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Evaluation of three pedestrian phasing with audible pedestrian signals configurations in Quebec City (Canada): an exploratory study of blind or visually impaired persons’ sense of safety, preferences, and expectations

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Pages 1534-1546 | Received 05 Aug 2022, Accepted 04 Apr 2023, Published online: 20 Apr 2023

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