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Accessibility and User Performance Modeling for Inclusive Transit Bus Design

Journal Article
2014-01-0463
ISSN: 1946-391X, e-ISSN: 1946-3928
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2014-01-0463
Published April 01, 2014 by SAE International in United States
Accessibility and User Performance Modeling for Inclusive Transit Bus Design
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Citation: D'Souza, C., "Accessibility and User Performance Modeling for Inclusive Transit Bus Design," SAE Int. J. Commer. Veh. 7(1):50-58, 2014, https://doi.org/10.4271/2014-01-0463.
Language: English

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