Technology will not solve urban issues. The best case scenario is that technology can be part of the solution for … More
Author: Mahtot Gebresselassie
Life’s Good.
Academia has its ebbs and flows, and this moment for me is the high. I am enjoying this moment a … More
My New Publication: A B.C. class action may prompt Uber and Lyft to ensure accessible services for wheelchair users
Uber and Lyft continue to make headlines around issues of wheelchair accessibility. Here is my analysis of what I am … More
New Appointment!
So very pleased to share that I am now a fellow at the Healthy Aging and Resilient Places (HARP) Lab, … More
My New Publication: How and Where Did Older People Travel Before and After COVID? Insights from Washington, DC’s Smart Card Data
So excited to share my new publication, a collaborative work with Mohsen Alavi, a doctoral student at my faculty, and Dr. Andy … More
Getting High School Students Interested in Transportation Issues
This afternoon, three students from my transportation course and I presented (virtually) to high school students in the Peel District … More
How to Enjoy the TRB’s Annual Meeting + My Highly Downloaded TRR Publication
I have been attending the Transportation Research Board’s Annual Conference since 2018. Other than my first year at the TRB, … More
I love my job every single day!
I love my job and am happy about the fact that this is my job. I have loved it every … More
News Roundup – 3: Accessibility, Transportation, Technology, & Sustainability
Here are four stories relevant to my research and teaching. Vietnam’s taxi drivers fight app drivers, wear their uniforms to … More
News Roundup-2: Accessibility, Transportation, Technology, & Sustainability
My plan with the News-Roundup posts is to share five stories relevant for my research and teaching. However, this is … More