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  • Research Group DATS
1996-2003
Aumar
Description

Consulting for AUMAR (Motorways of the Mare Nostrum), now in the Abertis Group, who is responsible for the management of highways that make up the Mediterranean motorway network. The purpose of consultancy:

  • Update of incidents, for example computerization.
  • Statistical analysis of accidents and incidents.
  • Introduction of new elements / technologies on the road.

DATS Research Group, along with FACTHUM.Lab Research Group, has conducted a consultancy for AUMAR (Motorways of the Mare Nostrum), now in the Abertis Group, responsible for the management of highways that make up the Mediterranean motorway network .

The purpose of consultancy:

  • Update of incidents, for example computerization.
  • Statistical analysis of accidents and incidents.
  • Introduction of new elements / technologies on the road.
  • Scientific documentation relevant to highway safety.
  • Security related training courses for the company: Design and evaluation.
  • Feasibility studies on the user research.
  • Communication campaign ("Todo por la Seguridad Vial")

Research projects derived from the consultancy findings:

  • ALERT I: Factors and intervention strategies for driver's alertness on highways.
  • ALERT II: Safety for long distance transport by road: Definition of criteria and measures for the prevention of accidents.
  • ENPISTA: Evaluation of perceptions of the Autopista del Mare Nostrum by users and employees.
  • SAFE I: Highway safety factors.
  • SAFE II: Highway Safety factors II.
Project category

Counseling

Start date
1996 January
End date
2003 December
Funding agencies:

Aumar