UNIVERSITY OF RUSE "ANGEL KANCHEV"
UNION OF SCIENTISTS - RUSE

Proceedings 2024
Faculty of Automotive and Transport EngineeringBook 4.2 · Sustainable and Intelligent Transport Systems, Technologies and Logistics

FRI-20.21-1-SITSTL-13

THE EVOLUTION OF ROAD SAFETY SYSTEMS

Language: BGPages: 87-92

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Eng. Metodiy Steliyanov, PhD Student

Department of Transport “Angel Kanchev” Univesity of Ruse

E-mail: metodiy@abv.bg

Assoc. Prof. Daniel Lyubenov, PhD

Department of Transport “Angel Kanchev” Univesity of Ruse

ORCID: 0009-0002-5480-834X

E-mail: dliubenov@uni-ruse.bg

Abstract

This scientific paper examines the transition between Driver-Vehicle-Road (DVR) model to the improved Human-Machine-Environment (HME) system. This evolution is considered to be fundamental shift in road safety management, which is driven by technical improvements and the necessity for more integrated approach to traffic management. The DVR paradigm, which declares the human to be in control over traffic safety, has advanced into the HME strategy, that integrates the automation and real-time environmental monitoring. This paper illustrates the fundamental advantages of HME, such as improved road safety and increased transportation efficiency. It also looks at the practical complications of this transformation, with a focus on linked automobiles, ITS systems, and machine-assisted decision-making. The results of this study contribute to the ongoing discussion about contemporary road safety systems such as Vision Zero, Strada Sigura, Safe System, etc. in Bulgaria.

Keywords

Road Safety, Driver-Vehicle-Road, Human-Machine-Environment, Evolution, Traffic Management, Efficiency, Vision Zero

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