) communication system using a test track demonstration

Edwards, C; Hankey, J; Kiefer, R; Grimm, D; Leask, N (SAE International, 2011-01-01)

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Design Guidelines for Seats in Military Ground Vehicles Based on Virtual Fit Testing

Reed, Matthew (UMTRI, 2020)

(6.7MB)
Analysis of the Field Effectiveness of General Motors Model Year 2018-2022 Advanced Driver Assistance System Features

Leslie, Andrew J.; Kiefer, Raymond J.; Flannagan, Carol A.; Owen, Susan H.; Schoettle, Brandon A. (UMTRI, 2024-05)

(2.3MB)
Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (LongROAD): study design and methods

Li, G; Eby, DW; Santos, R; Mielenz, TJ; Molnar, LJ; Strogatz, D; Betz, ME; DiGuiseppi, C; Ryan, LH; Jones, V; Pitts, SI; Hill, LL; DiMaggio, CJ; LeBlanc, D; Andrews, HF; Bogard, S; Chihuri, S; Engler, AM; Feng, M; Gessner, R; Grabowski, JG; Guralnik, J; Hewitt, B; Johnson, A; Kostyniuk, LP; Lang, BH; Leu, C; Merlel, D; Nyquist, LV; Parnham, T; Scott, K; Renée, M; Ventura, M; Yung, R; Zanier, N; Zakrajsek, J (Springer Nature, 2017-12-01)

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Prevalence, attitudes, and knowledge of in-vehicle technologies and vehicle adaptations among older drivers.

Eby, DW; Molnar, LJ; Zakrajsek, JS; Ryan, LH; Zanier, N; Louis, RMS (Elsevier, 2018)

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The Effects of Demographics, Functioning, and Perceptions on the Relationship between Self-Reported and Objective Measures of Driving Exposure and Patterns among Older Adults.

Molnar, LJ; Eby, DW; Vivoda, JM; Bogard, SE; Zakrajsek, J; St, Louis RM; Ryan, LH; LeBlanc, D; Smith, J; Yung, R; Nyquist, L; DiGuiseppi, C; Li, G (Elsevier, 2018-04-01)

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The Association between Visual Abilities and Objectively-Measured Driving Space, Exposure, and Avoidance among Older Drivers.

Molnar, LJ; Kostyniuk, LP; Zakrajsek, JS; Ryan, LH; Zanier, N; St Louis, RM; Stanciu, SC; Bogard, SE; Demchak, DH; DiGuiseppi, C; Guohua, L; Mielenz, TJ; Strogatz, D; LeBlanc, D; Smith, J; Yung, R; Nyquist, L (2018-11-01)

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Using Virtual Reality Techniques to Investigate Interactions Between Fully Autonomous Vehicles and Vulnerable Road Users

Labi, Samuel; Chen, Sikai; Dong, Jiqian; Li, Yujie; Sabu, Jelin; John, Ajuna P. (Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT), 2024-03-30)

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